IPv6 uses hexadecimal for addressing. Since IPv6 addresses are 128 bits long, this can make for a lot to type. In this video, Doug Bassett explains the shorthand notation for IPv6.
This is an example of the real-world, online HD certification training done at StormWind.com.
If you have any questions, feel free to email our Senior Technical Instructor Doug Bassett at doug.bassett@stormwind.com.
We look forward to seeing you in class soon.
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