Strategic IPv4 to IPv6 transition: A Dual Stack approach for Internetservice provider
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https://doi.org/10.31908/19098367.3226Keywords:
Dual stack, ISP, IPv4 to IPv6 transitionAbstract
The global exhaustion of IPv4 addresses is driving the transition to IPv6 among Internet Service Providers (ISPs)The objective of this research is to design an IPv4-to-IPv6 transition plan for Gomes Comunicaciones, an ISP operating in the Píllaro canton of Ecuador. Current demands make this transition essential to ensure service continuity and enhance the company's competitiveness. Two methodologies were employed in the development: Kanban and ADVI. As a result, a robust transition plan was obtained, based on an analysis of the company's existing infrastructure, the selection of a transition method, and the detailed technical activities required for a proper migration. The plan was validated by the company's management and technical staff, who confirmed its clarity, objectivity, and technical detail. Additionally, a scenario simulation was conducted in GNS3.
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