IPv6 command-line basics

Even if you understand the basics of the IPv6 protocol, working with IPv6 on a Linux host for the first time can be a bit daunting. Much like IPv4, IPv6 has its own unique set of command-line tools that can be leveraged to configure and troubleshoot IPv6 connectivity. Some of these tools are the same that we used with IPv4 and just use a slightly different syntax. Other tools are completely unique to IPv6. In this recipe, we'll walk through configuring and verifying basic IPv6 connectivity.

Getting ready

In this recipe, we'll be using a small lab consisting of two Linux hosts:

Getting ready

Each host has both an IPv4 address as well as an ...

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