Visualizing the scale differences of IPv4 and IPv6
The difference in scale between IPv4 and IPv6 is so vast that it’s difficult to represent clearly. Here’s one way to visualize it.
Tag: IPv6
IXP from scratch: Part 2 — Network and security design
Guest Post: In principle, an IXP consists of a single broadcast domain, but in practice it has to operate several services securely to provide reliable peering services to its members.
IXP from scratch: Part 1 — Building a new IXP
Guest Post: How to build an IPv6-only IXP from grassroots including technical design decisions.
New IPv6 address block
APNIC extends its IPv6 resources with a second /12 allocation from IANA.
Just how widely adopted is IPv6 in Australia?
Guest Post: Understanding the limitations and fluctuations in data can help build a more reliable narrative about IPv6 adoption.
Event Wrap: NANOG 92
Geoff Huston delivered a remote presentation on IPv6 at NANOG 92, held in Toronto, Canada from 21 to 23 October 2024.
Jen Linkova receives the final Itojun Service Award at IETF 121
Jen Linkova honoured for advancing global IPv6 deployment.
[Podcast] The IPv6 transition
Global IPv6 adoption shows a linear trend, with varying progress across economies, prompting questions about the driving factors and their implications.
Out-of-Band network design for service provider networks
Guest Post: How to design OOB networks for ISPs, inspired by data centre networking.
[Podcast] A student-led IPv6 deployment at NITK Karnataka
Two newcomers share their multi-year IPv6 deployment project and their experience with the IETF process.