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CRA, RIPE NCC conduct IPv6 training
course in capacity building initiative
Story by Qatar Tribune • 1d
Tribune News Network
Doha
In line with Qatar’s Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Implementation Strategy
and as an essential component of the ongoing joint capacity-building efforts, the
Communications Regulatory Authority in Qatar (CRA), in collaboration with the
Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC), conducted a
three-day training course on IPv6 from February 19 to 21.
The training course was attended by attendees representing Qatar’s IPv6
Taskforce members from Aspire Zone, Qatar Energy, Ministry of Public Health,
Hamad International Airport, Sidra Medicine, General Authority of Customs,
Carnegie Mellon University-Qatar, Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa
University, Qatar Foundation, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar
Airways, and the University of Doha for Science and Technology.
The training was designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and
skills required for a seamless and successful transition from Internet Protocol
version 4 (IPv4) to IPv6. It provided an in-depth exploration of critical aspects of
transitioning to IPv6 such as configuration, deployment, routing, and security. It
addressed the significance of IPv6 and its necessity for modern networks. The
course offered foundational knowledge on planning IPv6 deployment and
addressing strategies.
“In line with our commitment to support digital transformation and enhancing the
technological infrastructure in the State of Qatar, the importance of the training
course offered in collaboration with the RIPE NCC becomes evident. This
initiative is a cornerstone in our strategy to building the capacity of our technical
staff and enable them to apply the latest global standards in the Information and
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