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Chapter 8
Implementing IPv6
Transition Strategies
8.1 Introduction
is chapter provides example steps required to effect a transition to Internet Pro-
tocol version 6 (IPv6) in an actual networking environment. Although the chapter
focuses on activities typically followed by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), the gen
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eral approach is applicable to other types of networks, including corporate intranets
and institutional networks. is material is based largely on work by the 6NET
organization in support of the European National Research and Education Net
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works (NRENs) [6NE200501]. e 6NET project has involved the participation
of some 15 NRENs. ...