Overview
Explore the challenges faced by service providers in transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 in this conference talk from Outerz0ne 8 (2012). Delve into the fundamental differences between IPv4 and IPv6, examining the roles of major players like Google and the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority. Investigate consumer-related issues, including OS penetration and hardware compatibility. Analyze service provider concerns, focusing on knowledge gaps and various transition strategies. Consider the impact of regulations, copyright piracy, and the potential for IPv6-exclusive websites. Examine the perspectives of major service providers, the influence of mobile devices, and the concepts of NAT and IPv4 reclamation in this comprehensive overview of the IPv4 to IPv6 transition landscape.
Syllabus
Intro
What is IPv6
IPv4 vs IPv6
Google
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
Consumer Issues
OS Penetration
Consumer Hardware
Service Provider Issues
Knowledge Gap
Transition Strategies
Topdown Strategy
Regulations
Copyright Piracy
Make Websites Only Available to IPv6
Major Service Providers
Mobile Devices
NAT
IPv4 Reclamation
Summary