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IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) has been mandated by government agencies and is included in many new products, so you may find yourself working with it soon. Find out the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 and what the upgrade issues are here.
IN THIS TOPIC:  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (68) , NEWS (10) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (12) , WHITE PAPERS , DOWNLOADS (1) , DEFINITIONS (3)

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IPv6 migration
CRASH COURSE - Find answers to your top IPv6 questions: Learn what IPv6 is, how it differs from IPv4, and how to begin making the transition.

  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 68
IPV6 EXPERTS
Silvia Hagen
CEO, Sunny Connection AG
ASK A QUESTION
How does IPv6 subnetting work in LAN and VLAN network design?
02 Oct 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Learn the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting for local area network (LAN) and virtual LAN (VLAN) design in this expert advice.
How to use IPv6 on an IPv4 backbone
11 Jul 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Learn how to use IPv6 on an IPv4 backbone without dual stacking in this expert response from Silvia Hagen.
Why are IPv6's IP addresses in hexadecimal formatting?
19 Mar 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Why would IPv6 use hexadecimal formatting if it's so user unfriendly, and what sort of workarounds are there to make IP addressing easier? Find out in this expert answer.
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 10
Network management software vendors readying IPv6
SearchNetworking.com | 30 Jul 2008
ARTICLE - IPv6 capabilities should be part of network management and monitoring software evaluation.
Get IPv6 skills now rather than later
SearchNetworking.com | 23 Jan 2008
ARTICLE - Networking professionals are in no hurry to build up their IPv6 skills, but experts say they should start now, before IPv4 addresses run out.
IPv6 readiness is key as IPv4 peters out
SearchNetworking.com | 21 Aug 2007
ARTICLE - IPv6 has been talked about for years, but as IPv4 address space dwindles, industry experts say now's the time for true v6 consideration.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 12
IPv4 or IPv6 -- Myths and Realities
Cisco Press | 17 Jun 2008
CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - IPv6 myths are debunked in this chapter from 'Global IPv6 Strategies.' Find answers to your IPv6 questions, learn how IPv6 was developed and named, and more.
IPv6 migration
SearchNetworking.com | 30 Aug 2007
CRASH COURSE - Find answers to your top IPv6 questions: Learn what IPv6 is, how it differs from IPv4, and how to begin making the transition.
IPv6 from 'CCNA Portable Command Guide,' Chapter 25
Cisco Press | 08 Aug 2007
CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - IPv6, 'CCNA Portable Command Guide' Chapter 25, explains IPv6 address assignment, static routes in IPv6, IPv6 ping, tunnels and RIPng.
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  WHITE PAPERS
StarPro™ 2612 Media Processor
Published by: LSI Corporation | 18 Nov 2008
PRODUCT LITERATURE - The StarPro2612 is the latest generation of multi-core DSP and RISC platform targeting a wide range of enterprise and infrastructure applications requiring high-density DSP functions in a multichannel format.
The Invisible Threat: IPv6 on Your Network
Published by: Fluke Networks | 23 Oct 2008
WHITE PAPER - This paper will explain why you may have IPv6 on your network and why having the right tool can enable network professionals to quickly identify those devices and ensure the integrity of your network.
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  DOWNLOADS: 1 - 1 of 1
Affordable IPv6 upgrades are possible -- unless you wait
Published by: SearchNetworking.com | 15 Jul 2008
PODCAST - In this podcast, IPv6 expert Chip Popoviciu shares his advice on how best to manage an IPv6 upgrade without breaking the bank.
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 3
BYE packet
18 Apr 2002
WORD - A BYE (or Goodbye) packet is a type of Real-Time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) packet that is sent when a participant in a multicast event leaves the session. Along with the media data transmitted, RTCP packets are ...
anycast

WORD - In Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), anycast is communication between a single sender and the nearest of several receivers in a group. The term exists in contradistinction to multicast, communication between a single ...
handshaking
01 Mar 2001
WORD - In telephone communication, handshaking is the exchange of information between two modems and the resulting agreement about which protocol to use that precedes each telephone connection. You can hear the handshaking in those ...
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