IPv6 Unicast Address Assignment Considerations
RFC 5375, “IPv6 Unicast Address Assignment Considerations”, is an Informational document published in December 2008 by G. Van de Velde, C. Popoviciu, T. Chown, O. Bonness, C. Hahn. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
One fundamental aspect of any IP communications infrastructure is its addressing plan. With its new address architecture and allocation policies, the introduction of IPv6 into a network means that network designers and operators need to reconsider their existing approaches to network addressing. Lack of guidelines on handling this aspect of network design could slow down the deployment and integration of IPv6. This document aims to provide the information and recommendations relevant to planning the addressing aspects of IPv6 deployments. The document also provides IPv6 addressing case studies for both an enterprise and an ISP network. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
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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