We’ve been building and managing IPv6 networks ourselves for over a decade. Our IPAM module is easily integrated and has been used in production environments ranging from tier 1 service providers to large enterprises. Coupled with our integrated DNS Management module, our IPAM solution can be customized and complemented to your network’s unique needs.
Features:
- Supports IPv4 and IPv6 environments from ISP to enterprise.
- Compatible with ARIN RESTful Web Services.
- Manages IP allocations and assignments for both internal and external network spaces/assignments.
- Built in reporting to respective RIRs via SWIP, RESTFul interface or e-mail (RIR dependent).
- Optional IP allocation workflows/allocation/assignment.
- RESTful services API.
- Tagging of data via dynamic Smart Tags or static list.
- Subnet Scanning of critical network components: IPs, physical layer, logical layer 2 & 3 network components.
- Integrated search.
- Flexible integration options.
- Automatic CIDR/Subnetting.
- Manages SWIP data.
- Optional router integration for additional automation.
- Customized reporting including Host counts, HD ratios and Percent usage of IP space.
Why IPv6?
IPv4 as a standard has been around for decades. One of its limitations is the total size of assignable IPv4 addresses. Currently, IPv4 space has been fully assigned in Asia already and is expected to be fully assigned in Europe and North America in 6-12 months. To help mitigate the run out and provide additional features/functionality – IPv6 was developed.
IPv6 is a global network standard that provides a much bigger pool of addresses and additional stability in network environments. In order to have a smooth transition, IPv4 address space needs to be announced in tandem with IPv6 in a dual stacked environment. Serving up business applications in an IPv6 native environment lets businesses focus on their current operations and growth, while preparing for future IPv4 network limitations.
How IPv6 Helps You
• IPv6 assignments are large enough for requests to be made for both current needs as well as future needs. In addition, each business is expected to have only one assignment (an address in IPv6 is 128 bits – which allows for 3.4×1038 possible IP addresses).
• Additional packet header fields bring more intelligence to traffic routing/handling – similar to QoS that is selectively implemented in IPv4 environments.
• Permits true end-to-end connectivity and removes the need for antiquated protocols such as NAT.
• Extended address format and condensed packet header allows for simplified network. topologies and more efficient environments.
• Enhancements to supporting Mobile IP and computing devices.
What’s the Benefit of 6connect?
Implementing IPv6 is well documented, but given current business priorities, migrating to a new IP standard may not be at the top of the list. One of the simplest ways to leverage IPv6 is to use a partner like 6connect to assist with migration, implementation and management.
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