Cloud Automation Using Contrail (CAC)
This five-day course is designed to teach students the skills needed to work with the Juniper Contrail Enterprise Multicloud (CEM) solution. Students will learn how to use the Contrail Command user interface, Contrail Networking, Contrail's fabric management, and administration features, Contrail Security, and the Contrail Insights analytics features in depth. Students will also learn how to use APIs and the command line interface to perform Contrail configuration tasks. Students will gain experience with the features of Contrail and Insights through demonstrations and hands-on labs. This course is based on the 2011 Contrail Release.
Duration: 5 Days (40 Hours)
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of the Contrail SDN Controller.
- List available Contrail solutions.
- Explain the purpose of an orchestrator.
- Explain the basics of Kubernetes.
- Explain the basics of VMware vCenter
- Find the function of each of the main OpenStack Projects.
- Explain the purpose of Contrail.
- Explain how the versions of Contrail differ.
- Discuss Contrail-related solutions.
- Explain the functions of the Contrail vRouter & Contrail Controller.
- Explain the role of the control, configuration, & analytic nodes.
- Explain how to monitor the Contrail cluster health.
- Configure & deploy virtual DNS & IPAMs.
- Make virtual networks.
- Make network policies to control the flow of traffic.
- Explain the routing behavior of an IP Fabric.
- Explain the steps to onboard a Greenfield IP Fabric.
- Explain the steps to onboard a Brownfield IP Fabric.
- Explain the steps to add a device to an existing fabric.
- Explain the various commands to troubleshoot the onboarding of an IP Fabric.
- Explain the benefits of VXLAN in the data center.
- Explain EVPN signaling for VXLAN.
- Explain how CEM can bridge between a VM & a BMS.
- Implement bridging between VMs & BMSs using VXLAN & EVPN signaling.
- Explain EVPN signaling for VXLAN routing in the Spine.
- Explain how to enable central routing using CEM.
- Explain EVPN signaling for DCI.
- Explain how to enable DCI using CEM.
- Make physical gateways.
- Connect to a third-party physical device.
- Implement fabric administration operations.
- Explain the architecture & capabilities of Contrail Security.
- Configure main Contrail Security Tags.
- Configure Contrail Security Policies & Policy Sets.
- Explain the benefits of Contrail Insights.
- Explain the operation & use of Contrail Insights.
- Explain the purpose & use of the different Insights features.
- Configure Contrail Insights alarms & composite alarms.
- Explain how to use the Contrail Insights dashboard to examine the state of the network.
- Use Contrail Insights Charts to monitor Contrail & OpenStack workloads.
- Explain the benefits of Contrail Insights capacity planning.
- Explain how to use Contrail Insights heat maps.
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- Make Contrail Insights reports & service monitoring functionalities.
- Make Contrail Insights alarms & Composite alarms.
- Explain the purpose of JTI.
- Discuss native JTI sensors.
- Explain OpenConfig & gRPC sensors.
- Configure native JTI & OpenConfig sensors to work with Contrail Insights.
Audience Profile
This course benefits individuals responsible for working with software-defined networking solutions in data centers, service provider, & enterprise network environments.
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Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 2: Explain SDN & Contrail Basics
Lessons
- Explain the main principles of software-defined networks
- List the features & advantages of Contrail
- List the Contrail family of products
Module 3: Explain Contrail Use Cases & Use Contrail
Lessons
- Explain Contrail Use Case
- Demonstrate the Basic Functions of Contrail Command
Module 4: Explain Orchestration Fundamentals Command
Lessons
- Explain the purpose of an orchestrator
- Explain the basics of Kubernetes
- Explain the basics of VMware vCenter
Lab:
- Apstra UI Walkthrough
Module 5: Explain OpenStack Basics
Lessons
- Find the function of the primary OpenStack Projects
Lab:
- Configuring RBAC
Module 6: Explain Contrail Architecture Fundamentals
Lessons
- Explain the functions of the Contrail vRouter
- Explain the functions of the Contrail SDN Controller
- Explain containerized Contrail modules
Module 7: Explain Contrail Communication Fundamentals
Lessons
- Explain Contrail Control Plane Communications
- Explain Contrail Data Plane Communications
Module 8: Explain Basic Contrail Troubleshooting
Lessons
- Perform Basic Contrail Troubleshooting
Module 9: Explain Contrail Configuration Basics
Lessons
- Configure DNS & IPAM
- Implement Virtual Networks
- Implement Network Policies & Security Groups
Module 10: Configure Tenant Communications
Lessons
- Configure DNS & IPAM
- Implement Virtual Networks
- Implement Network Policies & Security Groups
Lab:
- Managing Devices
Module 11: Explain an IP Fabric & Implement Greenfield Automation
Lessons
- Explain an IP Fabric
- Explain a Greenfield Fabric Automated Creation
Module 12: Implement IP Brownfield Automation & Fabric Modification
Lessons
- Explain a Brownfield Fabric Automated Creation
- Explain How to Modify Existing Fabrics
- Explain Troubleshooting a Fabric Automation
Lab:
- Configuring Resources & Tags
Module 13: Explain VXLAN
Lessons
- Explain VXLAN
- Explain VXLANs
- Explain EVPN Signaling for BMS to BMS VXLAN Forwarding
Lab:
- Logical Devices, Device Profiles, & Interface Maps
Module 14: Explain VM to BMS Bridging
Lessons
- Explain Contrail VM to BMS Bridging
- Implement a Server/Instance Example
- Implement Virtual Port Groups
Lab:
- VM to BMS Bridging
Module 15: Implement VXLAN Central Routing
Lessons
- Explain EVPN Signaling for Central Routing
- Configure a Central Routing Example
Lab:
- VXLAN Central Routing
Module 16: Implement VXLAN Edge Routing
Lessons
- Explain EVPN Signaling for Edge Routing
- Configure an Edge Routing Example
Lab:
- VXLAN Edge Routing
Module 17: Implement a Data Center Interconnect
Lessons
- Explain Data Center Interconnect
- Explain DCI Options for a VXLAN Overlay Using Contrail Automation
- Configure a DCI Example Using Contrail Automation
Lab:
- Data Center Interconnect
Module 18: Explain Interacting With External Networks
Lessons
- Explain a DC Gateway Use Case
- Implementing a DC Gateway
- Explain Connecting to a Third-Party Device Use Case
- Configure Connecting to a Third-Party Device
Lab:
- DC Gateway
Module 19: Implement Fabric Administration
Lessons
- Use Contrail Command Fabric Administration Functions
- Path Finder
- Telemetry Profile
- Onboard Devices
- View Fabric Configurations
- Custom Actions
Lab:
- Fabric Administration
Module 20: Implement Fabric Maintenance
Lessons
- Use Contrail Command Fabric Maintenance Functions
- Remove the Fabric device
- Return Material Authorization
- Maintenance Mode
- Hitless Fabric Upgrade
Lab:
- Maintenance Mode & Fabric Device Upgrade
Module 21: Explain Contrail Security
Lessons
- Contrail Security
Module 22: Explain Contrail Insights
Lessons
- Explain Contrail Insights
- Use Contrail Insights
- Explain Contrail Insights API
Module 23: Implement Contrail Insights Alarms
Lessons
- Implement Alarms
- Implement Composite Alarms
Lab:
- Implementing insights Features
Module 24: Explain Junos Telemetry Interface
Lessons
- Explain JTI
- Explain Native Sensors for JTI
- Explain OpenConfig & gRPC Sensors for JTI
Lab:
- Implementing JTI with Insights
Skills measured
- SDN Theory & Applications
- Cloud Orchestration
- Contrail Architectures & Services
- Contrail Security
- Contrail Fabric Deployment
- Contrail Fabric Management
- Contrail Monitoring & Analytics
Certification Path
Required exams: JNCIS-Cloud certification exam
Q: What is Contrail Cloud Automation?
A: Contrail Cloud combines products from industry leaders in cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, networking virtualization) & application management software into a single solution that gives large-scale, high availability, & high performance with always-on-service reliability. For transparent network offload acceleration, the platform can be installed over any compatible computing, storage, or networking hardware, including SmartNIC. Additionally, Contrail Cloud can be delivered with full, comprehensive, professional, and cutting-edge services for setting up and running the service provider's cloud infrastructure. To minimize downtime and ensure SLA compliance, Juniper Professional & Advanced Services teams can create & use the entire telco cloud for NFV at a customer's site, offering follow-up operational services & continuous remote managed services as needed.
Q: What is Juno's Operating System?
A: Juniper Networks provides high-performance network devices that make a responsive & trusted environment for accelerating the deployment of services & applications over a single network. The Junos operating system (Junos OS) is the foundation of these high-performance networks.
Q: How will the training be delivered or conducted?
A: Radiant Telelearning offers customized training delivery solutions for individuals, teams & businesses depending on their requirements. Here is how we assist each one through our diverse formats.
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A: Radiant Telelearning offers customized solutions & training programs for individuals, teams & businesses depending on their requirements. Here is how we assist each one through our diverse formats.
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Radiant Telelearning offers more than 800+ courses & for each class, Radiant has identified best-in-class instructors.
Radiant has highly intensive selection criteria for Technology Trainers & Consultants who deliver training programs. Our trainers & consultants undergo rigorous technical & behavioral interviews & assessment processes before they board the company.
Our Technology experts/trainers & consultants carry deep-dive knowledge in the technical subject & are certified by the OEM. Our faculty will provide you with the ability of each course from the fundamental level in an easy way & you are free to ask your doubts any time your respective faculty.
Our trainers have patience & ability to explain complex concepts simplistically with depth & width of knowledge.
Q: What is the schedule of the training program?
A: Radiant Telelearning offers training programs on weekdays, weekends & a combination of weekdays & weekends. You can always choose the schedule that best suits your need.
Q: What is the infrastructure required to attend your training program?
A: To attend the training session, you should have operational Desktops or Laptops with the required specification and a good internet connection to access the labs.
Q: What if I miss a class on a particular day?
A: We recommend you attend the live session to practice & clarify the doubts instantly & get more value from your investment. However, if, due to some contingency, you have to skip the class, Radiant Techlearning will assist you with the recorded session of that particular day. However, those recorded sessions are not meant only for personal consumption & NOT for distribution or commercial use.
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Participants can easily access these labs over Cloud with a remote desktop connection.
Radiant virtual labs allow you to learn from anywhere in the world & in any time zone.
Q: What kind of projects are included as a part of training?
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