Global IPv6 Strategies, a book by Patrick Grossetete, Ciprian Popoviciu, and Fred Wettling, is an essential guide for technical and non-technical decision makers weighing the business and economic implications of deploying IPv6

Global IPv6 Strategies begins by examining how efficient IP communications are crucial for business and economic growth, and then gradually focuses on aspects of the IPv6 migration. The authors debunk myths that prevent effective decision making about the IPv4 to IPv6 migration and pinpoint the realities: the limitations of existing IPv4 infrastructures and how IPv6 overcomes them; the business cases for IPv6 and the hidden business opportunities IPv6 can unleash; and strategies and best practices available for successful migration. The book's six chapters cover the following topics:

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Chapter One

Chapter 1 reviews the importance of the Internet in today's economy and why Internet infrastructure became a strategic asset for nations, enterprises, and service providers. It also reviews the market trends that have led to IP convergence and rapid growth of Internet infrastructure, which drive the need for an evolution of Internet protocol.

Chapter Two

Chapter 2 discusses the original case for developing IPv6 presented by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The chapter provides additional arguments supporting a new version of IP based on protocol adoption trends and statistics-such as the world's growing population. The discussion focuses on some technical aspects of the protocol by reviewing popular and notorious IPv4-IPv6 myths encountered regularly in the press and forums.

Chapter Three

Chapter 3 looks closely at how IPv4 infrastructure constrains national economies and individual businesses. By eliminating these constraints, an IP upgrade opens new opportunities that are less apparent drivers for IPv6 adoption. This chapter presents a more realistic perspective on adoption drivers, a perspective that considers the foundational nature of the technology and departs from the simplistic ROI-based approach.

Chapter Four

Chapter 4 maps some of the adoption drivers analyzed in Chapter 3 to IPv6 adoption strategies that emerged at the beginning of the 21st century. National and business strategies are analyzed independently in a structure that matches that of Chapter 3. The chapter also presents some of the adoption challenges faced by the industry.

Chapter Five

Chapter 5 is the book's core, emphasizing practical information that can be applied in developing IPv6 adoption strategies. The chapter builds on the analyses offered in Chapter 4, offering real-life examples of IPv6 strategies developed by diverse organizations in various markets. The case studies clearly depict the profiles of the organizations so readers can relate to the environments described and put the IP strategies into proper context. The case studies present the organizations' perspective on IPv6 and the drivers each organization identified for developing its IPv6 strategy. The chapter also discusses planning and implementation suggestions and challenges.

Chapter Six

As a corollary to the case studies, Chapter 6 reviews key aspects of IPv6 planning. It steers away from technology discussions-a topic covered extensively in other books-and focuses on steps an organization must take for successful and cost-effective IPv6 deployment. Building an IPv6 strategy involves much more than the technology, and this chapter summarizes experiences gained to date.





	Global IPv6 Strategies begins by examining how efficient IP communications are crucial for business and economic growth, and then gradually focuses on aspects of the IPv6 migration. The authors debunk myths that prevent effective decision making about the IPv4 to IPv6 migration and pinpoint the realities: the limitations of existing IPv4 infrastructures and how IPv6 overcomes them; the business cases for IPv6 and the hidden business opportunities IPv6 can unleash; and strategies and best practices available for successful migration. The book's six chapters cover the following topics:

		Click a chapter title at left for more information. Chapter One Chapter 1 reviews the importance of the Internet in today's economy and why Internet infrastructure became a strategic asset for nations, enterprises, and service providers. It also reviews the market trends that have led to IP convergence and rapid growth of Internet infrastructure, which drive the need for an evolution of Internet protocol. Chapter Two Chapter 2 discusses the original case for developing IPv6 presented by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The chapter provides additional arguments supporting a new version of IP based on protocol adoption trends and statistics-such as the world's growing population. The discussion focuses on some technical aspects of the protocol by reviewing popular and notorious IPv4-IPv6 myths encountered regularly in the press and forums. Chapter Three Chapter 3 looks closely at how IPv4 infrastructure constrains national economies and individual businesses. By eliminating these constraints, an IP upgrade opens new opportunities that are less apparent drivers for IPv6 adoption. This chapter presents a more realistic perspective on adoption drivers, a perspective that considers the foundational nature of the technology and departs from the simplistic ROI-based approach. Chapter Four Chapter 4 maps some of the adoption drivers analyzed in Chapter 3 to IPv6 adoption strategies that emerged at the beginning of the 21st century. National and business strategies are analyzed independently in a structure that matches that of Chapter 3. The chapter also presents some of the adoption challenges faced by the industry. Chapter Five Chapter 5 is the book's core, emphasizing practical information that can be applied in developing IPv6 adoption strategies. The chapter builds on the analyses offered in Chapter 4, offering real-life examples of IPv6 strategies developed by diverse organizations in various markets. The case studies clearly depict the profiles of the organizations so readers can relate to the environments described and put the IP strategies into proper context. The case studies present the organizations' perspective on IPv6 and the drivers each organization identified for developing its IPv6 strategy. The chapter also discusses planning and implementation suggestions and challenges. Chapter Six As a corollary to the case studies, Chapter 6 reviews key aspects of IPv6 planning. It steers away from technology discussions-a topic covered extensively in other books-and focuses on steps an organization must take for successful and cost-effective IPv6 deployment. Building an IPv6 strategy involves much more than the technology, and this chapter summarizes experiences gained to date.








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