IPv6 Advanced

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IPv6 Advanced

Design your IPv6 deployment adapted to your infrastructure and use cases.

What you will learn

In this course you will learn how to:

  • Implement an IPv6 addressing plan
  • Deploy IPv6 in backbone networks
  • Identify which IPv6 transition mechanism to implement for various deployment scenarios
  • Deploy IPv6 in enterprise networks
  • Deploy IPv6 in data centre and cloud networks
  • Troubleshoot and monitor IPv6 networks
  • Create a project plan for IPv6 deployment

The modules are interactive and consist of reading, practice, videos, guided exercises and questions.

The course is in English. You can take it independently, or in combination with the other RIPE NCC Academy courses and Webinars.

  • Advanced
  • 22 hours to complete
  • 23 modules
  • 7 activities
  • Online
  • English
  • Free

Who is this course for?

You should attend this training course if you want to:

  • Know the basics of the IPv6 protocol and want to get deeper knowledge
  • Learn and practice what you learn in hands-on labs
  • Get familiar with real life deployment scenarions
  • Learn how to create a real life IPv6 deployment plan

This course doesn’t cover

  • Basic notions of IPv6
  • Security aspects of the IPv6 protocol
  • How to operate a Local Internet Registry (LIR)

Skills you will gain

  • Configuring different types of IPv6 networks
  • Knowledge of several real life dpelpument scenarios
  • How to employ IPv4 to IPv6 transition mechanisms
  • IPv6 Deployment Strategies

Pre-Requisites

  • Knowledge of fundamental aspects of the IPv6 protocol

Course Overview

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Unit 1 - Get Approval for IPv6 Deployment

Learn how to convince decision makers to support the deployment of IPv6 and how to create a project plan for IPv6 deployment

Unit 2 - Get Ready for IPv6 Deployment

Learn the best practices of IPv6 address planning and how to apply them.

Unit 3 - Deploy IPv6 in Backbone Networks

Learn how to use protocols such as OSPFv3 and IS-IS in a backbone network.

Unit 4 - Deploy IPv6 in Access Networks

Learn how IPv6 should be deployed in fixed and mobile access networks and how to implement the different IPv4 to IPv6 transition mechanisms.

Unit 5 - Deploy IPv6 in Enterprise Networks

Why should IPv6 be deployed in enterprise networks? Learn how to deploy enterprise VPN solutions, SD-WAN and Multihoming.

Unit 6 - Deploy IPv6 in Data Centre and Cloud Networks

Learn what you need to consider when deploying IPv6 in data centre and cloud networks.

Unit 7 - Manage Your IPv6 Network

Learn to choose the appropriate tools to monitor your IPv6 network and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

IPv6 Security E-learning course

If you have completed the IPv6 Advanced course then the next step is to learn how to secure your IPv6 network.

You can learn all about it by enrolling in the IPv6 Security E-learning course in the RIPE NCC Academy.

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Need support?

Throughout the course, you can ask questions or send your comments about the course to our Learning and Development team. You just need to click the "Contact trainer" link in the navigation bar on the left.

This course was created by the RIPE NCC and it is facilitated by the RIPE NCC Learning & Development Department.

Self enrolment (Student)
Self enrolment (Student)