IPv6 for Decision Makers
As a key decision maker, you need to be aware of how IPv6 will affect your business now and in the future, whether you are responsible for the technical aspects of your organisation or not.
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IPv4 Exhaustion
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What's the hurry?
Although the IANA's pool of available IPv4 addresses is exhausted, the RIPE NCC can still assign IPv4 addresses to its members from its own reserves of IPv4 address space. We cannot predict how long this supply will last. IPv4 addresses and IPv6 addresses can't communicate directly with each other. So, before IPv6 addresses can be used to access the Internet, your organisation's networks, services and products need to be IPv6 compatible or enabled. This requires planning and investment in time, equipment and training. New hardware and software is required to make networks ready for an IPv6-based Internet. Find out more about transitioning mechanisms.
How can my technical staff get the training they need?
There are many IPv6 training course options available, from online education to face-to-face training.
If your organisation is a member of the RIPE NCC, your staff can attend the RIPE NCC's Basic IPv6 Training Course or Advanced IPv6 Training Course free of charge. These courses provide information on how to obtain IPv6 addresses and how to prepare your deployment plan.
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How will my customers be affected by the deployment of IPv6 in my networks?
What needs to be done?
- Network operators should ensure that their networks are IPv6 enabled and can be used by their customers to access other IPv6 networks.
- Software producers should ensure that that their software is IPv6 compliant.
- Hardware vendors should ensure that their products are IPv6 compatible.
- Content providers should prepare networks so that they are accessible using IPv6 as well as IPv4.
How can I get IPv6 addresses for my networks?
If you're located in the RIPE NCC's service region (Europe, the Middle East and parts of Central Asia), you can get an IPv6 address allocation from the RIPE NCC. If you are not located in this region, you will need to contact the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for your region.