KB#01229-How to Disable IPv6 on Linux
Title:
How to Disable IPv6 on Linux
Description:
It may be necessary to disable IPv6 to troubleshoot/eliminate BASIS License Manager (BLM) problems on Linux.
Resolution:
Files modified:
/etc/modprobe.conf - Kernel driver configuration file.
/etc/sysconfig/network -Networking configuration file.
1. Edit /etc/modprobe.conf:
# vi /etc/modprobe.conf
Append the following line:
install ipv6 /bin/true
Save and close the file.
2. Edit /etc/sysconfig/network:
# vi /etc/sysconfig/network
Add or update the following lines:
NETWORKING_IPV6=no
IPV6INIT=no
Save and close the file.
3. Restart networking service
# service network restart
# rmmod ipv6
3.a Alternatively, simple reboot the box:
# reboot
4. Verify IPv6 is disabled, enter:
# lsmod | grep ipv6
# /sbin/ifconfig
Last Modified: 06/08/2011 Product: License Manager Operating System: N/A
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