End-to-End Applications Migration Testing Over IPv6 Based Cellular Networks

Abstract

Over the past few years we have seen enormous growth in the number of devices which have become a part of the global internet. The average number of devices per user is increasing. This rapid growth of connected devices requires a large number of IP addresses. IPv6 was introduced to tackle the depletion of IP addresses but so far it has not been widely deployed. All the systems and devices cannot be shifted instantly over IPv6. The migration from IPv4 is complex and requires major modifications at system and device level. This thesis discusses in detail how end devices and applications deal with IPv6 connectivity and describes different migration scenarios. The outcome of this thesis would help us understand the current compatibility of applications with IPv6.