'IPv6 Mostly': A Smart Strategy for Balancing Legacy and Modern Networking Needs

The move from IPv4 to IPv6 is not straightforward. In a world where use cases for both protocols exist, there needs to be some sort of transition. Dual stack is one option but “IPv6 mostly” is another. On today’s show, guest Ondřej Caletka from RIPE NCC explores transitioning to an IPv6-centric network while retaining IPv4 for legacy devices. He shares insights from RIPE NCC's training and network implementation efforts, emphasizing the benefits of reducing IPv4 dependency. The conversation covers practical challenges, such as testing dual-stack networks and IoT device compatibility, and security considerations.