Enabling IPv6 Nodes Task Map (IPv6 Administration Guide)

IPv6 Administration Guide

Enabling IPv6 Nodes Task Map

Table 2–1 Enabling IPv6 Nodes Task Map


Task	Description	For Instructions
Enable IPv6 on a node	Involves touching `hostname6.interface` file, displaying addresses, and entering the addresses in the `/etc/inet/ipnodes` file. See the note that follows this table.	How to Enable IPv6 on a Node
Configure a Solaris IPv6 router	Involves adding entries to the `indp.conf` file.	How to Configure a Solaris IPv6 Router
Configure a 6to4 router	Involves configuring a 6to4 interface in the `/etc/hostname6.ip.6to4tun0` file	How to Configure a 6to4 Router
Add IPv6 addresses to NIS and NIS+	Involves adding entries to the `/etc/ipnodes` file.	How to Add IPv6 Addresses to NIS and NIS+
Add IPv6 addresses to DNS	Involves adding AAAA records to the DNS zone and reverse zone file.	How to Add IPv6 Addresses to DNS

Note –

You can enable IPv6 on a system when you install the Solaris software. If you answered yes to enable IPv6 during the installation process, you can omit the following procedures to enable IPv6.