Hey everyone! I'm working in an MSP environment, and I have a few questions about IPv6. I'd like to know what internal sysadmins are doing that actually requires IPv6. Also, when do you think IPv6 will finally become mainstream? Lastly, how can I start learning and experimenting with IPv6 in my own lab?
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Honestly, if it were up to me, I’d just turn IPv6 off. NAT gives you plenty of addresses to work with, and the current setup works just fine for most situations.
Our security team is pretty hesitant about adopting IPv6 in our internal network. There have been concerns over security vulnerabilities, like the one where hackers exploit IPv6 features to hijack updates. It’s tough to get buy-in when there are risks involved.
At my workplace, we have fully embraced IPv6 with networks that only run on it—no IPv4 whatsoever. Everything from Redhat to Ubuntu handles it just fine. It's great for testing too; we regularly report back on any issues with sites or devices that don’t support it. It's definitely worth experimenting with now.
Some internal sysadmins are using IPv6 for their backup networks. It gives them more address space and allows for better routing among newer technologies. Anyone else here find it useful for backups?
What are the benefits of using IPv6 for backups compared to sticking with IPv4?
Honestly, I think IPv6 will become more mainstream when we have better DNS practices in place. Many people are still struggling to understand IPv6 addresses on the fly, especially during a crisis when they need it most. If we could simplify that process, we might see a shift.
That’s an interesting perspective! What do you think are the disadvantages of ignoring IPv6 entirely?