The ForwardingPlane - A wealth of rambling run-on sentences, misspellings, rants, and technical babble.
Sep. 3, 2026
Is your current network monitoring infrastructure capable of seeing IPv6 traffic or are you flying blind in a dual-stack environment? Today Ed, Nick, and Tom explore the critical challenges surrounding IPv6 visibility such as the limitations of vendor tools and the complexities of maintaining observability as networks evolve.
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Podcast link: IPB207: Flying Blind: Monitoring Might Not See IPv6
Aug. 20, 2026
Nick Buraglio and Tom Coffeen discuss a Reddit post that had what appeared to be new federal guidance on IPv6 adoption. While it seems the timelines and guidelines haven’t changed, the post raises questions about the effectiveness of mandates in driving IPv6 adoption. They posit that enabling IPv6 is not just a technical requirement but a strategic necessity for future-proofing infrastructure as organizations adopt zero trust and AI.
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Aug. 6, 2026
Franck Martin returns to the show to discuss the practical challenges of retiring IPv4 with hosts Ed, Nick, and Tom. Together they break down key strategies, how to work effectively with vendors, and how to mitigate potential outages during the transition. They also explore the cultural shifts necessary for successful IPv6 adoption and the importance of engaging security teams early in the process.
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Podcast link: IPB205: Moving to Disable IPv4 Show links: