Here's Some Information That Can Help
As Internet use continues to expand the current protocol, IPv4 will be unable to support the increasing number of devices, applications and services that require Web connectivity. With the projected exhaustion of IPv4 addresses, now is the time to get the information you need to help plan your IPv6 transition strategy.
IPv6 will provide a virtually limitless number of IP addresses, as well as new and enhanced features for your business. Here you'll find valuable information that can help you to simplify the migration process so you can take advantage of all the enterprise benefits IPv6 has to offer.
IPv6 will Revolutionize Technology in Every Industry
In addition to an increased number of IP addresses, IPv6 will deliver critical network enhancements
and improvements that open the way for greater innovation in every industry including:
Currently there are only a few remaining pools of IPv4
addresses available.
While there are ways to help extend the IPv4 protocol, applications that require end-to-end connectivity will eventually require full implementation of IPv6.New equipment for both consumers and enterprise customers is already shipping with IPv6, and that means your network will need to handle an increasing number of IPv6 enabled devices. By preparing to switch to IPv6 now, you'll have ample time to run appropriate tests and make the transition as smooth as possible.
As an IT professional you'll be instrumental in facilitating the migration to IPv6 within your organization. Below are some of the key benefits you'll want to address within your organization to educate everyone on the importance of making the switch to IPv6.
- Increases routing efficiency through a hierarchical network
- Better packet processing with new simplified header formats
- Saves network bandwidth by using multicast instead of broadcast
- Simplifies network configuration with built-in address assignment
- Enables end-to-end reachability by providing global addresses for every
network device- Supports new products and services
- Improves network security with embedded security that authenticates and encrypts
each IP packet of communication
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Although the need to migrate to IPv6 may not be immediate, gearing up for the migration now will help ensure a smooth transition later. Here are some basic steps for planning your strategy and ensuring the successful adoption of this protocol to benefit your organization:
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