Proper use of whois
I have solved my problem by other means, so this is not urgent, but now I am curious. I want to use the 'whois' function to find who owns an IP address, to find out who is using our office VPN. I have a test IP address and I have the 'whois' program on my windows computer. If I use the 'whois' program, I get a result, but if I try to use the REBOL 'whois' function I get a different result. So I am wondering if I am using the REBOL 'whois' correctly. I did read the documentation in the CORE user manual. Here are the results of a couple tries with REBOL: >> print read whois://96.87.132.254@whois.nic.gov % DOTGOV WHOIS Server ready No match for '96.87.132.254'. >>> Last update of whois database: 2017-03-30T20:23:20Z <<< Please be advised that this whois server only contains information pertaining to the .GOV domain. For information for other domains please use the whois server at RS.INTERNIC.NET. >> print read whois://96.87.132.254@whois.corporatedomains.com No match for 96.87.132.254. For more information on Whois status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp >> print read whois://96.87.132.254@rs.internic.net ** Access Error: Cannot connect to rs.internic.net ** Where: open-proto ** Near: print read whois://96.87.132.254@rs.internic.net And finally, to show that I do indeed have a valid address, here is the result with the stand-alone 'whois.' Because of copy/paste restrictions I can't show the entry of the command for anyone demanding absolute proof. Whois v1.14 - Domain information lookup Copyright (C) 2005-2016 Mark Russinovich Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com Connecting to NET.whois-servers.net... Connecting to whois.corporatedomains.com... Domain ID: 31992718_DOMAIN_NET-VRSN Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.corporatedomains.com Registrar URL: www.cscprotectsbrands.com Updated Date: 2016-01-12T20:57:49Z Creation Date: 2000-07-27T04:00:00Z Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2025-07-27T17:53:12Z Registrar: CSC CORPORATE DOMAINS, INC. Registrar IANA ID: 299 Registrar Abuse Contact Email: domainabuse@cscglobal.com Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.8887802723 Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited Registry Registrant ID: Registrant Name: Comcast Domains ...etc. Thank you.
posted by: Steven White 30-Mar-2017/16:43:13-7:00
Interesting, this example from http://www.thehindu.com/biz/2003/05/19/stories/2003051900110200.htm worked once for me, then later failed with the 'No match for "HINDUONNET.COM".' response. Perhaps this result will give you some direction (notice the server response which worked is version 2.0 - perhaps Rebol's whois protocol needs to be updated). print read whois://hinduonnet.com@whois.networksolutions.com connecting to: whois.networksolutions.com Whois Server Version 2.0 Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net for detailed information. Domain Name: HINDUONNET.COM Registrar: ENOM, INC. Sponsoring Registrar IANA ID: 48 Whois Server: whois.enom.com Referral URL: http://www.enom.com Name Server: NS1.ACCELICIM.NET Name Server: NS2.ACCELICIM.NET Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibite d Updated Date: 04-mar-2017 Creation Date: 27-jun-2001 Expiration Date: 27-jun-2017 >>> Last update of whois database: Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:51:35 GMT <<< For more information on Whois status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring registrar. Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration. TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone, or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation, repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure operational stability. VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and Registrars.
posted by: Nick 31-Mar-2017/11:02:27-7:00
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