RFC 4029 · INFORMATIONAL · 2005

Scenarios and Analysis for Introducing IPv6 into ISP Networks

Overview

RFC 4029, “Scenarios and Analysis for Introducing IPv6 into ISP Networks”, is an Informational document published in March 2005 by M. Lind, V. Ksinant, S. Park, A. Baudot, P. Savola. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes different scenarios for the introduction of IPv6 into an ISP's existing IPv4 network without disrupting the IPv4 service. The scenarios for introducing IPv6 are analyzed, and the relevance of already defined transition mechanisms are evaluated. Known challenges are also identified. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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What “Informational” means

Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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