Spoiler alert: More people than you think. But not as many as we need.

This final chapter explores the real-world rollout of IPv6 — where it’s happening, where it’s stalling, and why that matters for you, your career, and the future of the Internet.

IPv6 Adoption: The Big Picture

As of now, IPv6 adoption worldwide hovers around 40% (and growing).

• Google tracks this live: https://www.google.com/intl/en/ipv6/statistics.html
• Countries like India, Germany, USA, and Belgium are leading the charge
• Other regions still rely heavily on IPv4 and NAT

So, it’s a global game of catch-up.

Who Uses IPv6 Today?

1. ISPs (Internet Service Providers)

• Many now offer IPv6 by default (or dual stack)
• Example: Comcast (USA), Deutsche Telekom (Germany), Reliance Jio (India)

2. Cloud Providers

• Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud all support IPv6 — some even require it in modern services

3. Mobile Networks

• Phones on 4G/5G are often IPv6-only with NAT64/DNS64 for IPv4 access
• Saves IP space, improves performance

4. Web Services

• Big names: Facebook, Google, YouTube, LinkedIn
• Even Netflix runs much of its platform on IPv6

Where It’s Still Lagging

• Enterprise IT: Many internal networks still use IPv4-only systems
• Some regions (especially in developing infrastructure)
• Developers: Some apps and APIs still assume IPv4-only behavior

Why Adoption Isn’t Universal (Yet)

Why It Still Matters for You

• IPv4 is running out (and expensive)
• IPv6 is faster in many mobile and CDN scenarios
• More cloud-native systems rely on IPv6
• You’ll be more employable if you can design, secure, and troubleshoot dual stack environments

Learning IPv6 now = preparing for a long, sustainable career in IT and networking.

Fun Fact: IPv6 Isn’t Just for Humans

IoT devices, sensors, smart cities, and next-gen systems must use IPv6 to scale. IPv4 simply can’t handle that many connected things.

Final Challenge: Try This

Use a site like https://test-ipv6.com and check your:

• IPv6 support
• DNS compatibility
• Browser readiness

Then try disabling IPv4 and see how your setup behaves.

Final Quiz: Check Your Knowledge!

1. Which country leads the world in IPv6 adoption percentage?
   • a) Germany
   • b) India
   • c) USA
2. True or False: All modern phones use IPv6 only.
3. Why is IPv6 adoption lower in enterprise IT?
   • a) It’s illegal to use IPv6 in office networks
   • b) They’ve already transitioned fully
   • c) Legacy systems, skill gaps, and lack of urgency
4. Bonus: Name one area where IPv6 adoption is critical in the near future.

📚 Answer Key: Chapter 9 Quiz

1. What is the prefix length commonly used for an IPv6 subnet?
✅ Answer: c) /64

2. Which tool is used to capture and analyze IPv6 traffic?
✅ Answer: b) Wireshark

3. True or False: IPv6 and IPv4 can run at the same time on the same device.
✅ Answer: True

4. Bonus: Command to view IPv6 address?
✅ Sample Answer: ip a, ipconfig, or ifconfig

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Welcome to why IPv6 security matters.

While IPv6 brings better efficiency, scalability, and simplicity, it also comes with new security challenges (and some old ones wearing new hats).

In this chapter, we’ll show you how IPv6 networks can stay secure — and where to watch out for hidden traps.

IPv6 Security: Built-In Advantages

Good news first! IPv6 was designed with security lessons from the IPv4 world in mind.

Key Advantages:

• IPsec is mandatory:
  • Every IPv6 device must support IPsec (encryption and authentication), even if it’s not always used by default.
• End-to-end connectivity:
  • Without NAT getting in the way, security models can be simpler.
• No broadcasts:
  • IPv6 uses multicast instead of noisy, flood-the-world broadcast traffic.

In short: less noise, more built-in security tools.

Common IPv6 Threats

Of course, no system is invincible. New tech means new attack methods.

1. Rogue Router Advertisements

• Attackers send fake Router Advertisements (RAs) to devices.
• Devices may choose the attacker’s router by mistake!
• Fix: Use RA Guard on switches to block unauthorized RAs.

2. Neighbor Discovery (ND) Spoofing

• Attackers pretend to be other devices (similar to ARP spoofing in IPv4).
• Fix: Implement Secure Neighbor Discovery (SeND) where possible.

3. Extension Header Abuse

• IPv6 allows multiple extension headers in packets.
• Attackers can hide malicious data or overwhelm devices.
• Fix: Carefully inspect and filter unusual extension headers.

4. Dual Stack Exploits

• Networks that run both IPv4 and IPv6 can accidentally open vulnerabilities if IPv6 traffic is ignored or misconfigured.
• Fix: Secure both stacks equally or disable IPv6 properly if not needed (though disabling IPv6 is becoming less realistic every year).

Real-World Example

Imagine a university campus. They deploy IPv6 but forget to filter Router Advertisements properly. One clever student (you know the type) sends fake RAs from their laptop. Suddenly, dozens of devices reroute through the student’s laptop — chaos!

Lesson: IPv6 needs network-level protections just as much as IPv4 did (maybe more).

Basic Best Practices for Securing IPv6

Security is not automatic just because it’s “IPv6”. You need to configure and monitor actively.

Coming Up Next

Now that you can secure your network, it’s time to set up a basic IPv6 lab at home!

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and deploy your first mini IPv6 network!

Quick Quiz: Check Your Knowledge!

1. Which protocol is designed to help secure Neighbor Discovery?
   • a) IPsec
   • b) SeND
   • c) NAT64
2. True or False: IPv6 automatically encrypts all traffic using IPsec.
3. What is a common threat involving fake Router Advertisements?
   • a) Neighbor Spoofing
   • b) Rogue RA Attack
   • c) DNS Amplification
4. Bonus: Name one advantage IPv6 has over IPv4 when it comes to security.

📚 Answer Key: Chapter 7 Quiz

1. What does a routing table store?
✅ Answer: b) Known paths to destination prefixes

2. True or False: Static routes update themselves automatically.
❌ Answer: False

3. Which protocol is commonly used for dynamic IPv6 routing inside organizations?
✅ Answer: a) OSPFv3

4. Bonus: What is “route aggregation”?
✅ Sample Answer: Combining multiple routes into one summarized route to simplify routing tables.

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If every driver just guessed at random, you’d never get your pizza!

Welcome to IPv6 Routing — the smart GPS of the Internet. Routing ensures your data gets from point A to point B, passing through dozens or even hundreds of intermediate hops, quickly and efficiently.

What is Routing?

Routing is the process of finding the best path to send data across interconnected networks.

Each router makes decisions based on:

• Destination IP address
• Routing tables (maps of known routes)
• Neighboring routers

Think of routers as friendly traffic cops at every major intersection.

Key Concepts in IPv6 Routing

1. Routing Tables

Routers keep tables filled with “directions” for where to send packets. Each entry says:

• Destination Prefix (where it needs to go)
• Next Hop (the next router along the way)
• Interface (which network interface to use)

2. Static vs Dynamic Routing

Dynamic routing uses protocols like:

• OSPFv3 (Open Shortest Path First for IPv6)
• BGP (Border Gateway Protocol for the Internet backbone)

3. Route Aggregation

IPv6 loves aggregation! Instead of keeping millions of tiny routes, IPv6 groups addresses smartly.

• Example: Instead of 10 routes for different prefixes, you summarize into one big route.
• Result: Smaller, faster routing tables.

It’s like saying “all streets in neighborhood X” instead of listing every single house.

Real-World Example

You request a website hosted in another country:

• Your packet travels from your home router → ISP router → national exchange points → undersea cable routers → destination data center.
• Each router along the way checks your IPv6 address and forwards it closer to your goal.
• Milliseconds later, your pizza tracker website loads!

Differences Between IPv4 and IPv6 Routing

IPv6 routing is cleaner, simpler, and more scalable — built for a truly global Internet.

Coming Up Next

Now that you know how data finds its way across the Internet, we’ll dive into IPv6 Security Basics — and how to protect your network from digital potholes and road pirates!

Stay sharp, traveler!

Quick Quiz: Check Your Knowledge!

1. What does a routing table store?
   • a) Usernames and passwords
   • b) Known paths to destination prefixes
   • c) Backup copies of websites
2. True or False: Static routes update themselves automatically.
3. Which protocol is commonly used for dynamic IPv6 routing inside organizations?
   • a) OSPFv3
   • b) BGPv6
   • c) HTTP
4. Bonus: What is “route aggregation” and why is it useful?

📚 Answer Key: Chapter 6 Quiz

1. What is the main purpose of IPv6 Privacy Extensions?
✅ Answer: b) Obscure device identity by changing addresses

2. True or False: Privacy Extensions generate a new temporary IPv6 address every time you open a webpage.
❌ Answer: False (they change periodically, not per page load)

3. Who should NOT use Privacy Extensions?
✅ Answer: b) Web servers and public services

4. Bonus: Why does randomizing IP addresses help?
✅ Sample Answer: It makes it harder for external observers to track your device across networks or over time.

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Creepy, right?

Well, that’s basically what happens if your device always uses the same IPv6 address tied to your MAC address. It becomes easy for websites and trackers to recognize you, even across different networks.

Enter Privacy Extensions — IPv6’s stylish cloak of invisibility.

What are IPv6 Privacy Extensions?

Privacy Extensions are a feature that allows devices to:

• Randomly generate temporary addresses.
• Change their public-facing IPv6 addresses regularly.
• Make it much harder for third parties to track them over time.

It’s like having a magical wardrobe that gives you a new disguise every time you leave the house.

Why Privacy Extensions Matter

Without them:

• Your device’s IPv6 address is partly based on your unique hardware (MAC) address.
• Anyone sniffing the network could link activity back to your specific device.

With Privacy Extensions:

• Your device uses random temporary addresses for outbound connections.
• Your “real” (stable) IPv6 address still exists internally for things like receiving connections.

Win-win!

How Privacy Extensions Work (Simplified)

1. Device connects to the network.
2. It still gets a “regular” IPv6 address via SLAAC.
3. Privacy Extensions generate a second, temporary address.
4. Outbound traffic (like web browsing) uses the temporary address.
5. After a set time (e.g., 24 hours), a new temporary address is generated.

It’s like swapping your license plate every morning!

Real-World Example

You’re browsing cat memes from your laptop at a cafe. Thanks to Privacy Extensions:

• Every few hours, your IPv6 address changes.
• Websites can’t easily link your meme addiction across days or networks.
• Your real, stable IPv6 address stays hidden from casual observers.

Important Details

• Privacy Extensions are enabled by default on most modern devices (like Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).
• They mainly protect outbound traffic privacy.
• Servers and public services (like your website) should not use Privacy Extensions — they need stable addresses.

Coming Up Next

Now that we understand addresses, privacy, and autoconfiguration, it’s time to dive into IPv6 Routing: how devices find paths across the globe!

Pack your virtual compass — it’s time to explore the Internet’s vast highway system!

Quick Quiz: Check Your Knowledge!

1. What is the main purpose of IPv6 Privacy Extensions?
   • a) Improve download speeds
   • b) Obscure device identity by changing addresses
   • c) Shorten IPv6 addresses
2. True or False: Privacy Extensions generate a new temporary IPv6 address every time you open a webpage.
3. Who should NOT use Privacy Extensions?
   • a) Personal laptops
   • b) Web servers and public services
   • c) Smartphones
4. Bonus: In your own words, why might randomizing IP addresses help protect your online privacy?

📚 Answer Key: Chapter 5 Quiz

1. What does SLAAC allow a device to do?
✅ Answer: b) Automatically configure its own IPv6 address

2. What key message helps a device learn the network prefix?
✅ Answer: b) Router Advertisement (RA)

3. True or False: SLAAC requires a DHCP server.
✅ Answer: False

4. Bonus: Advantage of SLAAC?
✅ Sample Answer: It’s faster and requires no server setup, allowing devices to self-configure easily.

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Welcome to the world of SLAAC: Stateless Address Autoconfiguration.

SLAAC is IPv6’s way of saying, “Relax, I’ve got this.”

In the old IPv4 world, getting an address meant begging a DHCP server for help, manually setting static addresses, or suffering from clunky setups.

IPv6 said, “Hold my beverage.”

What is SLAAC?

Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC) is a method where an IPv6 device:

• Creates its own IP address.
• Learns important network information.
• Does it all without a server!

Like a responsible adult. 🤓

How SLAAC Works (Step-by-Step)

1. Device joins the network (e.g., Wi-Fi at a coffee shop).
2. Device generates a Link-Local Address (an address valid only on the local network).
3. Device sends a Neighbor Solicitation to check if that address is already in use.
4. Router Advertisement (RA) arrives — the router announces:
   • “Here’s the network prefix (like 2001:db8:abcd:0012::/64)”
   • “You should use SLAAC!”
5. Device combines the network prefix + its own interface identifier to create a full IPv6 address.
6. Device is ready to roll!

No hands needed. No IT tickets filed. No grumpy network admins.

Real-World Example

You connect your phone to a new public Wi-Fi network. Without you noticing, it:

• Creates a temporary link-local address.
• Checks to make sure it’s unique.
• Listens to the network’s router.
• Configures a full-blown global IPv6 address — all within seconds.

Before you even open Instagram.

SLAAC vs DHCPv6

Fun Fact: Many networks today use both SLAAC and DHCPv6 for extra features!

Coming Up Next

Now that devices have addresses, how do they keep their addresses private? And why does your laptop sometimes have two IPv6 addresses?

Get ready to explore IPv6 Privacy Extensions and how your network identity can stay hidden!

Quick Quiz: Check Your Knowledge!

1. What does SLAAC allow a device to do?
   • a) Request an IP address manually
   • b) Automatically configure its own IPv6 address
   • c) Broadcast to the whole network
2. What key message helps a device learn the network prefix?
   • a) Neighbor Advertisement (NA)
   • b) Router Advertisement (RA)
   • c) Redirect Message
3. True or False: SLAAC requires a DHCP server.
4. Bonus: Name one advantage of using SLAAC instead of DHCPv6.

📚 Answer Key: Chapter 4 Quiz

1. Which IPv6 address type is used to send data to exactly one device?
✅ Answer: a) Unicast

2. Which address type routes your request to the nearest available device?
✅ Answer: c) Anycast

3. True or False: IPv6 still uses broadcast messages like IPv4.
✅ Answer: False

4. Bonus: Real-world multicast example?
✅ Sample Answer: Streaming a live video feed to multiple devices simultaneously.

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• Sometimes you want to send it to one person (Unicast).
• Sometimes you want to invite all your friends to a party (Multicast).
• Sometimes you just want to reach the nearest pizza place (Anycast).

IPv6 understands this — that’s why it has three main types of addresses depending on what you’re trying to do.

1. Unicast Addresses — Aiming for One

• Definition: An address assigned to a single unique device.
• Use Case: Sending an email, visiting a website, video calling grandma.

When you connect to www.example.com, your device uses a unicast address to talk to their server directly.

Example:

2001:db8:abcd:0012::1

Think of it like sending a postcard to a specific house.

2. Multicast Addresses — Talking to the Group

• Definition: An address representing a group of devices.
• Use Case: Streaming live video, network discovery, online gaming lobbies.

When a device sends data to a multicast address, all devices in the group receive it.

Example:

FF02::1

(This one talks to all devices on the local network!)

It’s like sending one email to your entire sports team at once.

3. Anycast Addresses — Fastest Wins

• Definition: An address shared by multiple devices.
• Use Case: Connecting to the closest server (like CDN nodes, DNS servers).

The network routes your request to the nearest device with that anycast address.

Example:

Multiple DNS servers sharing the same IP address.

It’s like asking “Where’s the nearest coffee shop?” and Google sending you to the closest one.

Fun Fact: No Broadcasts in IPv6

IPv4 had “broadcast storms” where devices would shout at everyone. IPv6 got smarter: no broadcasts, only well-behaved multicasts.

No more shouting. Only polite conversations.

Coming Up Next

Next, we’ll dive into how IPv6 addressing is assigned automatically (SLAAC) and the magic of devices configuring themselves!

Your laptop will practically pat itself on the back.

Stay tuned, intrepid explorer!

Quick Quiz: Check Your Knowledge!

1. Which IPv6 address type is used to send data to exactly one device?
   • a) Unicast
   • b) Multicast
   • c) Anycast
2. Which address type routes your request to the nearest available device?
   • a) Broadcast
   • b) Unicast
   • c) Anycast
3. True or False: IPv6 still uses broadcast messages like IPv4.
4. Bonus: Give a real-world example where multicast might be useful.

📚 Answer Key: Chapter 3 Quiz

1. What does Router Solicitation (RS) do?
✅ Answer: b) Ask for nearby routers

2. Which NDP message tells devices about available routers?
✅ Answer: b) Router Advertisement (RA)

3. True or False: NDP replaces ARP in IPv6.
✅ Answer: True

4. Bonus: Name two advantages NDP has over IPv4’s ARP.
✅ Sample Answer: Provides more security and includes extra network information like prefix and router details.

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Welcome to Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) — IPv6’s ultra-smooth, super-cool way of networking.

In the wild days of IPv4, devices had to shout awkwardly across the room using ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) to find each other’s hardware addresses.

IPv6 said, “Hold my drink,” and introduced NDP: a polite, efficient way for devices to meet and greet on a network.

What is Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP)?

NDP is a set of messages and processes that helps devices on the same IPv6 network:

• Find each other
• Find routers
• Learn network prefixes
• Detect duplicate addresses

It’s basically DNS + ARP + DHCP + ICMP all bundled together, wearing a sleek new suit.

Key Players in the NDP Party

Real-World Example

Picture your phone joining a coffee shop’s Wi-Fi.

Instead of hunting aimlessly:

• It sends a Router Solicitation.
• The shop’s router responds with a Router Advertisement, handing out the network details.
• Your phone configures itself (maybe even without a DHCP server!) and starts browsing memes within seconds.

No confusion. No delay. Pure IPv6 magic.

Why Is NDP Better Than IPv4’s ARP?

• More Secure: (when combined with tools like Secure Neighbor Discovery – SeND)
• More Information: Devices also get prefix information, DNS server hints, and more.
• More Efficiency: Fewer broadcasts cluttering the network.

IPv6 doesn’t just connect devices — it empowers them to self-organize like a disciplined army of tech-savvy ants.

Coming Up Next

In the next chapter, we’ll discover the different types of IPv6 addresses (Unicast, Multicast, Anycast) and why they matter in everyday networking life.

Spoiler: It’s like sending emails to your best friend, your whole team, or the nearest pizza place, depending on the type!

Stay tuned, adventurer!

Quick Quiz: Check Your Knowledge!

1. What does Router Solicitation (RS) do?
   • a) Find a neighbor’s MAC address
   • b) Ask for nearby routers
   • c) Redirect traffic
2. Which NDP message tells devices about available routers?
   • a) Neighbor Advertisement (NA)
   • b) Router Advertisement (RA)
   • c) Redirect Message
3. True or False: NDP replaces ARP in IPv6.
4. Bonus: Name two advantages NDP has over IPv4’s ARP.

📚 Answer Key: Chapter 2 Quiz

1. How many bits long is an IPv6 address?
✅ Answer: c) 128 bits

2. Which characters are allowed in an IPv6 address?
✅ Answer: b) Letters A-F and numbers 0-9

3. What does :: mean in an IPv6 address?
✅ Answer: b) Compression of consecutive zero blocks

4. True or False: You can use :: multiple times in a single IPv6 address.
❌ Answer: False (only once allowed)

5. Bonus: Why did IPv6 need so many addresses?
✅ Sample Answer: To accommodate the explosive growth of internet-connected devices and ensure every device can have a unique address without running out.

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After some of these examples, output from a packet sniffer demonstrates the changes to the packet headers. The book finishes with mechanisms for implementing mixed IPv4 and IPv6 environments and approaches to transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6. Additional references and notes point the reader to more details or topics not covered by the book. Overall I certainly recommend this book as a starting point into IPv6 if the reader has some IPv4 and routing experience. I believe for the novice an additional more general book on networking should be digested first.
The book covers the Internet history and the motivation of IPv6. The IPv6 headers and Extension headers are presented in (again) a straightforward explanation with plenty of diagrams and tables. This explanation includes the specific differences between IPv4 and IPv6 headers. A nice overview of IPSec headers includes authentication, transport, and tunneling modes. Chapter four outlines the multitude of unicast, multicast, and anycast address types. The Neighborhood Discovery Protocol is a new feature of Internet Control Message Protocol version 6 (ICMPv6). Graziani shows ICMPv6 with its enhancements is an important change in how IP hosts identify themselves and others hosts and routers on the network.
The middle of the book discusses IPv6 configuration and routing. Initially, a router is configured from scratch with the various address types. The same example configuration and network is nicely used through the middle of the book. This method is useful for continuity and context. Building on this initial configuration static routes and routing tables are built. The old and new RIPng, EIGRP, and OSPF are compared and contrasted in Chapter 8. The middle ends with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 6 (DHCPv6). The new features such as stateless & stateful DHCP and relay agents are covered. Some interesting differences in Domain Name Service (DNS), TCP, and UDP are explained.
The book ends with mixed IPv4 and IPv6 environments. Graziani shows dual stack allows for parallel IPv4 and IPv6 networks. He covers tunneling methods such as 6to4 and ISATAP that allow for IPv6 packets to be encapsulated in IPv4 packets and routed through an IPv4 network. He shows this allows for a smooth transition from IPv4. Finally Network Address Translation IPv6 to IPv4 (NAT64) is walked through. He shows this allows and IPv4 address to be mapped to a IPv6 address and vice versa to allow coexisting IPv4 and IPv6 networks to communicate.
 
One of the most substantial changes from IPv4 to IPv6 is the addresses and their types. After introducing hexadecimal and the address format short hands, Graziani explains well the structure of the new 128-bit address: prefix, subnet, and interface id.
After trying others – THIS is THE BOOK!
By John Scott on March 22, 2013
The review written by Cosmic Traveler says it well. I purchased 2 other books before this one and they both ended up on the bottom shelf of my bookshelf. I ordered this one and I couldn’t put it down. If the mere thought of a 128-bit address represented in hexadecimal format makes your hair stand up, you need to order this book and then go have a glass of wine – or a cold beer.
IPv6
By Matthew Petersen on February 14, 2014
To support future business continuity, growth, and innovation, organizations must transition to IPv6, the next generation protocol for defining how computers communicate over networks. IPv6 Fundamentals provides a thorough yet easy-to-understand introduction to the new knowledge and skills network professionals and students need to deploy and manage IPv6 networks.
Excellent book, highly recommended!
By MSG causes migraines on October 15, 2013
Even though I have been a CCIE since the 1990s and have dealt with IPv6 successfully on the re-certification exams, this book added a lot of needed clarity on the context and usage of IPv6 so the concepts are more readily absorbed and made intuitive. For those network engineers not yet exposed to IPv6 due to their individual customer/employer situations, it is a near-term reality everyone is going to have to deal with as the IPv4 private addressing RFC 1918 (and the updated IPv4 content in RFC 6761) cannot eliminate the reality that IPv4 is nearing address depletion.
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UNDERSTANDING IPV6!!!
By COSMIC TRAVELER on November 17, 2012
Are you a network engineer; network designer; network technician; part of the technical staff; and, networking student, including those of the Cisco Networking Academy; who are seeking a solid understanding of the fundamentals of IPv6? If you are, then this book is for you! Author Rick Graziani, has done an outstanding job of writing a book that focuses on the basics of IPv6.
Author Graziani, begins by discussing how the Internet of today requires a new network layer protocol, Ipv6, to meet the demands of its users. Then, the author examines the Ipv6 protocol and its fields. Next, he introduces IPv6 addressing and address types. The author continues by examining the different types of IPv6 addresses in detail. Then, he examines ICMPv6. The author then illustrates the configuration of IPv6, addressing the use of a common topology. Next, he examines the IPv6 routing table and changes in the configurations pertaining to IPv6. The author continues by discussing three routing protocols: RIPng, EIGRP for IPv6 and OSPFv3. Then, he examines DHCP for IPv6 or DHCPv6. The author then covers two of three strategies for IPv4 and IPv6 integration and coexistence: dual-stack and tunneling. Finally, he discusses the third technique for transition from IPv4 and IPv6: Network Address Translation or NAT.
This most excellent book provides a thorough yet easy-to-understand introduction to IPv6. More importantly, this great book is also intended to provide a foundation in IPv6 that will allow you to build on it.
Great book to begin IPv6 study
By Cord Scott on March 22, 2013
Really like this book. Information is accurate and concise and concentrates on the protocol and not just how to configure Cisco gear for IPv6, which is what too many people look for. Not a whole lot on migration but Cisco Press has another book that deals with that.
Everyone should start IPv6 with this book
By Andras Dosztal on May 13, 2013
Detailed but still easy to understand, having a good balance of theory and practical knowledge. Up to date, covers all topics needed for someone who’s getting familiar with IPv6. Having prior IPv4 and routing knowledge is recommended.

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