Re: @AC - So, how do I go about implementing it?
Presented differently....
Telling the board that a project to implement external IPv6 connectivity to maintain the ability of customers to connect to the services we offer in the coming years is very normal. It makes no difference if its a noddy application or a bunch of highly available systems, the approach is the same. also IPv4 and IPv6 are designed to co-exist and parallel run, just like IPX and IP used to in days gone by.
Change is what IT teams do and if its done right, you do your normal release management via dev and non-prod platforms first to get the badge to allow release to production and DR. This is no different to the implementation of a new storage platform, an OS upgrade from version X to version Y, a database engine update to keep in maintenance. Corporate's are used to projects that maintain their steady state. and keep their customers coming to the front door. This is really not a big deal.
If you are worried by this, then I'm for hire and I can help :-)
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