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IPv6
The internet only works when PCs, servers and a great deal of other devices can find each other. They do this via IP addresses. However, the internet is actually running out of unique addresses. The outdated IPv4 standard is still the most widespread – but it cannot provide adequate security. If we do not take action and transition to IPv6, your users may one day no longer be able to access your website. The modern IPv6 standard makes many more addresses available while improving security and accessibility for you and your users. Your hosting provider will help you move your website over to IPv6, but it is also your responsibility, as the domain owner, to get the ball rolling.
Why
- "Three reasons why IPv6 is worth the effort" by Nick Buraglio
- "IPv6: It's time to get on board" by Paul Saab (Facebook)
- "Reasons for IPv6" by IPv6NOW
Usage statistics
- Pulse - IPv6 metric by Internet Society
- .nl statistics on IPv6 by SIDN Labs
- APNIC IPv6 Measurements
- World IPv6 Launch
- Google IPv6 statistics
- Cisco IPv6 statistics
- IPv6 RIPEness information
Background information
- FAQ on IPv6 by SIDN
- ISOC's Deploy360 on IPv6
- IPv6 Info Centre at RIPE NCC
- Wikipedia on IPv6
- "Policy Issues for Receiving Email in a World with IPv6 Hosts" from M³AAWG
