In a recent Network World article I noted that…
A seamless IPv6 transition requires a systemized approach that leverages deep telecom and IP network knowledge across multi-vendors and technologies. This systematic approach is critical to developing an efficient, comprehensive and hassle-free IPv6 implementation plan, design and execution. Moreover, it is key to facilitating a smooth IPv6 migration strategy across diverse architectures.
For most, this means partnering and collaborating with an established IPv6 vendor that can bring valuable implementation insights and provide guidance on avoiding any operational challenges that will plague the majority of the "go it alone" IPv6 implementers.
There are a number of different paths one can take when making the transition from IPv4 to IPv6, each having its own set of merits and/or implications for service providers. Simplest and easy, the most logical option for almost all service providers is to deploy dual-stack on their network allowing support for both IPv4 and IPv6 simultaneously. This can be deployed in different ways, depending on the service provider's vision and network capability.
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