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It's time to deploy IPv6! Get started with our step-by-step guide on how to prepare for, plan, execute and manage a successful IPv6 deployment project. Each section contains helpful tips and links to the most up-to-date and relevant resources.

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IPv6 RIPEness

IPv6 RIPEness is a rating system that awards one to five stars to RIPE NCC members according to their IPv6 preparedness.

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CIDR Charts

Every device connected to the Internet needs to have an identifier. Internet Protocol (IP) addresses are the numerical addresses used to identify a particular piece of hardware connected to the Internet.

Understanding IP Addressing
  • Docs / RIPE Document Store
    IPv6 Address Space Policy For Internet Exchange Points

    ripe-451: Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) are used to exchange Internet traffic between different Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

    RipeDocument ipv6
  • Docs / RIPE Document Store
    RIPE Routing Working Group Recommendations on Route Aggregation

    ripe-399: Aggregation is a necessary activity for network operators participating in today's Internet. What was taken for granted following the migration to the classless Internet in the early 90s no longer seems to be a standard activity for most network operators.

    RipeDocument ipv4 ipv6
  • Docs / RIPE Document Store
    RIPE Resource Transfer Policies

    ripe-807: RIPE Resource Transfer Policies

    RipeDocument ipv4 ipv6 ncc services as numbers transfers