Study the architecture of IPv6, the next generation of IP that offers easier administration, greater performance, security, and mobility

IP and its extensions have withstood the test of time for three decades, during which we saw an explosion of new users and new applications. Today, its success has prompted its re-examination. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has designed the next version of IP to meet the growing needs of the Internet. The solution, IPv6, is much more than simply an extension of IPv4 with larger address space -- its architecture was designed to provide easier administration and greater performance, security, and mobility. In this sample chapter from Configuring IPv6 for Cisco IOS, study the architecture of IPv6. Chapter coverage includes:

• Understanding the benefits of IPv6
• Comparing IPv6 to IPv4
• Examining IPv5 network architecture
• Understanding upper-layer protocol issues
• Understanding ICMPv6
• Understanding neighbor discovery

Title: Configuring IPv6 for Cisco IOS
ISBN: 1928994849
Published: July 2002
Authors: Edgar Parenti
Chapter: Chapter 2: Introduction to IPv6 Architecture
Published by Syngress Publishing