Create the Perfect IPv6 Address Plan – AFRINIC

Who is this course for?

Network Engineers

Configures and maintains an IP network.

Systems Admins

Configures and maintains IT systems.

Others

A curious IT student or individual who wants to expand their knowledge of IPv6

Why take this course?

To gain skills which enable you to plan, design, and implement an IPv6 addressing scheme that meets your organisation’s specific requirements.

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Why take this course?

To gain skills which enable you to plan, design, and implement an IPv6 addressing scheme that meets your organisation’s specific requirements.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of Foundational IPv6 concepts

A basic understanding of IPv4 addressing and subnetting

Experience configuring and maintaining basic IPv6 parameters on Windows, Linux, or Unix hosts

Experience configuring and maintaining basic IPv6 parameters on Cisco, Juniper or MikroTik routers

Learning Objectives

Determine the precise amount of IPv6 space for any network

Obtain the required IPv6 prefix from AFRINIC (the RIR)

Implement a detailed IPv6 address plan in an IP Address Management System (IPAMS)

Subnet an IPv6 prefix and other subnet maths

Learning Path

Course Content

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

Setting the Context

Pre-Requisite Knowledge

IPv6 Address Plan Best Practices

ESTIMATE & DESIGN

How Much Space Do I Need as an ISP?

How Much Space Do I Need as an Enterprise Network?

Using AFRINIC’s IPv6 Prefix Estimator Tool

IPv6 Subnetting

PROCURE

Mid-Course Poll

Getting IPv6 Space from AFRINIC

Choosing Between PA vs PI Space

IMPLEMENT

Best Practices for Subnet Allocation

Worked Example – ISP Address Plan in an IPAMs

CONCLUSION & NEXT STEPS

Final Exam

End of Course Poll

What Next?

Mukom Tamon

Trainer/SME

Mukom Tamon

Course Architect | Auditor

Adebowale Aduloju

Instructional Developer

About Instructor

Mukom Tamon

2 Courses

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Free

Course Includes

15 Lessons