Technical Summary
Operators worldwide are in various stages of preparing for, or
deploying IPv6 into their networks. The operators often face
difficult challenges related to both IPv6 introduction along with
those related to IPv4 run out. Operators will need to meet the
simultaneous needs of IPv6 connectivity and continue support for
IPv4
connectivity for legacy devices with a stagnant supply of IPv4
addresses. The IPv6 transition will take most networks from an
IPv4-
only environment to an IPv6 dominant environment with long transition
period varying by operator. This document helps provide a framework
for wireline providers who are faced with the challenges of
introducing IPv6 along with meeting the legacy needs of IPv4
connectivity utilizing well defined and commercially available IPv6
transition technologies.
Working Group Summary
The working group process was pretty straightforward. To the shepherd's knowledge, while every operator has not taken (or considered) taking every step laid out, there is no dissent regarding the approach. What the framework lays out is what steps make sense at the various decision points and how they should be thought through.
Document Quality
The framework is well written and has stood up under review.
Personnel
The Document Shepherd is Fred Baker. The Responsible AD is Ron Bonica.