IPv6Microsoft supports industry-standard technologies including the new standard protocol for the Internet, Internet Protocol version 6 (also known as IPv6), which is the next step beyond IPv4, the current standard protocol for the Internet. These protocols provide IP addresses, the "phone numbers" for the Internet that are responsible for identifying computers and devices so that they can communicate. IPv6 is designed to solve many of the problems of IPv4, including mobility, auto-configuration, and overall extensibility. IPv6 expands the address space on the Internet and supports a nearly unlimited number of devices that can be directly connected to the Internet. Microsoft is committed to expanding the worldwide capabilities of the Internet through IPv6 and enabling a variety of new and exciting scenarios. Microsoft and other major technology companies have been working behind the scenes for years to deliver a smooth transition from IPv4 to IPv6—in effect an upgrade of the entire Internet—and we continue to lead in the development of this new standard.
World IPv6 Launch: June 6, 2012 On June 6, 2012, Microsoft will participate with other members of the Internet Society (ISOC) in the World IPv6 Launch, the kickoff of a broad industry effort to permanently enable the next generation Internet Protocol (IPv6). Business ResourcesTechnical Resources- IPv6 - Technology overview
An overview of IPv6 in Windows Server "8" Beta, its practical applications, new and changed functionality, and links to additional resources. - Understanding IPv6, Second Edition
This Microsoft Press book describes IPv6 concepts, protocols, and processes in detail and explains how IPv6 is supported in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. - Understanding IPv6
This Microsoft Press book describes IPv6 concepts, protocols, and processes in detail and explains how IPv6 is supported in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Download Updates to Understanding IPv6 to learn of IPv6 developments that have occurred since publication of this book. - Introduction to IP Version 6
This paper provides a technical foundation of Internet standards-based IPv6 concepts and protocols. - IPv6 Transition Technologies
This paper describes the Intra-site Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol (ISATAP), 6to4, and Teredo IPv6 transition technologies and how they are supported in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista. - Using IPv6 and Teredo
This article describes how the combination of IPv6, Teredo, and Windows Firewall provides enhanced connectivity and protection from malicious IPv6 traffic. - IPv6 Security Considerations and Recommendations
This article describes security considerations for IPv6 and Microsoft’s recommendations and best practices. - Domain Name System Client Behavior in Windows Vista
This article describes the Domain Name System (DNS) query and registration behavior for computers running Windows Vista. - Intra-site Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol Deployment Guide
This paper describes how to deploy the Intra-site Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol (ISATAP) IPv6 transition technology for test labs and for temporary connectivity on an existing IPv4-only intranet. - Michael Surkan: Introduction to IPv6
In this Channel 9 Forums webcast, Microsoft Program Manager Michael Surkan describes why IPv6 matters and how it represents the future of the Internet. - Mike Barrett: Testing and Deploying IPv6
In this Channel 9 Forums webcast, Microsoft Software Design Engineer in Test Mike Barrett describes how to test and deploy IPv6. - Using Windows Tools to Obtain IPv6 Configuration Information
This article describes how you can use Windows command-line tools to obtain IPv6 configuration details.
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