IPv6 Mandates: Choosing a Transition Strategy, Preparing Transition Plans, and Executing the Migration of a Network to IPv6
- 10h 36m
- Karl A. Siil
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2008
Here's the guide you need for a smooth transition to IPv6. While every enterprise will have some individual issues to manage, this guide will help you decide on a transition strategy, develop a plan, execute it, and verify progress. You'll understand the common tasks and recognize the risks and limitations of IPv6. Follow the guidelines, use the checklists, and you will find that making the transition is no longer intimidating; in fact, it may even require fewer resources than you anticipate.
About the Author
Karl Siil is a Senior Research Engineer, Development and Program Manager on SRI International's C4ISR team, where he leads development efforts in Information Assurance for the Engineering and Systems Division. He is an expert in both IPv6 and the OMB-mandated Federal transition and a frequent speaker on the subject of IPv6 transition.
In this Book
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Introduction
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What is IPv6?
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Demystifying IPv6
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The Current IPv6 Landscape
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Choosing When to Make a Transition and How
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Creating Your Transition Plans
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Defining the Transition Preparation Steps
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Identifying Common Transition Preparation Tasks
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Defining the Transition Execution Steps
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Defining the Transition Verification Steps
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Factoring IPv6-Specific Risks and Limitations into Your Plans
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Knowing What Assets You Have
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Selecting an Enterprise Transition Strategy
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Using Pilot Programs to Facilitate Your IPv6 Transition
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Understanding That Your Network isn't New
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Managing IPv4 and IPv6 on the Same Network
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Maintaining Eternal Vigilance
