IPv6 Fundamentals - Analyst
An IPv6 Fundamentals – Analyst is proficient in calculating IPv6 subnets according to current best practices and creating IPv6 addressing plans. Candidates with this certification have demonstrated the ability to identify and describe how the different IPv6 supporting protocols work and impact their networks. These candidates can also identify different use cases for specific transition mechanisms, as well as the reasons to migrate from IPv4 to IPv6.
Requirements to earn the IPv6 Fundamentals Analyst Badge
The IPv6 Fundamentals Analyst badge can be earned by completing the IPv6 Fundamentals Analyst Exam. The exam takes place online. You will be asked to answer 50 questions during the exam. To pass the exam, you must score a minimum of 70%.
Take the IPv6 Fundamentals – Analyst Exam
Take the IPv6 Fundamentals – Analyst Exam on-demand and earn a verifiable digital badge. You can study for the exam by using the free online course available in the RIPE NCC Academy.
This exam certifies the ability to:
- Identify the advantages of IPv6 deployment
- Write an IPv6 address according to the best current practices
- Identify the scope of the different IPv6 address types
- Calculate IPv6 subnets
- Identify the different IPv6-related protocols
- Identify the different characteristics and security concerns of the IPv6 protocol
- Create an IPv6 addressing plan
- Recognise the application of specific IPv6 transition mechanisms
Recommended Knowledge:
- At least three months of experience in working with IPv6 addresses and creating an IPv6 addressing plan, or participation in the IPv6 training courses (face-to-face or online)
- Proficiency with writing and compressing IPv6 addresses
- Experience with IPv6 subnetting
- Knowledge of best current practices in IPv6
Instructions on how and when to log in to start the exam are emailed upon registration and scheduling.
Level: Associate
Language: English
Duration: 60 minutes
Exam Format
Multiple-choice
Multiple answers
Matching
Drag and drop and ordering questions
Fill in the blank questions
The IPv6 Fundamentals – Analyst Guide contains the recommended knowledge, question types, and detailed outline of the topics covered in the exam. You will receive a confirmation email after you submit your details.
Prepare for the exam
The IPv6 Fundamentals course in the RIPE NCC Academy contains all the content that you need to know in order to pass the IPv6 Fundamentals – Analyst exam. We recommend that you follow the IPv6 Fundamentals course from the beginning to the end. This course is free and open to all.
Study Material
All the study material that you need to prepare for this exam is available online for free. Webinars are open to all and free. RIPE NCC members can also attend an in-person training course.
IPv6 Fundamentals Online Course
Get started with IPv6. You will learn how IPv6 addresses work, how to subnet, best-practices and IPv6-related RFCs among other topics.
View detailsIntroduction to IPv6 Webinar
This webinar introduces the basics of IPv6 address notation, how to request IPv6 address space from the RIPE NCC and how to register inet6num objects in the RIPE Database depending on how the IPv6 space will be used.
View detailsIPv6 Addressing Plan Webinar
This webinar will help you start building a structured and scalable IPv6 addressing plan and is particularly useful if you have an IPv6 allocation. You will learn best practices and get a lot of useful tips and tricks.
View detailsIPv6 Fundamentals One Day Training Course
The IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course is a one-day course that tackles what IPv6 is and why it's needed in today’s networks. It also includes basic information on how to plan your deployment and addressing plans.
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