RFC 4192 · INFORMATIONAL · 2005

Procedures for Renumbering an IPv6 Network without a Flag Day

Overview

RFC 4192, “Procedures for Renumbering an IPv6 Network without a Flag Day”, is an Informational document published in September 2005 by F. Baker, E. Lear, R. Droms. It updates RFC 2072. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes a procedure that can be used to renumber a network from one prefix to another. It uses IPv6's intrinsic ability to assign multiple addresses to a network interface to provide continuity of network service through a "make-before-break" transition, as well as addresses naming and configuration management issues. It also uses other IPv6 features to minimize the effort and time required to complete the transition from the old prefix to the new prefix. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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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Relationships to other RFCs
This RFC updates
RFC 2072
Other RFCs from 2005

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