So why is "IPv4 with longer addresses" a problem anyway?

Nick Hilliard nick-lists at netability.ie
Sat May 29 23:39:44 CEST 2010


On 29/05/2010 22:29, Benedikt Stockebrand wrote:
> I don't think so.  If we had stuck with IPv4 except for the address
> size we'd still have, among other issues,
[...]
> - The need for VRRP, HSRP or passive routing daemons on all clients to
>   set up redundant routers

This statement makes it quite clear that you have never managed ipv6 in a
reliable production environment on an ongoing basis.

Nick



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