Day One: Exploring IPv6

Day One: Exploring IPv6

The impending exhaustion of IPv4 addresses is prompting many network operators to look closer at ways to provide more address space, including IPv6 and NAT solutions.<br /><br />When deploying IPv6, you can gain a great advantage by using Juniper Networks high-end routers because IPv6 has been implemented directly in the ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit). Having IPv6 compatibility in the hardware means that IPv6 packets can be forwarded at line rate – unlike many competing routers. Additionally, the Junos OS makes configuring and troubleshooting an IPv6 network a snap. As you read this booklet and work through the topics in your lab, you’ll progressively gain a fuller understanding of IPv6 configuration and operation in Junos. The layered, methodical progression provided will get you up to speed on this crucial networking technology quickly and easily.<br /><br />IT’S DAY ONE AND YOU HAVE A JOB TO DO, SO LEARN HOW TO:<br />- Understand IPv6 address length, and read IPv6 addresses.<br />- Add family inet6 and IPv6 addresses to all types of interfaces.<br />- Set up and test IPv6 neighbor discovery and how to implement static routes in IPv6.<br />- Use basic IPv6 troubleshooting and verification commands, such as ping, traceroute, and various show commands.<br />- Understand how the three IGPs support IPv6: RIPng, OSPF3, and IS-IS.