OMB Memorandum M-21-07 instructs the Federal Government to deliver its information services, operate its networks, and access the services of other agencies networks using only IPv6.
OMB previously issued policy discussing the expectation for agencies to run dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) into the foreseeable future; however, in recent years it has become clear that this approach is overly complex to maintain and unnecessary. As a result, standards bodies and leading technology companies began migrating toward IPv6-only deployments, thereby eliminating complexity, operational cost, and threat vectors associated with operating two network protocols.
As information technology continues to evolve toward mobile platforms, Internet of Things (IoT), and wireless networks, IPv6 growth will continue to accelerate.
With years of experience in the IT industry, we have honed our skills in providing a wide range of IT services. From cloud computing to network management, cybersecurity to data backup and recovery, we have the expertise to handle all your IT needs.
In regard to IPv6 transition F&P Consultants Our team completed the IPv6 Transition Plan, IPv6 Implementation and design document, Project and sequencing and IPv6 Assessment and inventory for DHS TSA.
At F P Consultants, we have developed a step by step approach to IPv6 transitions. We start with a Network and systems assessment and inventory to evaluate what is and is not ready for IPv6 and record the non compliant systems, devices and software. The steps for a IPv6 Transition is to dual stack first and then go IPv6 native. Some of these steps needed to perform the transition are listed below:
1. Perform IPv6 Assessment on Network, Systems and Applications
2. Check all required security, management, operational and accounting tools for IPv6 capability
3. Determine the type of IPv6 address space needed. Determine the amount of space needed.
4. Design an addressing plan for your Sites/Offices and Data Centers
5. Audit all network hardware for IPv6 capabilities including firewall and/or intrusion detection/prevention equipment
6. Establish IPv6 connectivity with network provider(s) 6 to 4 DMVPN Tunnels
7. Decide on use of State Less Address Auto Configuration (SLAAC) for external Sites and Static Addresses for Servers and Server VLANS.
8. Identifying Hardware to be utilized for NAT64 and DNS64 to allow communication between non dual stack IPv4 and IPv6 environments
9. Confirm all required Dual Stack Servers to include all Active Directory Servers.
10. VoIP Planning/IPv6 Compliant Phones
11. Configure the NAT64 Gateway
12. Configure the DNS64 Gateway
13. Dual Stack Routers/Switches Vlans
14. Dual Stack Servers
15. Dual Stack Desktops/Laptops, printers, VoIP, other devices
16. Start Transitioning to IPv6 only start with smaller sites.
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