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  • IPB195: Start Network Automation with IPv6!

    IPB195: Start Network Automation with IPv6!
    Mar 5 2026
    If you’re looking for a network automation project but you’re worried about breaking stuff, why not build your automation adventure around IPv6? If your production traffic runs on IPv4, you can experiment with automated configurations and changes using IPv6 without negatively impacting that v4 traffic. You can get a two-for one experience learning both IPv6... Read more »
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    18 min
  • IPB194: Navel Gazing at NAT in IPv6

    IPB194: Navel Gazing at NAT in IPv6
    Feb 19 2026
    Ed, Nick, and Tom discuss the need for Network Address Translation v6 to v6 (NAT66). While Network Prefix Translation (NPTv6) exists, its limitations make it insufficient for real-world business needs. They also highlight that without a standardized NAT66, the market is forcing vendors to implement their own, hindering widespread IPv6 adoption. Episode Links: IPv6-to-IPv6 Network... Read more »
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    38 min
  • IPB193: IPv6 Basics – Troubleshooting

    IPB193: IPv6 Basics – Troubleshooting
    Feb 5 2026
    Are you struggling to get IPv6 working, whether in a lab or even a pilot deployment? Ed, Nick, and Tom walk through the essentials of IPv6 troubleshooting, revealing the non-negotiable differences between IPv4 and IPv6 that can trip up even experienced network engineers. They break down why blocking all ICMP, like in v4, will instantly... Read more »
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    35 min
  • IPB192: IPv6 Lab Update

    IPB192: IPv6 Lab Update
    Jan 22 2026
    Thinking of setting up an IPv6 lab this year? Our hosts dive into a major update on building and testing modern IPv6 networks, focusing on the game-changing “IPv6-mostly” architecture. They break down the essential components you need to get this working, including DHCP Option 108 and the nitty gritty of client support. In this episode,... Read more »
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    39 min
  • IPB191: IPv6 Predictions for 2026

    IPB191: IPv6 Predictions for 2026
    Jan 8 2026
    Will Microsoft’s CLAT bring widespread adoption rates for IPv6? Will there be significant advancements in corporate and cloud adoption as well? Will this finally be the year we see the fix for the RFC 6724? Ed Horley, Tom Coffeen, and Nick Buraglio make their predictions for the new year in the first IPv6 Buzz of... Read more »
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    47 min
  • IPB190: IPv6 in Kubernetes Deployments

    IPB190: IPv6 in Kubernetes Deployments
    Dec 18 2025
    Kubernetes is a popular container orchestration platform. Today’s IPv6 Buzz episode explores the benefits of using IPv6 in Kubernetes, and how Kubernetes uses IP addresses in both the control plane and data plane.We also address why the adoption rate is estimated to be so low, from default configurations to issues with non-IPv6-aware applications inside containers.... Read more »
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    21 min
  • IPB189: RFC 9898 – Neighbor Discovery Considerations in IPv6 Deployments

    IPB189: RFC 9898 – Neighbor Discovery Considerations in IPv6 Deployments
    Dec 4 2025
    The newly published RFC 9898 is the discussion of today’s podcast. The IPv6 Buzz crew explore the complexities of neighbor discovery and review solutions for both operators and architects. They share how this RFC serves as a single, detailed resource to improve your understanding of neighbor discovery and to reduce the potential attack surface in... Read more »
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    31 min
  • IPB188: IPv6 Adoption for an Entire Country

    IPB188: IPv6 Adoption for an Entire Country
    Nov 20 2025
    What does it take for an entire country to adopt IPv6? Our guest today is Tenanoia (Noia) Simona, CEO of Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation, the country’s sole telecommunications provider. She’s here to walk us through the difficulties of connecting the many islands of Tuvalu and their journey to achieving one of the world’s highest IPv6 adoption... Read more »
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    36 min