IPv6 Deployment Workshop

Advanced Training for Research & Education Networks

Organized by Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN)

Duration

31 July - 2 August 2018

Location

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Participants

32 Trainees

Countries

24 Nations

Workshop Impact

29

Engineers Trained

24

Countries Represented

13

International Participants

3

Intensive Days

Participating Countries

Engineers from across Asia participated in this comprehensive IPv6 training program

🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
🇧🇹 Bhutan
🇳🇵 Nepal
🇲🇲 Myanmar
🇲🇳 Mongolia
🇱🇦 Laos
🇰🇭 Cambodia
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇮🇳 India
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇵🇭 Philippines
🇵🇰 Pakistan
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
🇹🇭 Thailand
🇻🇳 Vietnam

Training Program

Day 1: IPv6 Foundations

IPv6 introduction, addressing schemes, and OSPFv3 theory with hands-on laboratory exercises

Day 2: Advanced Routing

BGP theory and comprehensive labs covering iBGP, eBGP, Route Reflectors, and peer groups, plus IPv6 deployment planning

Day 3: Real-world Applications

IPv6 in WLAN environments, security configurations, server setup, troubleshooting techniques, and certification ceremony

Key Achievements

Technical Excellence

Comprehensive training on IPv6 deployment covering network planning, dual-stack operations, advanced routing protocols (OSPFv3, BGP), and security best practices.

Hands-on Experience

Practical laboratory sessions with real-world scenarios, enabling participants to gain confidence in IPv6 deployment across various network environments.

Knowledge Transfer

All 29 participants received official certificates and comprehensive lab materials, empowering them to serve as IPv6 advocates in their home institutions.

Regional Collaboration

Strengthened networking relationships between Asian NRENs, fostering ongoing collaboration in IPv6 deployment initiatives.

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4

Quality Education

Advanced technical training and capacity building for network engineers across the region

SDG 9

Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Strengthening network infrastructure capabilities and promoting technological innovation

SDG 17

Partnerships for the Goals

Building international partnerships between research and education networks

Future Impact

Local Replication

  • Participants encouraged to replicate workshops in home institutions
  • Knowledge multiplication across regional networks
  • Sustainable capacity building model

Enhanced Network Readiness

  • Improved IPv6 deployment capabilities
  • Better prepared for IPv4 address exhaustion
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills

Continuous Improvement

  • Participant feedback integration
  • Enhanced logistics and facilities
  • Ongoing collaboration with TEIN*CC