Software Compatibility
NetSumo’s Andy Davidson talks about that company’s experience with IPv6 software compatibility.
In order for your entire network to be IPv6 ready you need to ensure that all hardware and software is dual stacked (running IPv4 and IPv6). If you have purchased software from a third party you’ll need to get in touch with the provider to check if the product is already IPv6 compatible or if there’s an upgrade available. A great deal of software already on the market (including many computer operating systems, though not Windows XP) is IPv6-ready by default.
If no IPv6 upgrade is available, you’ll need to look for an alternative software source. Any software that you have developed in house may have to be rewritten.
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