IPv6 Buzz

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IPv6 Buzz is for network engineers and infrastructure pros adopting IPv6 or who want to learn more about the protocol. Hosts Ed Horley, Tom Coffeen, and Nick Buraglio demystify IPv6’s intricacies and deliver practical insights in a conversational style that explain the how and why of implementation. They’ve literally written the books about IPv6 and routinely consult on public, private, and federal deployments. IPv6 Buzz is an essential podcast for building your knowledge, confidence, and expertise in working in this increasingly important domain.

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#206
August 20 · 26 min
IPB206: Do IPv6 Mandates Work?
Nick Burgalio and Tom Coffeen discuss a Reddit post that had what appeared to be new federal guidance on IPv6 adoption. While it seems the timelines and guidelines haven’t changed, the post raises q…
#205
August 6 · 1 hr
IPB205: Moving to Disable IPv4
Franck Martin returns to the show to discuss the practical challenges of retiring IPv4 with hosts Ed, Nick, and Tom. Together they break down key strategies, how to work effectively with vendors,…
#204
July 23 · 40 min
IPB204: Tayga and IPv6 Translation
Andrew Palardy joins the hosts to discuss how Tayga, the open-source NAT64 daemon for Linux, is being updated to ensure it is up to date with all the current RFCs. Andrew explains how recent RFC…
#203
June 25 · 26 min
IPB203: The Death of NAT
Network Address Translation (NAT), a foundational element of IPv4, faces critical reassessment as IPv6 deployment shifts the landscape. Ed and Tom evaluate the evolving role of NAT, questioning…
#202
June 11 · 36 min
IPB202: How to Get Hands-On IPv6 Deployment Experience
You can learn a lot about IPv6 from books, videos, and podcasts (such as this one), but it’s hard to beat hands-on experience. John Osmon joins our hosts to discuss how to set up your own IPv6 e…
#201
May 28 · 27 min
IPB201: The Never-Ending Prefix Debate: Revisiting Best Current Practices
Today’s conversation centers around a new Best Current Practices (BCP) RFC draft written by Jordi Palet Martinez. Our hosts explore the document for service providers and enterprises, including p…
#200
May 14 · 33 min
IPB200: Yes, IPv6 Is Complicated. IPv8 Won’t Help
Why is IPv6 so much more complicated than IPv4? Could a newer version such as IPv8 be the solution? Guest Brian Carpenter joins our hosts to explain that many of IPv6’s complications are m…
#199
April 30 · 22 min
IPB199: Developing IPv6-Friendly Code
Tom Coffeen and Nick Buraglio welcome Chris Cummings to talk about developing code for IPv6. Chris argues that moving to IPv6 restores end-to-end connectivity, which reduces complexity for…
#198
April 16 · 21 min
IPB198: IPv6 Privacy and Temporary Addresses
Today our hosts discuss IPv6 Privacy and Temporary Addresses to clarify how address provisioning can potentially work for host operating systems. The discussion covers the difference between…
#197
April 2 · 26 min
IPB197: SLAAC and the End of DHCP?
Today our hosts discuss the essential role of Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC) in successfully deploying an IPv6-mostly network. SLAAC is required to assign a unique IPv6 address to the…
#196
March 19 · 27 min
IPB196: Is End-to-End Connectivity the Right Goal?
One of the early design principles of the Internet was end-to-end connectivity: that is, every device on the Internet would be publicly addressable, and every device could share its resources or…
#195
March 5 · 18 min
IPB195: Start Network Automation with IPv6!
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 exp…
#194
February 19 · 38 min
IPB194: Navel Gazing at NAT in IPv6
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…
#193
February 5 · 35 min
IPB193: IPv6 Basics – Troubleshooting
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…
#192
January 22 · 39 min
IPB192: IPv6 Lab Update
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 dow…
#191
January 8 · 47 min
IPB191: IPv6 Predictions for 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 R…
#190
Dec 18, 2025 · 21 min
IPB190: IPv6 in Kubernetes Deployments
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 a…
#189
Dec 4, 2025 · 30 min
IPB189: RFC 9898 – Neighbor Discovery Considerations in IPv6 Deployments
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 s…
#188
Nov 20, 2025 · 35 min
IPB188: IPv6 Adoption for an Entire Country
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 h…
#187
Nov 6, 2025 · 20 min
IPB187: IPv6 RFC Updates
Today the IPv6 Buzz crew provides updates on the latest in IPv6 standards, RFCs, and best practices. They break down the recent discussions around RFC 6052, explore the options for RFC 8215, and…

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