1. FORUM ON NEXT GENERATION STANDARDIZATION (Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009)
A Pilot Implementation of an NGN Dual Stack IPv4/IPv6 network for MEWC, Malaysia
Prof Dr Sureswaran Ramadass,
Director, National Advanced IPv6 Centre of Excellence (NAv6),
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

2. IPv6 Pilot Project
The IPv6 Pilot Project was introduced in accordance with the National IPv6 Council’s vision of an IPv6-enabled Malaysia by 2010
One of the major milestones is to ensure that government agencies are IPv6-enabled by 2008
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

3. IPv6 Pilot Project
Two government agencies were chosen to initiate the Pilot project - MEWC and MAMPU
The Pilot Projects will be pioneering the deployment of IPv6 in Malaysia
Will function as reference and guideline for IPv6 deployment and adoption, focusing on the Malaysian government agencies
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

4. IPv6 Pilot Project
The IPv6 deployment was done in a gradual manner adopting several well recognized transition mechanisms
The step by step approach was taken to ensure that the migration would be free of any technical glitches or security issues
The project comprise of 4 phases
Dual-Stack
Tunneling
Translation
Isolated deployment
Expanding the infrastructure
Production Implementation
Commercial Services
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

5. IPv6 Pilot Project Objectives
Establish basic IPv6 capability in network devices located at the peering points, backbone, and Center LAN backbones
Basic IPv6 capability is defined here as being able to transport and route in dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) mode, and that all devices that are configured in dual-stack mode must be able to interoperate with each other
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

6. Areas of Focus for the Pilot Project
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

7. Governments agencies that uses Putrajaya Campus Network (PCN)
Government Agencies Involved in the IPv6 Pilot Project
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

8. Pilot Project IPv6 Connectivity
Current IPv6 Connectivity for MEWC and MAMPU
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

9. Technical view of the IPv6 connectivity USM to PCN
Logical IPv6 Network Topology for the IPv6 Pilot Project
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

10. Servers, security & routing devices installed at MAMPU
Snapshot of IPv6 traffic information monitored using iNetmon
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

11. Work done by NAv6 Engineers
One of many networking equipments being configured during Phase-3 implementation
Work done by NAv6 Engineers
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

12. Implementation, Phase 1
Installation of a single and isolated network, using both dual-stack and tunneling mechanism
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

13. Implementation, Phase 1
Testing IPv6 connectivity to a single node via tunneling mechanism (node installed in PNOC)
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

14. Implementation, Phase 2
Installation of Dual-stack tunneling for selected virtual networks using a fixed tunnel client
Migration of the PNOC to a dual-stack network
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

15. Implementation, Phase 3
Implementation of a fully functioning Dual-Stack IPv6 network at MEWC
Installation of
IPv6 Router
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

16. Post implementation study on the IPv6 internet services in MEWC
Implementation, Phase 4
Post implementation study on the IPv6 internet services in MEWC
Collective and comprehensive information based on the network services will be acquired
A guideline for IPv6 services migration is to be made available to MEWC
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

17. Available Budget & Time Gathering accurate information
Problems & Challenges
Available Budget & Time
Gathering accurate information
IP addresses that only have local significance and are not advertised outside their local networks
Devices with hardwired addresses
Important architecture devices that are not, and will never be, IPv6 capable (RFID time management)
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

18. Preventive Maintenances
Maintaining the IPv6 network
Continuous access to routing devices to maintain a reliable connectivity
Checking routing topology
Access Control List (ACL)
Checking and updating the security network security policies on security devices (firewalls, IDS / IPS) to ensure security is at optimum conditions
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

19. Preventive Maintenances
Monitoring both IPv4 and IPv6 network activities by using network management tools (JNetmon)
Maintaining and upgrading firmware for better support and stability
Constantly updating and maintaining operating systems and applications
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

20. Thank You
Q & A
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009