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For some time now the internet community has been aware that the current numbering system enabling the routing of data over the internet is running out of numbers.
The current system, IPv4, uses a 32 bit string of numbers in the following format 000.000.000.128. Without that string of numbers the internet as we know it today would not work.
So running out of IP numbers is a major issue. IPv6 has 8 strings of 4 and uses the format:
0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.57ab
This uses a hexadecimal format rather than the decimal only used in IPv4.
The big speed at which these IPv4 addresses will actually deplete has been under constant review. However, In October 2007, Ripe, the European body which looks after IPv4 address allocation made the following statement:
"We urge those who will need significant new address resources to deploy IPv6. We encourage governments to play their part in the deployment of IPv6 and in particular to ensure that all citizens will be able to participate in the future information society. We urge that the widespread deployment of IPv6 be made a high priority by all stakeholders."
That means by 2010 any company which depends on delivering new IP addresses to run their business will need to upgrade to IPv6. So if you need to set up a new office, add a new piece of internet facing equipment to your business, some time in the next few years, someone’s going to tell you, sorry, but you can’t. Unless that is, you get ready for the change in advance.
Lixxus have already made the change and are now offering a service to help your company make the change to Ipv6 as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.
Where can we help:
- Consultation service – Lixxus can offer you a free initial consultation to review the required changes for your business and give advice on the best plan to integrate IPv6 into your systems.
- IPv6 is superior - IPv6 has many inbuilt features which will improve security, deployment cost and time and also enable more efficient working practices – This could give your company some major advantage over the competition. Lixxus already offer dual stack IPv4 and IPv6 internet transit. Let lIxxus help you get ahead of the game now, by deploying early.
Benefits
When the London 01 telephone number changed we were told that that would be the last change required. As anyone knows now, that was not the case. However, IPv6 is a ridiculously large address space. Wikipedia suggest that there are some 5X1028 for every person on the planet, that would allow you to own lots of devices, all with their own IP address. So it’s unlikely to require a further change for some time to come.
It's also a fact that IPv6 has better inbuilt per device security. However, having IPv6 enabled on your equipment now, could leave the equipment prone to preemptive attacks by hackers who already use IPv6. It’s therefore worthwhile spending some time talking to Lixxus to work out a plan to ensure your network is ready and secure when it’s time to switch over.
IPv6 runs along side IPv4 by tunneling over the IPv4 system. However, having IPv6 enabled early will improve security of all of your devices, allowing you to simply secure home worker solutions and deploy new technology within your organisation more efficiently and at lower cost.
You should for instance be ensuring that all technology you buy now is IPv6 ready. For instance, the MAC Airport Extreme 802.11n defaults to tunnelling IPv6 over IPv4, Windows Vista is IPv6 ready. Many factors should be taken into consideration before you make any changes.
Service Level Agreement
Lixxus offer a complete SLA with IPv6 services, offering you money back guarantees if we fail to deliver. Give Lixxus a call now to book your free consultation.
Monitoring & Support
Lixxus offer a full range of IPv6 monitoring and support solution. We can even help you configure your own network to be ready in advance.
If you can't find what you are looking for or would like to speak to a Lixxus representative about your requirements please contact us:
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