<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Dear colleagues,<br><br>The SURFnet manual "Preparing an IPv6 Address Plan" has been updated and<br>is now available for download.<br><br><a href="https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/training/material/IPv6-for-LIRs-Training-Course/IPv6_addr_plan4.pdf">https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/training/material/IPv6-for-LIRs-Training-Course/IPv6_addr_plan4.pdf</a><br><br>Since its initial release in 2011, this manual has proved to be one of<br>the most popular downloads from the RIPE NCC website. It guides you<br>through the steps you need to take to create an effective and<br>comprehensive IPv6 address plan.<br><br>The manual is aimed at network managers and network architects who are<br>implementing IPv6 in their networks. It covers the following areas:<br><br>- Introduction to IPv6 addresses<br>- Options for working without an address plan<br>- Preparing an address plan for a network<br>- Detailed examples<br>- Managing hosts<br><br>We are delighted to have been involved with the production of this<br>extremely useful and easy-to-follow guide. The RIPE NCC is committed to<br>helping with the deployment of IPv6, and we believe that "Preparing an<br>IPv6 Address Plan" is essential reading for all those who share that<br>commitment.<br><br>Kind regards,<br><br>Nathalie Trenaman<br>RIPE NCC<br><div><br></div></body></html>