Final call for comments: [prop-016-v002]
"IPv6 allocations to v4 networks"
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This is the final call for comments on policy proposal [prop-016-v002]
"IPv6 allocations to v4 networks"
This proposal was presented at APNIC 17 and consensus was
reached:
"to update IPv6 policy and allocation procedures to explicitly
document the consideration given to an existing infrastructure
and customer base. A modification was accepted that requires
LIRs to have plan to move some of their customers from IPv4
to within two years."
This proposal is now submitted to the sig-policy mailing list for an
eight week discussion period. At the end of that period, if consensus
appears to have been achieved, the Chair of the Policy SIG will
ask the Executive Council to endorse the proposal for implementation.
* Send all comments and questions to: <sig-policy at apnic dot net>
* Deadline for comments: 3 May 2004
Proposal: IPv6 allocations to organisations with existing IPv4
infrastructure
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Version 2.0
Background
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The current IPv6 policy allows existing IPv4 infrastructure to be
considered in requests for IPv6 address space. This is described in
section 4.4 "Consideration of IPv4 Infrastructure", which states:
"Where an existing IPv4 service provider requests IPv6 space for
eventual transition of existing services to IPv6, the number of present
IPv4 customers may be used to justify a larger request than would be
justified if based solely on the IPv6 infrastructure."
This policy indicates an intention to consider an existing IPv4 network
in order to justify larger allocations, however it does not sufficiently
describe how that infrastructure and customer base should be taken into
account in making an IPv6 allocation. This policy proposal aims to
address this problem by clarifying the relevant policy and procedures.
Proposal
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The IPv6 policy and allocation procedures should be updated to
explicitly document the consideration given to an existing
infrastructure and customer base.
Section 4.4 of the policy should be replaced with the following:
"Where an existing IPv4 service provider requests IPv6 space for
provision of existing services via IPv6, the existing IPv4
infrastructure and customer base will be evaluated, and an IPv6
allocation will be made which is sufficient to allow the network
to be addressed using IPv6.
Section 5.1.2 should be replaced with the following:
"Organizations that meet the initial allocation criteria are
eligible to receive a minimum allocation of /32.
"Qualifying organizations may request an initial allocation
greater than /32 by submitting additional documentation that
reasonably justifies the request. This may include comprehensive
documentation of the planned infrastructure; or, in accordance
with section 4.4, a description of an existing IPv4 network which
is to receive IPv6 addresses. In either case, an allocation
will be made which fulfills the calculated address requirement,
in accordance with the HD-Ratio based utilisation policy."
In evaluating a request under this "existing IPv4 network" provision,
standard hostmaster request processes will be used to determine the
total IPv6 addressing requirement of the existing infrastructure and
customer base. Information may be obtained from previous requests
and/or database registrations, and additional exchanges as required.
The request and evaluation should apply only to IPv4 infrastructure
and customers which are intended to receive IPv6 addresses. It is not
necessary that the LIR commit to a complete transition to IPv6
at any time, however, LIRs should plan to move some of their
customers from IPv4 to within two years.
NIR considerations
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This policy should be applicable equally to all NIRs in the APNIC
region.
Implementation
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This policy should become effective in the APNIC region after approval
through the APNIC policy process, and reasonable coordination efforts
involving other RIR regions.
APNIC Secretariat <secretariat at apnic dot net>
Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Tel: +61-7-3858-3100
PO Box 2131 Milton, QLD 4064 Australia Fax: +61-7-3858-3199
Level 1, 33 Park Road, Milton, QLD http://www.apnic.net
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