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1 WWT IPv6 ebook

2 IPv6 ebook Chapter 1: What is IPv6? Chapter 2: Business Benefits Chapter 3: Training: Key to Success Chapter 4: Steps to a Successful Transition Chapter 5: Why WWT?

3 Overview Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) has been introduced to remedy the looming Internet address shortage. Eventually, every eletronic device will be required to convert to IPv6 to maintain Internet connectivity. Though they will run in tandem at first, IPv6 will soon replace Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), today s dominant IP. In fact, the U.S. federal government has mandated that its IT infrastructure transition to IPv6 by summer of Don t get left behind. To minimize disruption to the flow of your business enterprise, it s time to start thinking about how you ll migrate to IPv6. WWT is here to help you with training, planning, and the creation of a testing environment, so that your transition to IPv6 is as seamless as possible. Read on learn more! 2

4 Chapter 1 - What is IPv6? IPv6 stands for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). It was developed to meet the rising global demand for IP addresses and will replace Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), today s dominant IP. In addition to almost limitless IP addresses, IPv6 offers remarkably more capability in the areas of addressing and routing, security, network address translation, support of mobile devices, and multicasting technologies. IPv6 ensures your online presence and uninterrupted connection to the Internet as well as your prospects, clients, partners, and more. 3

5 Chapter 2 - Business Benifits Forward-looking enterprises must convert to IPv6 if they want to maintain a secure, optimized connection to the Internet. IPv6 not only allows for practically limitless IP addresses, but it offers remarkable capability in these areas: Addressing and Routing IPv6 s extremely large capacity for addresses lends connectivity to many more electronic devices, including mobile phones, laptops, in-vehicle computers, televisions, cameras, building sensors, medical devices, etc. Security The security for IPv6 comes in the form of IPsec, which allows authentication, encryption, and compression. IPv6 also possesses capabilities for packet integrity that IPv4 does not offer. Indeed, IPv6 mandates that security be provided through information encryption and source authentication. 4

6 Address Auto-Configuration IPv6 auto-configures new equipment to communicate with the network once it is detected, which means devices are ready to use on demand. Auto-configuration enables plug-and-play. Administrative Workload IPv6 improves communication and eliminates the need for network address translation (NAT) through its automated configuration capabilities. Support for Mobile Devices IPv6 hosts are not restricted by location. Mobile IP allows devices to roam among different networks without losing their established IP addresses. Multicast Technologies IPv6 allows multicast technologies to optimize mediastreaming applications, allowing timely video feeds and quality-rich information to be easily distributed to millions of locations. 5

7 Chapter 3 - Training: Key to Success It s impossible to design or execute an IPv6 transition plan without thoroughly understanding IPv6. The value of proper IPv6 implementation by trained personnel simply can not be underestimated. At a minimum, training should address the design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of IPv6 networks. Key Points Integration of IPv6 must be preceded by training. Training is key to IPv6 operational capability. At a minimum, training should address design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance. Train for all aspects of IT. Train for all aspects of IT: Basic IPv6 Training Everyone & Operations IPv6 Advanced Networking IPv6 for Enterprise Architects IPv6 for System Administrators Application Developer Sessions on IPv6 Coding 6

8 Chapter 4 - Steps to a Successful Transition Below are 11 steps your agency or enterprise can take today to meet government mandates and gain a competitive advantage as you transition to IPv Create a Training Plan Understand How IPv6 affects your Organization Establish an IPv6 Transition Team or Office Take Inventory of your Equipment and Necessary Upgrades Identify any Software or Application Issues Draft an IPv6 Impact Analysis Establish an IPv6 Transition Plan Evaluate your Existing ISP Set up an IPv6 Test Environment Devise and Implement a Security Policy Develop an IPv6 Procurement Strategy and Policy Education and planning are essential along the way. WWT has launched a microsite full of detailed information you can use to ensure a smooth transition from IPv4 to IPv6. 7

9 Chapter 5 - Why World Wide Technology? World Wide Technology, Inc. is a systems integrator that provides innovative technology and supply chain solutions to the commercial, government, and telecom sectors. The company brings to market a powerful blend of knowledge, infrastructure, and technology to help its customers manage the planning, procurement, and deployment of IT products and solutions. Based in St. Louis, WWT employs over 1,100 people and operates more than 1.6 million squarefeet of warehousing, distribution, and integration space in 20 facilities throughout the world. Visit to learn more. We offer our clients: More Value WWT brings a geographic focus with an emphasis on delivering value-added services and solutions. Proven Expertise WWT s commitment to training ensures specialization in specific technologies that enable us to deliver the newest solutions to our customers. 8

10 Sharper Focus on Customer Satisfaction WWT provides access to on-line customer satisfaction tools that allow us to develop targeted plans for continuous improvement. To learn more about how WWT can help your organization successfully transition to IPv6, visit 11

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