Nibbles & Bits
Network Automation, IPv6, and Beyond
RIPE-554 BCOP document is getting its successor!
Requirements for IPv6 in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Equipment Back in 2009, I asked our Slovenian government why IPv6 capabilities were not a factor in their IT equipment tenders – and the answer was “because we don’t know how to specify that....
6connect and BlueCat join forces to solve the multi-DDI problem
October 21st, 2020 – San Francisco, CA – The 6connect team is pleased to announce that they are working together with BlueCat on innovative integration opportunities to ease the administrative burden of hybrid infrastructure. Otherwise known as the “multi-DDI”...
Welcome to the New 6connect Site…
We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website that recently went live. Whether on desktop or mobile, the updated site will provide an elevated experience. It’s been completely revamped with improvements to our backend. There’s a whole host...
ProVision 7.4 is Here!
We're pleased to announce the release of ProVision 7.4! This release includes an improved admin interface, a new constraints feature, a new resources UI, and more. Check out the docs for a complete list of changes. Here are some highlights: New Admin Screen 1. One of...
Cloud-Based IPAM Solutions: The Coming Thing
Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) has emerged as the most important function of network management for service providers and enterprises alike. The reasons are pretty simple: Internet usage continues to grow, the number of online devices is not slowing down,...
The Path to IPv6 Part 1: A Template for IPv6 Presentations
If you’re reading this, chances are you already know IPv6 is here. The exhaustion of the Internet’s IPv4 space means deploying IPv6 continues across the globe. In fact, all Internet technical standards bodies as well as the U.S. federal government have endorsed IPv6...
ProVision 7.4 is Almost Here!
6connect ProVision 7.4 is in QA and you know what that means – letting you know what’s coming soon. We have been able to work in quite a few new features and usability enhancements based on customer feedback, so keep it coming! New Admin Screen 1. One of the oldest...
RPKI Client Project Update
Last summer, we announced the release of the long-awaited rpki-client project that we helped fund in a joint sponsorship with NetNod, IIS.SE, and SUNET. Specifically, rpki-client is an implementation that covers the client side of RPKI (Resource Public Key...
13 Benefits of an Automated Network Provisioning System
Manual, spreadsheet-based provisioning focused on individual, vendor-specific network elements simply can’t keep up with the proliferation of new devices and the dynamic nature of today’s networks. An automated provisioning and control platform, in contrast, reduces...
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