> > I do not recommend to use the rc.d/network_ipv6 script for manual > > configuration because it often ends up an incomplete configuration as > > you experienced. Rebooting the system would be better. The > > rc.d/netif script on 9.X works well for that purpose without a > > reboot, though. > > OK. I think there are a fair number of environments (ie: server) where > rebooting for an IP change wouldn't be acceptable. So I would like to > make sure that my manual method is close enough that I can share info > without leading others down the wrong path. Good to hear this will be > easier in 9.x.
Agreed. It is vital to have a well defined procedure for bringing up IPv6 on a running system, without a complete reboot. Bouncing the interface may be acceptable - but far better would be to do without even that. Steinar Haug, Nethelp consulting, sth...@nethelp.no _______________________________________________ freebsd-net@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-net To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-net-unsubscr...@freebsd.org"
