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Summary
Gain experience with IPv6 now
Demand IPv6 support for all new network hardware and software
NAT-PT enables stateful, application transparent translation between IPv4/IPv6
NAT-PT replaces NAT
The transition to IPv6 is possible today
Linux is ready for IPv6-only today
Microsoft Vista (Longhorn) will enable IPv6-only Windows networks
Notes:
Regardless of whether you wish to be an early adopter or not, you should think about IPv6 today and plan for a transition now. Developing a comprehensive transition strategy and carrying it out during the next upgrade cycle in our organization will help make the move less painful. With NAT-PT, DNS proxies building robust IPv6-only networks is possible today. Demand support for IPv6 for all new hardware and software.