

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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Feb 7, 2019 • 34min
IPv6 Buzz 019: IPv6 And Broadband Internet Cable Providers
In the latest episode of IPv6 Buzz we examine IPv6 deployment among cable providers. We'll discuss industry trends, financial and technical drivers for adoption, and how the cable industry is working to transition IPv4 out of the providers' access and distribution networks. Our guest is Dan Torbet.

Jan 24, 2019 • 27min
IPv6 Buzz 018: Inside The IETF With Fred Baker
On today's IPv6 Buzz we examine the influence of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) in today's technology landscape, particularly around the Internet Protocol (IP). Our guest is Fred Baker, emeritus chair of the IETF.

Jan 10, 2019 • 31min
IPv6 Buzz 017: The IPv6 Year In Review
What's in store for IPv6 in 2019? What happened--and didn't happen--in 2018? Ed, Scott, and Tom analyze the pace of IPv6 growth around the world over the past year, and offer forecasts for the coming year.

Dec 27, 2018 • 9min
IPv6 Buzz 016: Happy Holidays With IPv6 Haiku
Thanks to everyone that tuned in this year! We're looking forward to bringing you more IPv6 Buzz in 2019!

Dec 13, 2018 • 32min
IPv6 Buzz 015: How ‘Happy Eyeballs’ Improves User Experience With v6
Today's IPv6 Buzz episode peers into RFC 6555, aka 'Happy Eyeballs,' which helps dual-stack clients select a v6 or v4 address faster. Our guest is Dan Wing, a co-author of Happy Eyeballs.

Nov 29, 2018 • 33min
IPv6 Buzz 014: We Answer Listener Questions
Today's IPv6 Buzz podcast episode answers listener questions including where and how you can get a block of v6 addresses for testing and learning, when to use DHCPv6 vs. SLAAC, and more. Send us more questions at @IPv6Buzz on Twitter.

Nov 15, 2018 • 33min
IPv6 Buzz 013: Enterprise IPv6 Adoption Challenges And Solutions
In today's IPv6 Buzz episode we dive into the challenges of IPv6 adoption in the enterprise. We discuss how and why to set up an internal IPv6 working group, why you need more than the networking team involved, and other key issues. Our guest is Silvia Hagen.

Nov 1, 2018 • 28min
IPv6 Buzz 012: Why Service Providers Are Driving IPv6 Deployments
Service provider are driving IPv6 deployments in the US and globally. On today's IPv6 Buzz podcast we talk about why with guest Jeff Doyle. We discuss address depletion, the problems with Carrier-Grade NAT as a workaround, and more.

Oct 18, 2018 • 32min
IPv6 Buzz 011: An IPv6 Address Planning Guide
Today's episode explores the ins and outs of IPv6 address planning, with IPv6 Buzz co-host Tom Coffeen in the guest chair. Tom discusses how to get away from "IPv4 thinking" when planning your v6 transition, and shares his real-world experiences of IPv6 adoption with CDNs and service providers.

Oct 4, 2018 • 31min
IPv6 Buzz 010: Understanding And Troubleshooting IPv6 With Wireshark
Today's IPv6 Buzz podcast explores using the Wireshark protocol analyzer to understand and troubleshoot IPv6. Our guest is Jeff Carrell, an expert instructor in IPv6 and Wireshark.


