IPv6 Buzz
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IPv6 Buzz is for network engineers and infrastructure pros adopting IPv6 or who want to learn more about the protocol. Hosts Ed Horley, Tom Coffeen, and Nick Buraglio demystify IPv6’s intricacies and deliver practical insights in a conversational style that explain the how and why of implementation. They’ve literally written the books about IPv6 and routinely consult on public, private, and federal deployments. IPv6 Buzz is an essential podcast for building your knowledge, confidence, and expertise in working in this increasingly important domain.
Episodes
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Nov 18, 2021 • 41min
IPv6 Buzz 089: An IPv6 Deployathon With AFRINIC
In this IPv6 Buzz episode, Tom and Ed chat with Mukom Tamon, AFRINIC's head of capacity building, about IPv6 Deployathon events and how Mukom and AFRINIC are helping move IPv6 deployment forward in Africa and beyond.
Nov 4, 2021 • 39min
IPv6 Buzz 088: Host OS IPv6 Addresses – What’s Up With That?
In this episode of IPv6 Buzz we chat about IPv6 addresses on host OSes: the different types, how they are formed, what they look like, how to tell them apart, and how they are used.
Oct 21, 2021 • 51min
IPv6 Buzz 087: How Merit Network Used Carrots Over Sticks To Drive IPv6 Adoption
Merit Network is a non-profit ISP that provides network and security services for universities, K-12 schools, libraries, and other educational communities in Michigan. On today's IPv6 Buzz we speak with Lola Killey, Infrastructure and Research Support Analyst, about how Merit encouraged IPv6 adoption and what other institutions can learn from that effort.
Oct 8, 2021 • 0sec
IPv6 Buzz 086: E-Commerce And Holiday Shopping With IPv6!
As the holiday shopping season fast approaches, the IPv6 Buzz crew dive into IPv6 in relation to e-commerce.
Sep 24, 2021 • 39min
IPv6 Buzz 085: Is Your Network Ready For IPv6?
In this episode of IPv6 Buzz, we discuss IPv6 network readiness assessments, what they should include, and some helpful ideas for where to start.
Sep 9, 2021 • 49min
IPv6 Buzz 084: Wi-Fi 6E Adoption And IPv6
In this episode of IPv6 Buzz, we compare IPv6 adoption to Wi-Fi 6E adoption (and talk about IPv6 Wi-Fi at large) with guest Tom Hollingsworth of Gestalt IT and Tech Field Day.
Aug 26, 2021 • 32min
IPv6 Buzz 083: The IPv6 Interface Identifier
In this IPv6 Buzz podcast episode we geek out about the IPv6 Interface Identifier (IID, i.e., the lower 64 bits of an IPv6 address reserved for interface identification). We discuss why IID is 64 bits, typical configurations, and innovative uses for it.
Aug 12, 2021 • 41min
IPv6 Buzz 082: All About Allocations
In today's IPv6 Buzz podcast we discuss IPv6 allocations, which are critical to successful IPv6 adoption. Topics include allocation sizing, address planning, and differences among Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), service providers, and government agencies.
Jul 30, 2021 • 52min
IPv6 Buzz 081: App Development And IPv6
In today's IPv6 Buzz podcast, hosts Ed and Tom speak with Richard Campbell all about app development and IPv6, including challenges developers face with the protocol, IPv6 adoption among developers, and more. Richard is a Microsoft veteran, DevOps manager, and host of the tech podcasts RunAs Radio and .NET Rocks.
Jul 15, 2021 • 57min
IPv6 Buzz 080: Working With IPv6 In The Management Plane
On today's IPv6 Buzz, Ed and Scott talk about IPv6 in the management plane with network engineers Nick Buraglio and Chris Cummings, including management challenges, dual-stack vs. IPv6 only, IPv6 prefix space for lab deployments, and more.
