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Training Camp’s 5-day Cisco IPv6 Fundamentals boot camp covers IPv6 addressing, routing protocols, and transition mechanisms. Built for network engineers preparing for IPv6 deployment. No exam attached.

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Curriculum aligned to the latest Exam Outline.
Format Live, Instructor-Led
Duration 5

Learning IPv6 Fundamentals is Hard. We Make it Easy.

This intensive 5-day boot camp covers the full scope of IPv6 fundamentals—from addressing and header formats to routing, services, and transition mechanisms. Our expert instructors guide you through the material with hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios. By Friday, you’ll have the skills to design and deploy IPv6 in enterprise environments.

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We use Cisco’s official training materials, so you’re learning exactly what Cisco wants you to know—not third-party content that may miss the mark or fall behind Cisco platform updates.

Hands-On Lab Environment

Spend less time in slides and more time configuring. Our lab-intensive approach lets you practice IPv6 addressing, routing, transition mechanisms and security on live Cisco routers.

Dual-Stack Ready

Learn how to run IPv6 alongside your existing IPv4 infrastructure without disruption.

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    COURSE STRUCTURE

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    MODULE_ID: PREP

    Live Training QS: ~5
    BEFORE CLASS
    Critical Path

    Before Class

    Pre-course materials access
    L.prep.1
    Foundation concepts review
    L.prep.2
    Baseline self-assessment
    L.prep.3

    MODULE_ID: C-IP6FD-01

    Live Training QS: ~5
    DAY 1
    Critical Path

    IPv6 Fundamentals and Addressing

    IPv4 Exhaustion and the Rationale for IPv6
    L.01.1
    IPv6 Features, Benefits and Market Drivers
    L.01.2
    IPv6 Address Format, Notation and Prefix Length
    L.01.3
    Address Types: Global Unicast, Unique Local, Link-Local
    L.01.4
    Multicast, Anycast and Required Node Addresses
    L.01.5
    IPv6 Header Fields and Extension Headers
    L.01.6
    Lab: Enable IPv6 Addressing on Cisco Routers
    L.01.7
    Enabling IPv6 on Windows, macOS and Linux Hosts
    L.01.8
    IPv6 Configuration in Cisco IOS XE Software
    L.01.9
    ICMPv6 Message Types and Functions
    L.01.10
    Neighbor Discovery: RS, RA, NS and NA
    L.01.11
    Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC) and Renumbering
    L.01.12
    Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) and Path MTU Discovery
    L.01.13
    Lab: Analyze Neighbor Discovery and SLAAC Operation
    L.01.14
    Lab: Verify IPv6 Connectivity with Ping and Traceroute
    L.01.15

    MODULE_ID: C-IP6FD-02

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 2
    Critical Path

    IPv6 Services and Routing Protocols

    DNS in IPv6: AAAA Records and PTR Zones
    L.02.1
    Stateful and Stateless DHCPv6 Operations
    L.02.2
    DHCPv6 Prefix Delegation for Branch Routers
    L.02.3
    IPv6 QoS: Traffic Class and Flow Label
    L.02.4
    Cisco IOS XE IPv6 Features and CEFv6
    L.02.5
    IPv6 Mobility Concepts and Home Agents
    L.02.6
    Lab: Configure DHCPv6 Server, Relay and Prefix Delegation
    L.02.7
    Interior and Exterior Gateway Protocols for IPv6
    L.02.8
    Routing with RIPng Configuration and Verification
    L.02.9
    OSPFv3 Characteristics, LSA Changes and Address Families
    L.02.10
    OSPFv3 Configuration, Areas and Authentication
    L.02.11
    Integrated IS-IS for IPv6 Multi-Topology
    L.02.12
    Verifying IPv6 Routing Tables and Adjacencies
    L.02.13
    Lab: Configure and Verify OSPFv3
    L.02.14
    Lab: Configure Integrated IS-IS for IPv6
    L.02.15

    MODULE_ID: C-IP6FD-03

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 3
    Critical Path

    EIGRP, MP-BGP, FHRP and Multicast

    EIGRP for IPv6 Characteristics and Named Mode
    L.03.1
    MP-BGP IPv6 Address Family Peering
    L.03.2
    BGP Filtering and Policy for IPv6 Prefixes
    L.03.3
    IPv6 Policy-Based Routing with Route Maps
    L.03.4
    HSRP, VRRPv3 and GLBP for IPv6
    L.03.5
    Route Redistribution Between IPv6 Protocols
    L.03.6
    Lab: Configure EIGRP for IPv6 and MP-BGP
    L.03.7
    Lab: Configure HSRP for IPv6
    L.03.8
    IPv6 Multicast Addressing and Scopes
    L.03.9
    PIM Sparse Mode for IPv6 and Rendezvous Points
    L.03.10
    Embedded RP and MP-BGP Multicast Address Family
    L.03.11
    Multicast Listener Discovery Versions and Snooping
    L.03.12
    MLD Group Limits and Access Control
    L.03.13
    IPv6 Multicast Applications and Troubleshooting Tools
    L.03.14
    Lab: Implement IPv6 Multicast with PIM and MLD
    L.03.15

    MODULE_ID: C-IP6FD-04

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY 4
    Critical Path

    Transition Mechanisms and IPv6 Security

    Implementing Dual-Stack on Nodes and Applications
    L.04.1
    Manual and GRE IPv6 Tunnels
    L.04.2
    Automatic Tunnels: 6to4, ISATAP and 6rd
    L.04.3
    NAT64 and DNS64 Translation for IPv6-Only Clients
    L.04.4
    NPTv6 and Stateful Translation Options
    L.04.5
    Transition Planning and Single-Stack Migration
    L.04.6
    Lab: Configure IPv6 Tunnels over IPv4
    L.04.7
    IPv6 ACLs: Header Filtering and ICMPv6 Types
    L.04.8
    Security Issues in Dual-Stack and Tunnel Environments
    L.04.9
    First-Hop Security: RA Guard, DHCPv6 Guard and ND Inspection
    L.04.10
    IPsec and IKEv2 for IPv6 VPNs
    L.04.11
    Cisco IOS Firewall and Zone-Based Policy for IPv6
    L.04.12
    IPv6 Security Best Practices on the Routing Plane
    L.04.13
    Lab: Configure Advanced IPv6 ACLs
    L.04.14
    Lab: Implement IPsec and IKE for IPv6
    L.04.15

    MODULE_ID: C-IP6FD-05

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY 5
    Critical Path

    Deploying IPv6 in Enterprise and Service Provider Networks

    IPv6 Address Allocation from RIRs and Providers
    L.05.1
    Enterprise Address Planning and Subnet Design
    L.05.2
    The IPv6 Multihoming Problem and Options
    L.05.3
    Campus, Data Center and WAN Deployment Strategies
    L.05.4
    Branch Deployment Profiles and Prefix Delegation
    L.05.5
    IPv6 in Cisco SD-WAN and SD-Access Fabrics
    L.05.6
    Lab: Configure Cisco IOS Firewall for IPv6
    L.05.7
    Service Provider IPv6 Deployment Models
    L.05.8
    MPLS 6PE and 6VPE Overview
    L.05.9
    Broadband, Cable and Mobile Access IPv6
    L.05.10
    IPv6 in Cloud IaaS and SaaS Environments
    L.05.11
    Enterprise and Service Provider Case Studies
    L.05.12
    Lab: Design and Deploy an End-to-End IPv6 Network
    L.05.13
    Capstone: Build and Present an IPv6 Deployment Plan
    L.05.14
    Final Review and Next Steps
    L.05.15

    MODULE_ID: POST

    Live Training QS: ~8
    AFTER CLASS
    Critical Path

    After Class

    There is no exam attached to this course, so your focus after class is putting the skills to work.
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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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    Real questions from real professionals who passed.
    Here's how we answer them.

    This course provides a solid foundation in IPv6, helping you stay ahead as networks transition from IPv4. You’ll gain the skills to design, deploy, and troubleshoot IPv6 networks using Cisco technologies.

    The course focuses on practical knowledge, with labs and scenarios that mirror what you’ll face in enterprise and service provider environments. You’ll leave with skills you can apply immediately on the job.

    Yes. You’ll have access to remote labs that allow you to configure and test IPv6 features in Cisco IOS environments, helping reinforce your learning through real-world practice.

    Absolutely. The training includes case studies and examples from both enterprise and service provider networks, so you’ll be ready to support IPv6 in any environment.

    This course is ideal for network engineers, administrators, and architects who want to build or refresh their knowledge of IPv6 and how it integrates with Cisco technologies.

    This is an official Cisco course, designed by experts and taught by certified instructors. It includes Cisco-authorized courseware, hands-on labs, and access to Cisco Digital Learning tools.

    Yes. The course covers key transition mechanisms and planning strategies for integrating IPv6 into dual-stack and hybrid environments, along with best practices for deployment.

    Yes. The course is designed to introduce IPv6 concepts from the ground up, making it accessible even if you haven’t worked with IPv6 before. A basic understanding of networking is recommended.

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