Network operators and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) play a critical role in the deployment of IPv6. This page outlines some basic steps you can take to get started.
1. Understand the basics of IPv6. To get started, you may want to view our “IPv6 Basics” page. Additionally, you may find these ebooks and resources helpful:
- IPv6 for IPv4 Experts (Available in English and Russian)
- IPv6 for All (Available in English and Spanish)
- IPv6 for Network Operators (Available in Spanish)
- Comparison of IPv4 and IPv6 Services
2. Obtain IPv6 addresses and determine an address plan:
3. Determine if your existing network equipment will support IPv6 or purchase appropriate equipment:
- IPv6 Ready Logo Program Approved List
- UNH-IOL’s Tested Devices for US Government IPv6 program
- RIPE-554: Requirements for IPv6 in ICT Equipment (useful for specifying requirements for new purchases)
4. Learn about peering over IPv6:
5. Understand different transition technologies that can help your network:
- Four outstanding IPv6 transition videos
- RFC 6180, “Guidelines for Using IPv6 Transition Mechanisms during IPv6 Deployment“
6. Understand IPv6 security concerns:
7. Build the case for management about your transition to IPv6:
- Find recent IPv6 statistics
- Explore IPv6 case studies
- Benchmarking and Metrics information from the FCC
8. Keep up-to-date on the latest IPv6 news and activities:
Please let us know how we can help you make the transition to IPv6!