Course Outline

Introduction

Introduction to IPv6 for Government

  • Global IP Address Resource Management
  • Issues with IPv4 Addressing
  • Comparison between IPv4 and IPv6
  • General IPv6 Features

IPv6 Addressing Architecture

  • IPv6 Address Types
  • IPv6 Address Representation
  • IPv6 Address Scope
  • IPv6 Addressing Hierarchy
  • IPv6 Auto-configuration
  • IPv6 Special Addresses
  • Comparison Summary between IPv4 and IPv6

IPv6 Packet Structure and Header Formats

  • Comparison between IPv4 and IPv6 Headers
  • IPv6 Extension Headers

ICMPv6 and Neighbor Discovery

  • ICMPv6 Header
  • ICMPv6 Message Types
  • Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP)
    • Router Discovery
    • Prefix Discovery
    • Parameter Discovery
    • Address Auto-configuration
    • Address Resolution
    • Next-hop Determination
    • Neighbor Unreachability Detection
    • Duplicate Address Detection
    • Redirection

Transition Mechanisms for Government

  • Co-existence
    • Dual-stack
    • Dual IP Layers
    • Bump in Stack
  • Translation
    • NAT64
  • Tunneling
    • Manual Tunnels
    • 6over4
    • 6to4
    • ISATAP
    • GRE
    • Tunnel Broker
  • Dual Stack Transition Case Studies
    • Lessons Learned from the Past
    • Tunnel MTU and Path Discovery
    • Key Factors for Successful Transition
    • Transition Security Issues

Hands-on Lab for Government

  • Address Auto-configuration
  • Configuring Static Routes
  • Configuring IPv6 Manual Tunnels
  • Configuring 6to4
  • Configuring ISATAP

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of general networking concepts and IPv4 addressing

Audience

  • This course is designed for network administrators, network support personnel, network designers, networking consultants, IT managers, and IT directors who are responsible for government IT infrastructure and operations.
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