IPv6 Buzz 082: All About Allocations

In today’s IPv6 Buzz podcast, Ed, Tom, and Scott discuss IPv6 allocations. Getting allocation right is critical to a successful IPv6 adoption. Topics discussed include: * Allocation sizing: How small is too small (and how big is too big)? * The differences between allocations from Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), Service Providers, and government agencies * Some of the address planning principles critical to properly sizing an allocation request * How much IPv6 do RIRs have and how do they manage it? * Do I need a Provider Independent (PI) allocation? Thanks for listening! Sponsor: Itential Itential is network and cloud automation. Itential’s software makes it easy for network teams to get insights into your entire infrastructure, immediately detect non-compliant assets for rapid remediation, and manage and deploy changes across both CLI & API infrastructure. Find out more at www.itential.com/packetpushers. Show Links: IPv6 Prefix Allocation Methods – Infoblox Only You Can Prevent IPv6 Prefix Disaggregation – Infoblox Your First IPv6 Request – ARIN How to Request an IPv6 Allocation – RIPE Number Resources Policy Manual – ARIN Your Hosts: * Tom Coffeen @ipv6tom * Scott Hogg @scotthogg * Ed Horley @ehorley