What are IPv4 and IPv6? IP stands for Internet protocol and the v stands for the version, in this case it would be version four or version six. The IPv4 is the currently used protocol and IPv6 seems to be the next protocol to be most widely deployed. A golden rule says to “never touch a running system.”(Morgan, 2007, page 2) At least not if they are functioning like they are supposed to. Since IPv4 is reaching its limits, then IPv6 may be the next viable option. IP addresses are uniquely identified…
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