IPv6 On-Path Telemetry: Driving New Transformation in Network O&M

Built on Huawei’s pioneering research, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the architecture, techniques, and deployment of IPv6 on-path telemetry, highlighting the most recent developments in IP network technologies.

IPv6 on-path telemetry is a network Operations and Maintenance technology that has emerged alongside the development of IP network services in the 5G and cloud computing era. It has gradually achieved large-scale deployment and application. Starting with the challenges that 5G and cloud computing pose to IP networks and the shortcomings of traditional O&M, the book analyzes the differences between IPv6 on-path telemetry and traditional Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) technologies. It emphasizes the technical value of IPv6 on-path telemetry from a service perspective in the 5G and cloud era. Then, the book illustrates the technical implementation and deployment of IPv6 on-path telemetry, providing instructions supported by Huawei use cases. Finally, it explores the prospects of the IPv6 on-path telemetry industry and related techniques, drawing on Huawei’s expertise in IP networks and its research progress.

This book is intended for network planning engineers, technical support engineers, and network administrators. It will also appeal to researchers, students, and professionals interested in IP network technologies and communication networks.

Zhenbin Li is the chief protocol expert responsible for IP protocol research and standards promotion at Huawei. To date, he has acted as the editor-in-chief for the development of multiple technical books including SRv6 Network Programming: Ushering in a New Era of IP Networks, IPv6 Network Slicing: Offering New Experience for Industries, and Guide to SRv6 Network Deployment.

Pingan Yang is a senior expert responsible for data communication protocols at Huawei, taking the lead in the architecture design and delivery of Huawei’s box-shaped routers and CloudBRAS products, as well as the design and deployment of MPLS, Virtual Private Network (VPN), SRv6, and on-path telemetry.

Tao Han is a chief architect at Huawei Data Communication Product Line, responsible for the architecture and system design of routers, switches, and other products, accumulating a wealth of experience in the data communication field.

Tianran Zhou is a datacom protocol expert at Huawei, who has accumulated extensive experience in fields including SDN, AI-powered intelligent O&M, IPv6 Enhanced, and cloud-network synergy. He has submitted more than 50 patents, published more than 10 papers, and participated in the development of the technical book SRv6 Network Programming.