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Junos Data Center Networking (JDCN)

This 3-day instructor-led course provides a comprehensive introduction to data center networking technologies using Junos OS and data center platforms from Juniper Networks.

Duration · 3 daysVirtual + In-PersonInstructor-Led

$2,850

Course Description

This 3-day instructor-led course provides a comprehensive introduction to data center networking technologies using Junos OS and data center platforms from Juniper Networks.

Students learn the fundamentals of modern data center network design, Ethernet fabrics, spine-leaf architectures, EVPN-VXLAN, IP fabric routing, virtualization integration, and operational best practices. Through hands-on labs, participants gain experience configuring and validating key technologies commonly deployed in enterprise and cloud-scale data centers.

This course serves as a foundation for advanced Juniper Data Center certification and implementation courses.

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Audience Profile

This course is intended for:

  • Data center network engineers
  • Enterprise network engineers
  • Systems and infrastructure engineers
  • Cloud infrastructure professionals
  • Government and DoD network personnel
  • Engineers preparing for JNCIA-DC and advanced data center studies

Prerequisites

Before enrolling, you should have:

  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Understanding of TCP/IP and Ethernet switching
  • Familiarity with Junos OS fundamentals recommended
  • Experience with routing and switching concepts

— What You'll Learn —

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

  • 1• Identify and describe how to configure a typical data center layout, including spine-and- leaf placements.
  • 2• Describe an IP fabric architecture.
  • 3• Explain and configure basic Ethernet switching.
  • 4• Explain and configure virtual networks (VLANs).
  • 5• Describe Layer 2 security.
  • 6• Configure load balancing within Junos OS
  • 7• Implement link aggregation.
  • 8• Describe and implement protocol-independent routing.
  • 9• Create routing instances with Junos OS.
  • 10• Implement FBF using Junos OS.
  • 11• Explain load balancing.
  • 12• Describe and configure OSPF.
  • 13• Describe and deploy BGP.
  • 14• Implement graceful restart and BFD using Junos OS.

— Day-by-Day —

Course Outline

Day 1 – Data Center Architecture & IP Fabric Fundamentals

Module 1

Modern Data Center Networking Overview

  • Evolution of data center networks
  • Traditional versus spine-leaf architectures
  • East-west and north-south traffic patterns
  • Data center scalability and resiliency requirements

Module 2

Juniper Data Center Architecture

  • Data center switching platforms overview
  • Routing and switching roles in the fabric
  • Control plane and forwarding plane concepts
  • Data center management considerations

Module 3

IP Fabric Fundamentals

  • Clos architecture concepts
  • Underlay and overlay networking
  • IP fabric routing principles
  • Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) fundamentals

Module 4

Routing Protocols in Data Center Fabrics

  • OSPF fundamentals in data center environments
  • IS-IS fundamentals in IP fabrics
  • BGP overview for data center deployments
  • Route scalability considerations

Lab 1

Building an IP Fabric

  • Configure basic fabric connectivity
  • Establish routing adjacencies
  • Verify routing and ECMP operation

Day 2 – EVPN-VXLAN & Data Center Virtualization

Module 5

Network Virtualization Fundamentals

  • Virtualization drivers and requirements
  • Layer 2 extension challenges
  • Overlay networking concepts

Module 6

VXLAN Fundamentals

  • VXLAN architecture
  • VXLAN tunnel endpoints (VTEPs)
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 overlays
  • VXLAN scalability benefits

Module 7

EVPN Fundamentals

  • EVPN control plane architecture
  • EVPN route types overview
  • MAC and IP route advertisement
  • EVPN operational workflows

Module 8

EVPN-VXLAN Integration

  • Overlay deployment models
  • Multi-tenant data center design
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 gateway services
  • Traffic forwarding behavior

Lab 2

EVPN-VXLAN Deployment

  • Configure VXLAN overlays
  • Establish EVPN control plane
  • Verify endpoint reachability
  • Validate tenant connectivity

Day 3 – Data Center Operations, Security & Troubleshooting

Module 9

Data Center High Availability

  • Redundant fabric design
  • ECMP resiliency
  • Failure detection and recovery
  • High-availability best practices

Module 10

Data Center Security Fundamentals

  • Network segmentation strategies
  • Tenant isolation concepts
  • Access control fundamentals
  • Security considerations in overlays

Module 11

Monitoring and Operations

  • Fabric monitoring techniques
  • Telemetry concepts
  • Operational visibility and management
  • Performance monitoring fundamentals

Module 12

Troubleshooting Data Center Fabrics

  • Underlay troubleshooting methodology
  • Overlay troubleshooting methodology
  • EVPN verification tools
  • Common deployment issues and resolution techniques

Lab 3

Data Center Troubleshooting Scenario

  • Diagnose underlay routing issues
  • Troubleshoot EVPN-VXLAN connectivity
  • Verify fabric resiliency
  • Restore full tenant communication

— The Big Picture —

Key Takeaways

  • Review of data center networking architectures
  • IP fabric and routing design principles
  • EVPN-VXLAN deployment fundamentals
  • Security and operational best practices
  • Preparation for advanced data center switching and certification tracks

— What You'll Walk Away With —

Skills Gained

  • Explain modern spine-leaf and IP fabric architectures
  • Configure and verify routing protocols used in data center fabrics
  • Understand EVPN and VXLAN technologies and their operational benefits
  • Implement basic EVPN-VXLAN overlay solutions
  • Apply high-availability and resiliency design principles
  • Monitor and troubleshoot Junos-based data center networks
  • Prepare for advanced data center technologies and certification paths such as JNCIS-DC and Junos Data Center Switching (JDCS) courses.

Note: Course outlines are provided as a general guide. Content, pacing, labs, and instructional emphasis may vary based on instructor expertise, student experience levels, and customer-specific learning objectives.

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