IPv6 Basics: Address Provisioning

Published: 17 October 2024
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IPv6 address provisioning is the topic of this latest installment of the IPv6 Basics series. The hosts focus on Stateless Address Auto Configuration (SLAAC) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6 (DHCPv6). The differences between SLAAC and DHCPv6 are explained, including their use cases, the complexities of address management, and the importance of understanding these methods for effective network administration. Special considerations for IoT and wireless environments are also addressed.

Why You Must Use ICMPv6 Router Advertisements (RAs) -
https://blogs.infoblox.com/ipv6-coe/w...

DHCP and DHCPv6: Commonalities and Differences -
https://blogs.infoblox.com/ipv6-coe/d...

DHCPv6 and the Trouble with MAC Addresses (Part 1 of 2) -
https://blogs.infoblox.com/ipv6-coe/d...

DHCPv6 and the Trouble with MAC Addresses (Part 2 of 2) -
https://blogs.infoblox.com/ipv6-coe/d...

IPv6 Router Advertisement Options for DNS Configuration (RFC 8106) - https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html...

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