Professional Services Firm Ensures Secure and Successful IPv6 Deployments for Customers with the OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet
Customer Company Size
SME
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet
Tech Stack
- IPv6
- DHCPv6
- 6in4 tunnel
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Digital Expertise
Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - Ethernet
Applicable Industries
- Professional Service
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Remote Collaboration
Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
Nephos6, Inc. is an IPv6 and Cloud Computing Professional Services firm located in Raleigh, NC. The company was founded by a number of industry experts with significant deployment experience in IPv6 (and cloud computing). The company uses a five-stage methodology to manage the IPv6 integration effort for enterprises and service providers. The first four stages involve cultivating a common understanding of the current environment, aligning business and technical drivers, assessing the IT infrastructure and support systems for IPv6 support capability, and developing architectures and plans for deployment. The fifth stage, Implementation, sees the rollout of IPv6, in a controlled but progressive manner.
The Challenge
Nephos6, a professional services firm specializing in IPv6 and Cloud Computing, was tasked with quickly building a network capable of demonstrating multiple key IPv6 technologies in support of customer training and transaction programs. The challenge was to validate and test designs, manage and troubleshoot deployments, and monitor for unauthorized/rogue IPv6 Devices. The company needed a comprehensive, portable, and remotely accessible tool to support these key activities. The company was looking for a tool that could provide fast and accurate device discovery, identification of tunneling protocols, and easy-to-use tools for troubleshooting integration issues.
The Solution
Nephos6 used the OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet from NETSCOUT to support their IPv6 deployment. The OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet reduced deployment time by providing fast and accurate device discovery, identification of tunneling protocols, and easy-to-use tools for troubleshooting integration issues. The OptiView XG contains a robust discovery capability, the ability to capture IPv6 tunnel traffic and identify the type of transition mechanism being used. It can also identify a number of IPv6 services types a node is offering, and an analysis of router advertisements. Collectively these features provided a valuable tool chest to support Nephos6’ common requirements.
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