Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6: Challenges and Insights

This chapter explores the current landscape of IPv4 and IPv6 adoption, emphasizing the increasing traffic on IPv6 driven by video content and IoT technologies. It highlights the challenges faced by enterprises and ISPs, especially smaller ones, in transitioning to IPv6 while sharing personal anecdotes about user experiences. The discussion also covers the historical evolution of IPv6, its design principles, and the complexities surrounding its implementation compared to IPv4.