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PUBLICATIONS

USGv6 Test Program Guide

Published

Author(s)

Douglas C. Montgomery, Erica Johnson, Michayla Newcombe, Timothy Winters

Abstract

This document outlines the form and function of the USGv6 Test Program. In particular, it defines the components of the test program, their implementation and use. This guide also defines the management process that will govern the future evolution of the test program and how it will address and accommodate ever changing requirement sets and product offerings.
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 500-281Ar1
Report Number
500-281Ar1
NIST Pub Series
Special Publication (NIST SP)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs
Supercedes Publication
USGv6 Testing Program User's Guide

Download Paper

https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.500-281Ar1
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Keywords

Internet Protocol version 6, IPv6, standards profile, conformance testing, interoperability testing, acquisition, USGv6, USGv6 Test Program
Protocol design and standardization, Next generation networks, Networking and Advanced communications

Citation

Montgomery, D. , Johnson, E. , Newcombe, M. and Winters, T. (2020), USGv6 Test Program Guide, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.500-281Ar1 (Accessed October 7, 2025)

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Created November 23, 2020, Updated March 1, 2021
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