[6bone] Corporation wishing to get connected to the new v6 Internet

[Gert Doering]

Hi,

On Mon, Aug 04, 2003 at 03:34:18PM -0400, Matt.Carpenter@alticor.com wrote:
> What options are available for a Production IPv6 Internet and how does it 
> relate to the IPv4 Internet?
>         Are there tunnel options for that network as well?

To get started, and to collect experience, this is a frequently practiced
method.

>         Or does it require a "ISP-Provided" connection?

Anything native would be better.

>         Does one even exist currently?

This is very hard to answer.  Some ISPs, especially in the AP and EU
region, already run production quality IPv6 networks.  Others are 
connected to that, and run IPv6 on older and slower routers, connected
via tunnels, which isn't really production ready yet.

>         Does it touch the v4 Internet or is it a separate entity?

For some ISPs, it's dual-stacked on the same routers and leased lines.

For others, it's a separate network with a different set of routers.

Gert Doering
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