IPv6

The Internet Protocol (IP), version 6 (IPv6), is an evolutionary step from the current version, IPv4. Deploying IPv6, using defined transition mechanisms, does not disrupt current operations. IPv6 adds increased address space and improves Internet functionality using a simplified header format, support for authentication and privacy, autoconfiguration of address assignments, and enables new quality-of-service capabilities.

For more information, see the System Administration Guide, Volume 3.