Checklist: Installing and configuring IPv6

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Checklist: Installing and configuring IPv6

Step Reference

Review IPv6 concepts, such as core protocols, addressing, and routing.

Understanding IPv6

Review IPv6 name resolution concepts for resolving DNS names to IP addresses.

Name Resolution

Verify that network adapter hardware is installed, or install hardware if needed.

Installing devices overview

Install IPv6 on this computer.

Install IPv6

(Manual configuration only) Configure IPv6 address and prefix settings.

Configure IPv6 with manual addresses

Use the ping command to verify that you have IPv6 installed and running.

Test an IPv6 configuration by using the ping command

Use the ping command to verify that you can communicate with another IPv6 node.

Test IPv6 connectivity by using the ping command