<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">My organization has begun working through
the definition of an enterprise IPv6 acquisition, allocation, and deployment
strategy. I was charged with identifying the process required to acquire
IPv6 address space from the three registrars (ARIN, RIPE, and APNIC) from
which we currently have carrier independent IPv4 allocations. Our thoughts
are, because we have a dual carrier connected Internet POP within each
of these IPv4 allocations we should request provider independent IPv6 space
from each of the registrars. Imagine my surprise when I found that each
registrar has adopted a policy that does not allow for the assignment of
carrier independent IPv6 address space to end customers. This policy runs
counter to an obligation to our customers, supplier and dealer to provide
no less than two connection paths into and out of our Internet facing network
application environments. Not to mention robbing us of the leverage needed
to be able to shop our very considerable WAN circuit business between carriers.
Is anyone aware of a coalition of companies that is working together to
over turn this policy? </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Anthony A. Crumb<br>
Enterprise IP/DNS Management<br>
Global IT Solutions, Caterpillar Inc.<br>
Email: crumbaa@cat.com<br>
Phone: 309-494-7816</font>