IPv6 Buzz 093: Dissecting DHCPv6

In this latest episode of IPv6 Buzz, Ed, Scott, and Tom do their first episode-long dive into DHCPv6, how it works, how it differs from IPv4 DHCP, and some aspects of dealing with its deployment. Topics include: * How DHCPv6 differs—and doesn’t—from SLAAC * What the DUID is and how it’s used * The difference between stateful and stateless DHCPv6 Sponsor: ITProTV Start or grow your IT career with online training from ITProTV. From CompTIA to Cisco and Microsoft, ITProTV offers more than 5,800 hours of on-demand training. Courses are listed by category, certification, and job role. IPv6 Buzz listeners can sign up and save 30% off all plans. Go to itpro.tv/buzz and use promo code BUZZ to save 30%. Show Links: RFC 8415 – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6 (DHCPv6) – IETF DHCPv6 and the Trouble with MAC Addresses Part 1 – Infoblox DHCPv6 and the Trouble with MAC Addresses Part 2 – Infoblox RFC 8947 – Link-Layer Address Assignment Mechanism for DHCPv6 – IETF RFC 8106 – IPv6 Router Advertisement Options for DNS Configuration – IETF Your Hosts: * Tom Coffeen @ipv6tom * Scott Hogg @scotthogg * Ed Horley @ehorley