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IPv6 Query app for the iPhone
IPv6 Query is one of the very first iPhone applications that can resolve IPv6 Addresses. Because the high level iPhone SDK classes provided by Apple do not support IP version 6, they can not resolve host names. IPv6 Quert uses C to resolve DNS instead of the Cocoa classes that refuse to return IPv6 [...]
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IPv6 at SambaXP 2010
Erion’s David Holder is to speak at this year’s SambaXP conference in Göttingen, Germany. The paper entitled “How to Implement Samba in IPv6 Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Networks” will provided detailed guidance on migrating heterogeneous networks to IPv6 using Samba. Details of the Samba XP agenda can be found at http://www.sambaxp.org/index.php?id=154. Erion has been [...]
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Irish IPv6 summit 2010
Following on a very successful event in January 2009 (videos and slides of the sessions are still available), which was supported by funding from the ISOC Community Grants Programme, the Irish National IPv6 Task Force is hosting another all-day summit in Dublin Castle, Ireland on Wednesday, 19 May 2010. More from IPv6 News…
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Q&A with Tholhuijsen Consultancy
Today we have a Q&A with Joost Tholhuijsen. Joost is the owner of Tholhuijsen Consultancy and an active member of the Dutch IPv6-Taskforce. Please tell us a little about Tholhuijsen Consultancy Tholhuijsen Consultancy assists medium and large organisations in network migrations. We help international companies in selecting their WAN vendor and solution, we lead IP renumbering [...]
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The strange behavior of Apple’s mDNSResponder
mDNSResponder, used for all DNS queries in Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, has a strange behavior when it comes to query DNS records. It will simultaneously ask for a A and a AAAA record when performing a DNS lookup but will be only using the first response and will reject any further [...]
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Wi-Fi troubleshooting gets easier, more portable
The cool new handheld Wi-Fi troubleshooter from Fluke Networks can help network technicians who aren't RF engineers to quickly diagnose a range of common wireless LAN problems.
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The metamorphosis of wireless voice
Change is afoot in the way voice calls are delivered over mobile WANs. What's not quite clear yet is how your monthly cellular bill will be affected -- and in which direction.
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IPv6 websites from Top50 Netherlands
A list of the most popular Dutch websites according to Alexa.com. We left out the websites that are not from the Netherlands. There are 6 websites that are reachable by IPv6. But only 3 are dualstack on the main domainname. These websites are www.geenstijl.nl, www.spitsnieuws.nl and www.spele.nl. Two of the 3 websites with dualstack IPv6 are hosted [...]
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D-Link chooses SiTel Green VoIP processor for feature-rich, next-generation desktop phones
SC14452s outstanding performance and audio quality enable enterprise / residential SIP-based VoIP phones with support for wideband audio, IPv6 support and secure calling.
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Survey of IPv6 Availability on Commercial Firewalls
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)'s Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) is conducting a survey of the commercial firewall market to obtain information relating to IPv6 security service availability.
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ccTLD registry SIDN website with IPv6
The new website of the Dutch .nl ccTLD registry does not only provide a fresh new look but also IPv6 connectivity! :~$ host www.sidn.nl www.sidn.nl has address 213.136.31.216 www.sidn.nl has IPv6 address 2001:7b8:c05::80:1 Lets hope more registry’s pick up on this and make their site available on IPv6
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Google throws down the broadband gauntlet
You have to give Google points for great timing — and an entertaining sense of mischief. Just as the telcos are gearing up for battle with the FCC over the feasibility of widespread broadband, Google rolls out an audacious new plan to deliver gigabit/sec residential connectivity to some 500,000 users.
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The role of ADCs
In our last newsletter, we discussed some of the IT initiatives that provide significant value, but which often result in unacceptable application performance. We also mentioned that one way that IT organizations respond to these challenges is by implementing an Application Delivery Controller (ADC) from companies such as F5, Citrix, Cisco, Brocade, A10, Crescendo or Radware. In this newsletter we will discuss how an ADC differs from a traditional server load balancer.
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XS4ALL Roundcube webmail on IPv6
XS4ALL has enabled IPv6 on their roundcube webmail client. The IPv6 enabled webmail is available on a seperate domain: https://roundcube.ipv6.xs4all.nl/
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Why IT pros like their favorite gear
IT professionals share their love for products that can automate manual processes, improve visibility and management, and speed performance for users.
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Enterasys enhances Wi-Fi management, 802.11n performance
A new version of Enterasys' Wi-Fi software simplifies network management and operations, and improves client performance in 802.11n enterprise wireless LANs.
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Vitamin D boosts your video surveillance
From the world of AI comes really advanced and very low-cost intelligent video surveillance.
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PCI Security Standards Council readying new payment-card security standard
The Payment Card Industry data security standards, which influence design of networks where sensitive payment-card account data is stored, are expected to be further revised by the PCI Security Standards Council over the next few months.
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Computer hacking charge leveled against disgraced Tour de France cyclist
Cyclist Floyd Landis, stripped out his 2006 Tour de France title after a positive drug test, is now being labeled a computer hacker by France, which has issued a warrant for his arrest.
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Google to test ultra high-speed broadband networks
Google has announced plans to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. It plans Internet speeds of 1 Gigabit per second using fiber-to-the-home connections to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people. On the surface, Google's plans will have no direct effect on the small business market -- but the trial could have implications on how network service competitors approach business broadband access, and eventually even on how applications are developed for small businesses.
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IPv6: The essential guide
Been meaning to catch up on IPv6, the next generation Internet Protocol? We've backtracked and collected a handful of stories that will get you up to speed well before IPv4 addresses run out... Computer World
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ipv6 at home, part 3: gogo6 (Hexago) tunnels, freenet6
Part 3 of a good overview on the different tunnel broker options available today.
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UK Broadband ISPs that Fail to Adopt IPv6 Could be Negligent
Network operator Entanet UK has warned that many broadband ISPs could be missing a "competitive opportunity" by adopting a risky "wait and see" approach to IPv6 adoption.
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DirectAccess, IPv6 and IPv4 Networks
Interesting post on DirectAccess using IPv6
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Next Generation Internet: How IPv6 Enables Agency Operations
Held September 17, 2009 in the Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC
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Africa hopes to leapfrog other regions in IPv6 adoption
African nations do not have the same sorts of headaches as more technologically advanced regions
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Internet's biggest issue? IPv6 transition, new ARIN CEO says
ISP exec Curran takes the helm of the North American registry as IPv4 addresses are poised to run out
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Hexago Transfers IPv6 Business to gogo6
gogo6 Taking Over From Hexago and Moving Forward With New Vision
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What's driving this university to IPv6? Going green
Ave Maria University looks to next-gen Internet to control building temperature, lighting...
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Net IP Addresses Growing, More Broadband
The economy may have faltered, but the Internet continues growing by leaps and bounds as people keep moving online in droves -- and at faster speeds.
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IPv6: Taking the right steps
Although he acknowledges businesses have yet to embrace IPv6, security guru, Scott Hogg, says that doesnt mean IT executives can ignore the security problems that the next generation Internet protocol can present.
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Limelight Networks Introduces Industry's First Content Delivery Service With IPv6 Support
Limelight Networks, Inc. introduced the industry's first content delivery service with Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) support
