Junos Enterprise Switching
This two-day course is designed to provide students with intermediate switching knowledge & configuration examples using Junos Enhanced Layer 2 Software (ELS). This course includes an overview of switching concepts & operations, VLANs, the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), port & device security features, & high availability (HA) features. Through demonstrations & hands-on labs, students will gain experience in configuring & monitoring the Junos operating system (OS) & in monitoring device operations. This course uses Juniper Networks EX4300 Series Ethernet switches for the hands-on components. Still, the lab environment does not preclude the system from applying to other Juniper hardware platforms running Junos OS. This training is based on Junos OS Release 21.4R1.12.
Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours)
Learning Objectives:
- List the benefits of applying switched LANs.
- Explain transparent bridging concepts & operations.
- Explain terms & design considerations for switched LANs.
- List enterprise platforms that support Layer 2 switching.
- Configure interfaces for Layer 2 switching operations.
- Display & interpret the Ethernet switching table.
- Explain the concept of a VLAN.
- Explain access & trunk port modes.
- Configure & monitor VLANs.
- Explain voice VLAN & native VLAN concepts.
- Explain inter-VLAN routing operations.
- Configure & monitor inter-VLAN routing.
- Explain when a spanning tree is required.
- Explain STP & Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) operations.
- List some advantages of using RSTP over STP.
- Configure & monitor RSTP.
- Explain the bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, & root protection features.
- Configure & monitor the BPDU, loop, & root protection features.
- List & explain various port security features.
- Configure & monitor port security features.
- Explain the storm control feature.
- Configure & monitor storm control.
- Explain firewall filter support for EX Series Ethernet switches.
- Apply & monitor the effects of a firewall filter.
- List & explain some features that promote high availability.
- Configure & monitor high-availability features.
- Explain the basic concepts & operational details of a virtual chassis.
- Apply a virtual chassis with multiple EX4300 switches.
- Explain the concepts of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP).
- Configure & monitor MSTP.
- Discover, configure, & troubleshoot EX Series switches using Junos Space
- Network Director.
- Basic networking knowledge & an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model & the TCP/IP protocol suite
- Complete the Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS) course, or equivalent knowledge
Audience Profile
Individuals responsible for configuring & monitoring EX Series switches running Junos Enhanced Layer 2 Software (ELS)
Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 2: Layer 2 Switching
Lessons
- Explain Ethernet bridging basic
- Configure & monitor Layer 2 switching operations
Lab:
- Applying Layer 2 Switching
Module 3: Switching Design Considerations
Lessons
- Explain switching terminologies & design considerations
- Explain various Enterprise Switching platforms
Module 4: Apply VLANs
Lessons
- Define VLANs
- Create VLANs
- Monitor VLANs
Module 5: Filter-Based Forwarding
Lessons
- Explain voice LAN concepts & operations
- Explain native LAN concepts & operations
- Explain & apply IRB interfaces
Lab:
- Applying Virtual Networks
Module 6: Spanning Tree Overview
Lessons
- Explain the operations of STP
- Explain the operations of RSTP
Module 7: Deploy Spanning Tree
Lessons
- Configure STP & RSTP
- Monitor STP & RSTP
Module 8: Spanning Tree Protection Features
Lessons
- Explain & configure BPDU protection on spanning tree
- Explain & configure loop protection on spanning tree
- Explain & configure root protection on spanning tree
Lab:
- Applying Spanning Tree
Module 9: LAGs & RTGs
Lessons
- Explain link aggregation groups (LAGs) & redundant trunk groups (RTGs
- Configure & monitor LAG & RTG
Lab:
- Applying LAGs & RTGs
Module 10: Storm Control
Lessons
- Explain storm control features
- Configure & monitor storm control features
Module 11: Layer 2 Firewall Filters
Lessons
- Explain firewall filter support for EX Series switches
- Apply & monitor the effects of a firewall filter
Lab:
- Apply & monitor the effects of a firewall filter
Module 12: Port Security—MAC Limiting, MAC Learning, & MACsec
Lessons
- Explain MAC limiting, MAC learning, & MACsec
- Configure MAC limiting, MAC learning, & MACsec
- Monitor MAC limiting, MAC learning, & MACsec
Module 13: Port Security—DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, & IP Source Guard
Lessons
- Explain DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, & IP source guard
- Configure DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, & IP source guard
- Configure DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, & IP source guard
Lab:
- Applying Port Security
Module 14: High Availability—GRES, NSR, & NSB
Lessons
- Overview of high-availability networks
- Explain graceful Routing Engine switchover
(GRES)
- Explain nonstop active routing (NSR)
- Explain nonstop bridging (NSB)
Module 15: Virtual Chassis
Lessons
- Explain the operational details of the Virtual Chassis
- Apply Virtual Chassis & verify its operation
Module 16: Deploy Virtual Chassis
Lessons
- Configure & monitor Virtual Chassis
Lab:
- Applying Virtual Chassis Systems
Module A: Appendix: Junos Space Network Director
Lessons
- Explain Junos Space Network Director
- Configure Junos Space Network Director
Module B: Appendix: MSTP
Lessons
- Explain the operations of MSTP
- Configure & verify MSTP
Module C: Appendix: Mist Integration with EX Series Switches
Lessons
- Explain mist solution & supported devices
- Explain provisioning & deployment process
Module D: Appendix: Mist Wired Assurance
Lessons
- Explain the deployment options
- Explain wired assurance SLE & their classifiers
- Explain the role of Mist within campus & branch
- architecture
Module E: Appendix: ELS & Non-ELS Configuration
Lessons
- Configure switching options
- Understand IRB & RVI interfaces & its
- configuration
- Explain Q-in-Q VLAN tagging
Skills measured
- Layer 2 Switching or VLANs
- Spanning Tree
- Layer 2 Security
- Protocol Independent Routing
- OSPF
- IS-IS
- BGP
- Tunnels
- High Availability
Certification Path
Required exams: JNCIS-ENT certification exam
Q: What background knowledge is necessary?
A:
- Basic understanding of the OSI model & the TCP/IP protocol suite.
- Basic understanding of computer networking concepts.
Q: Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
A: Yes, taking the courses in order is recommended.
Q: What is Juno's Operating System?
A: Juniper Networks provides high-performance network devices that create 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: 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 would always 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 help 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.
Q: How will I be accessing the labs?
A: Radiant Techlearning has a data center containing a Virtual Training environment for participant hand-on-practice. Participants can easily access these labs over Cloud with the help of 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?
A: The learners will be enthralled as we engage them the real-world & industry Oriented projects during the training program. These projects will improve your skills & knowledge & you will gain a better experience. These real-time projects will help you a lot in your future tasks & assignments.