Handbook of IPv4 to IPv6 Transition: Methodologies for Institutional and Corporate Networks

Published:
December 06, 2007 by Auerbach Publications - 248 Pages
Author(s):
John J. Amoss, Alcatel-Lucent, Murray Hill, New Jersey, USA; Daniel Minoli, Director, Terrestrial Systems Engineering, SES Engineering

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Features

  • Addresses the migration and macro-level scalability requirements
  • Discusses IPv6 network constructs, AutoConfiguration techniques, and the suite of IPv6 and related protocols
  • Describes IPv6 enterprise/institutional network migration scenarios and coexistence issues
  • Examines scenarios and techniques for introducing IPv6 into carrier networks
  • Explores application aspects of IPv6 transition, issues related to mobile environments, and security in IPv6 networks

    • Summary

    The implementation of IPv6 is essential to the continued growth of the Internet and the development of new applications. The Handbook of IPv4 to IPv6 Transition Methodologies provides a wealth of best practices and procedures that will help corporations plan and implement a smooth transition to IPv6.

    A blueprint for successful transition, the Handbook of IPv4 to IPv6 Transition—

    • Provides a tutorial of IPv6 addressing capabilities
    • Looks at IPv6 network constructs, specifically key routing processes
    • Examines IPv6 autoconfiguration techniques and the suite of IPv6-related protocols
    • Discusses all the major IPv6 enterprise/institutional network migration mechanisms as well as coexistence issues
    • Identifies the various elements in the network and what migration role they will need to play in order to support the transition
    • Surveys the application and security aspects of the IPv6 transition
    • Offers the first reference in many years to address the migration and macro-level scalability requirements to support the DoD/DISA/GAO drive for an IPv6-based U.S. Government

    Table of Contents

    Introduction and Overview
    Opportunities Offered by IPv6 
    Introductory Overview of IPv6 
    Migration and Coexistence
    Course of Investigation
    IPv6 Addressing
    Introduction 
    IPv6 Addressing Mechanisms  
    Address Types
    Addresses for Hosts and Routers 
    IPv6 Network Constructs
    Introduction 
    IPv6 Infrastructure
    Routing and Route Management
    IPv6 Autoconfiguration Techniques
    Introduction 
    Configuration Methods  
    Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6
    IPv6 and Related Protocols (Details)
    Introduction 
    Terminology 
    IPv6 Header Format 
    IPv6 Extension Headers  
    Packet Size Issues   
    Flow Labels
    Traffic Classes  
    Upper-Layer Protocol Issues  
    Semantics and Usage of the Flow Label Field  
    Formatting Guidelines for Options  
    Introduction to Addressing
    IANA Considerations  
    Creating Modified EUI-64 Format Interface Identifiers
    64-Bit Global Identifier (EUI-64) Registration Authority  
    Additional Technical Details 
    Transition Approaches and Mechanisms 
    Introduction
    IPv6/IPv4 Dual Stack
    Translation (SIIT, BIS, BIA, NAT-PT, TRT)
    Tunneling (Static, Automatic, 6over4, 6to4, ISATAP, Teredo)
    IPv6 Network Software and Hardware 
    Introduction  
    IPv6 End Systems Applications
    IPv6 End Systems Communications Software
    IPv6 Support by Major Router Vendors
    Carrier/ISP IPv6 Services
    IPv6 in Wireless Networks 
    Implementing IPv6 Transition Strategies
    Introduction  
    Summary of NREN Transition Recommendations
    IPv6 Operations Working Group: Transition Scenarios for ISPs 
    IPv6 Applications 
    Introduction  
    Application Programming Interface Overview 
    Socket API Example  
    IPv6 Support for Networking Applications
    Security in IPv6 Networks
    Introduction  
    Confidentiality and Integrity of Information While in Transit 
    IPSec Mechanisms  
    Transport Layer Security Mechanisms  
    Conclusion 
    Appendices:
    A: Basic IPv6 Terminology
    B: Basic IPv6 Bibliography

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