IPv6 Buzz 90: IPv6 Unique Local Addresses (ULAs) And You

In this episode Ed, Scott, and Tom chat about Unique Local Addresses (ULAs), what they are, how they are used, when (or if) you should use them in your networks. Topics discussed include: * What are Unique Local Addresses? What purpose are they supposed to serve? * How are ULAs defined and provisioned according to standards? (And how do they actually get defined and provisioned in actual networks?) * What are some of the problems with ULAs? * Should you deploy ULAs? If not, what should you deploy instead and why? Thanks for listening! Sponsor: InterOptic InterOptic makes high quality optical modules you can rely on. Plus, they are far cheaper than OEM optics. Save big money without compromising quality. Visit interoptic.com/packet-pushers. Show Links: Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses – RFC Editor 3 Ways to Ruin Your Future Network with IPv6 Unique Local Addresses (2 parts) – Infoblox Default Address Selection for Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) – RFC Editor Deprecating Site Local Addresses – IEFT Your Hosts: * Tom Coffeen @ipv6tom * Scott Hogg @scotthogg * Ed Horley @ehorley