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V8 N1 Paper 3
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Annals of the MS in Computer Science and Information Systems at
UNC Wilmington
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Spring 2014
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An Applied Case Study of an IPv6 Conversion in a Simulated Midsized Business
Michael Abate
Committee
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to address the eminent exhaustion of IPv4 address space by
gaining knowledge and practical experience of the replacement protocol, IPv6 by performing a
conversion of an IPv4 SMB network to IPv6. IPv4 has been the foundation of the Internet for
the past three decades, but it is a victim of its own success, and we are faced with the issue of
running out of IPv4 addresses to hand out. This research reviews the IPv4 and IPv6 protocols
including a comparison of the two. Following this review, the paper then examines the
mechanisms available for transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6. An IPv4 network was designed and
built to simulate a mid-sized business. The network then underwent a conversion to IPv6 to
understand the potential issues and impact of transitioning to the new protocol. The final results
provide a case study for networking professional considering a migration to IPv6. A suggested
project plan is included as well as a number of the common issues encountered during the
conversion process.
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Recommended Citation:
Abate, M., Kline, D, Vetter, R., Cummings, J. (2014) An Applied Case Study of an IPv6 Conversion in a Simulated Midsized Business. Annals of the Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems at UNC Wilmington, 8(1) paper 3. http://csbapp.uncw.edu/data/mscsis/full.aspx.
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V8 N1 Paper 3
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Annals of the MS in Computer Science and Information Systems at
UNC Wilmington
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Spring 2014
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