Practical Aspects of IPv6 Deployment
The good news…
- no need to change the wiring :-)
Some hardware changes may be needed
- e.g. a router whose forwarding is implemented in hardware
- expect most systems will be software upgradable
- a good question to start asking your vendors
Lot’s of new and modified software
- IP stack
- DNS
- routing protocols
- firewalls
- applications may need to be ported
Learning curve
- a lot to learn, but much will have a familiar feel
- start now with IPv6 Early Adopter’s Kits