Author Archives: Tom Coffeen
Author Archives: Tom Coffeen
In this episode of IPv6 Buzz we chat about IPv6 addresses on host OSes: the different types, how they are formed, what they look like, how to tell them apart, and how they are used.
The post IPv6 Buzz 088: Host OS IPv6 Addresses – What’s Up With That? appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Merit Network is a non-profit ISP that provides network and security services for universities, K-12 schools, libraries, and other educational communities in Michigan. On today's IPv6 Buzz we speak with Lola Killey, Infrastructure and Research Support Analyst, about how Merit encouraged IPv6 adoption and what other institutions can learn from that effort.
The post IPv6 Buzz 087: How Merit Network Used Carrots Over Sticks To Drive IPv6 Adoption appeared first on Packet Pushers.
In this episode of IPv6 Buzz, we discuss IPv6 network readiness assessments, what they should include, and some helpful ideas for where to start.
The post IPv6 Buzz 085: Is Your Network Ready For IPv6? appeared first on Packet Pushers.
In this episode of IPv6 Buzz, we compare IPv6 adoption to Wi-Fi 6E adoption (and talk about IPv6 Wi-Fi at large) with guest Tom Hollingsworth of Gestalt IT and Tech Field Day.
The post IPv6 Buzz 084: Wi-Fi 6E Adoption And IPv6 appeared first on Packet Pushers.
In this IPv6 Buzz podcast episode we geek out about the IPv6 Interface Identifier (IID, i.e., the lower 64 bits of an IPv6 address reserved for interface identification). We discuss why IID is 64 bits, typical configurations, and innovative uses for it.
The post IPv6 Buzz 083: The IPv6 Interface Identifier appeared first on Packet Pushers.
In today's IPv6 Buzz podcast we discuss IPv6 allocations, which are critical to successful IPv6 adoption. Topics include allocation sizing, address planning, and differences among Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), service providers, and government agencies.
The post IPv6 Buzz 082: All About Allocations appeared first on Packet Pushers.
In today's IPv6 Buzz podcast, hosts Ed and Tom speak with Richard Campbell all about app development and IPv6, including challenges developers face with the protocol, IPv6 adoption among developers, and more. Richard is a Microsoft veteran, DevOps manager, and host of the tech podcasts RunAs Radio and .NET Rocks.
The post IPv6 Buzz 081: App Development And IPv6 appeared first on Packet Pushers.
On today's IPv6 Buzz, Ed and Scott talk about IPv6 in the management plane with network engineers Nick Buraglio and Chris Cummings, including management challenges, dual-stack vs. IPv6 only, IPv6 prefix space for lab deployments, and more.
The post IPv6 Buzz 080: Working With IPv6 In The Management Plane appeared first on Packet Pushers.
In this week's IPv6 Buzz podcast, we explore IPv6 in the data center with guest Jeff Tantsura. Jeff is formerly head of Network Strategy with Juniper/Apstra, and now with Microsoft Azure. We explore IPv6 use cases in the data center, reasons for and challenges of assigning a /64 per host, leveraging IPv6 flow labels to improve data center fabric performance, and more.
The post IPv6 Buzz 079: IPv6 In The Data Center appeared first on Packet Pushers.
IPv6 isn't just for large enterprises. In today's IPv6 Buzz episode Ed, Scott, and Tom makes the case for small and medium-sized businesses embracing the protocol, and what they should consider for deployment and management.
The post IPv6 Buzz 078: IPv6 For Small And Medium-Sized Businesses appeared first on Packet Pushers.