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IPv6 Buzz 046: Managing Networks With IPv6 And NAT64

In this week's IPv6 Buzz episode, we talk to Cody Christman about managing networks with IPv6 using the critical transition/translation technology NAT64. We cover why overlapping IPv4 addresses are a big driver for using NAT64, the technical debt of IPv4 NAT, how IPv6 re-simplifies networking, and more.

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IPv6 Buzz 045: Fine-Tuning IPv6 Adoption Strategies For Service Providers And Enterprises

Today's IPv6 Buzz podcast discusses global IPv6 adoption strategy with Pete Sclafani of 6connect, a global network automation platform for service providers and enterprises. Topics covered include how to overcome fear of change, closing knowledge gaps around IPv6, understanding how IPv6 affects business processes as much as technology processes, and more.

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IPv6 Buzz 045: Fine-Tuning IPv6 Adoption Strategies For Service Providers And Enterprises

Today's IPv6 Buzz podcast discusses global IPv6 adoption strategy with Pete Sclafani of 6connect, a global network automation platform for service providers and enterprises. Topics covered include how to overcome fear of change, closing knowledge gaps around IPv6, understanding how IPv6 affects business processes as much as technology processes, and more.

IPv6 Buzz 042: Why Wireless Is A Smart Place To Start With IPv6

If you're looking for a way to bring IPv6 into your environment, the WLAN may be your best bet. Find out why in the latest episode of IPv6 Buzz with guest Jeffry Handal. Jeffry cut his teeth with an early v6 deployment on the wireless network of Louisiana State University (LSU). This WLAN serves 40,000 users and over 100,000 devices. He shares his experiences and talks about how vendor adoption of v6 had advanced since that deployment.

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IPv6 Buzz 042: Why Wireless Is A Smart Place To Start With IPv6

If you're looking for a way to bring IPv6 into your environment, the WLAN may be your best bet. Find out why in the latest episode of IPv6 Buzz with guest Jeffry Handal. Jeffry cut his teeth with an early v6 deployment on the wireless network of Louisiana State University (LSU). This WLAN serves 40,000 users and over 100,000 devices. He shares his experiences and talks about how vendor adoption of v6 had advanced since that deployment.

IPv6 Buzz 041: IPv4 Address Exhaustion And You!

The Regional Internet Registry for Europe (RIPE) recently announced its supply of public IPv4 addresses was officially depleted.
In today's IPv6 Buzz podcast, we discuss what that means and why it's impactful for companies everywhere. We also discuss the history of IPv4 address exhaustion and why IPv6 is key to avoiding or mitigating the negative effects.

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IPv6 Buzz 041: IPv4 Address Exhaustion And You!

The Regional Internet Registry for Europe (RIPE) recently announced its supply of public IPv4 addresses was officially depleted. In today's IPv6 Buzz podcast, we discuss what that means and why it's impactful for companies everywhere. We also discuss the history of IPv4 address exhaustion and why IPv6 is key to avoiding or mitigating the negative effects.

IPv6 Buzz 039: Bringing IPv6 Into Enterprise Wireless

This week's IPv6 Buzz discusses getting IPv6 into enterprise wireless environments. We discuss what proper vendor support for v6 looks like, evaluate the impact of a lack of DHCPv6 support in Android, why running dual stack is more work than a clean cutover, and more. Our guest is Joe Neville, a technical consultant at HPE Aruba.

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IPv6 Buzz 038: IPv6 In The Federal Government

Today's episode explores how the US federal government views IPv6 adoption. We also explore the use of IPv6 by the U.S. Department of Defense, including innovations, and how the DoD's use affects its work with civilian entities. Our guest is Jeremy Duncan, founder and leading partner of the consultancy Tachyon Dynamics.

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IPv6 Buzz 038: IPv6 In The Federal Government

Today's episode explores how the US federal government views IPv6 adoption. We also explore the use of IPv6 by the U.S. Department of Defense, including innovations, and how the DoD's use affects its work with civilian entities. Our guest is Jeremy Duncan, founder and leading partner of the consultancy Tachyon Dynamics.