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Understanding IPv6
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(123 ratings)
550 students

Understanding IPv6

An Overview of IPv6 - The Next Generation Internet Protocol
Created byAndrew Walding
Last updated 8/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • IPv6 Addressing/Subnetworking Types and Usage
  • Changes to ICMP operation for IPv6
  • IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration (SLAAC)
  • IPv6 Anycast
  • How IPv6 leverages Multicast Techniques
  • IPv4 to IPv6 Transition Options (Dual Stack, Tunneling, and Address Translation)

Course content

7 sections • 29 lectures • 4h 52m total length

  • Course Introduction4:36

    In this IPv6 introduction, we will look at what I will cover, and what the objectives of the course are.  If you are new to IPv6 - consider this a great starting point.  This is a technical class, not a marketing class.  There are no configuration labs in the class per se.  You certainly can follow along with items you can look at on your computer.  We have extensive hands on lab exercises in our premium community.  That said, you will see configuration examples and demonstrations in the class.

Requirements

  • This course is designed to appeal to anyone needing the skills and knowledge of IPv6 emerging technology. The ideal student will have some experience in networking, IPv4 and network operations, however no prior knowledge is necessary.

Description

This course provides a practical introduction to IPv6 and delivers the foundational knowledge needed to understand the next generation of Internet Protocol networking. As the supply of public IPv4 addresses has been exhausted, IPv6 has become the long-term solution designed to support the continued growth of the Internet, cloud computing, mobile devices, broadband services, and the rapidly expanding number of connected systems around the world.

Understanding IPv6 is now an essential skill for network technicians, engineers, IT professionals, and anyone working with modern packet networks. However, IPv6 is not simply a larger version of IPv4. While both protocols serve the same fundamental purpose of delivering packets across networks, IPv6 introduces an entirely different approach to addressing, packet structure, configuration, neighbor discovery, routing behavior, and overall network operations.

This course serves as an overview and introductory foundation designed to help students understand what makes IPv6 different, why it was developed, and how it operates within modern networks. Topics include IPv6 addressing concepts, address types, packet structure, subnetting fundamentals, automatic addressing mechanisms, and the operational differences between IPv4 and IPv6 environments.

The material is presented in a clear and understandable format intended for both beginners and technology professionals seeking to strengthen their networking knowledge. Whether you are preparing for more advanced IPv6 studies, working toward certifications, supporting enterprise or broadband networks, or simply trying to better understand the future of Internet communications, this course provides a solid starting point for learning and understanding IPv6.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone curious about what IPv6 is and how it works
  • Networking folks that need to get a solid foundation of understanding as they begin to transition to IPv6

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