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Junos Data Center Switching

This two-day instructor-led course provides network engineers and administrators with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Junos-based data center switching environments.

Duration · 2 daysVirtual + In-PersonInstructor-Led

$1,950

Course Description

This two-day instructor-led course provides network engineers and administrators with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Junos-based data center switching environments. Students will learn data center switching fundamentals, Ethernet switching concepts, Virtual Chassis technology, VLAN implementation, Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, and high-availability features commonly deployed in modern enterprise and data center networks.

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Audience Profile

This course is intended for:

  • Network Engineers
  • Data Center Administrators
  • Network Operations Personnel
  • Systems Engineers
  • Technical Support Staff

Prerequisites

Before enrolling, you should have:

  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Understanding of Ethernet and TCP/IP fundamentals
  • Familiarity with Junos OS recommended but not required

— What You'll Learn —

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

  • 1• List the benefits of implementing switched LANs.
  • 2• Describe transparent bridging concepts and operations.
  • 3• Describe terms and design considerations for switched LANs.
  • 4• List enterprise platforms that support Layer 2 switching.
  • 5• Configure interfaces for Layer 2 switching operations.
  • 6• Display and interpret the Ethernet switching table.
  • 7• Explain the concept of a VLAN.
  • 8• Describe access and trunk port modes.
  • 9• Configure and monitor VLANs.
  • 10• Describe voice VLAN and native VLAN concepts.
  • 11• Explain inter-VLAN routing operations.
  • 12• Configure and monitor inter-VLAN routing.
  • 13• Explain when a spanning tree is required.
  • 14• Describe STP and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) operations.
  • 15• List some advantages of using RSTP over STP.
  • 16• Configure and monitor RSTP.
  • 17• Describe the bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, and root protection features.
  • 18• Configure and monitor the BPDU, loop, and root protection features.
  • 19• List and describe various port security features.
  • 20• Configure and monitor port security features.

— Day-by-Day —

Course Outline

Day 1: Data Center Switching Fundamentals and Layer 2 Technologies

Module 1

Introduction to Junos Data Center Switching

  • Data center networking overview
  • Juniper data center switching portfolio
  • Spine-and-leaf architecture concepts
  • Role of EX Series and QFX Series switches
  • Data center design considerations
  • Junos OS architecture review

Lab

  • Accessing the Junos CLI
  • Navigating operational and configuration modes
  • Verifying system status and interfaces

Module 2

Ethernet Switching Fundamentals

  • Ethernet frame operations
  • MAC address learning process
  • Switching tables and forwarding decisions
  • Broadcast, multicast, and unicast traffic
  • Layer 2 switching concepts
  • Switching performance considerations

Lab

  • Examining MAC address tables
  • Monitoring Ethernet traffic
  • Verifying switch forwarding behavior

Module 3

VLAN Implementation

  • VLAN concepts and benefits
  • Access and trunk ports
  • VLAN tagging and IEEE 802.1Q
  • Native VLAN considerations
  • Voice VLANs
  • VLAN deployment best practices

Lab

  • Creating VLANs
  • Configuring access and trunk interfaces
  • Verifying VLAN connectivity
  • Troubleshooting VLAN issues

Module 4

Layer 2 Switching Features

  • Spanning Tree Protocol overview
  • Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
  • Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
  • Loop prevention techniques
  • Link aggregation fundamentals
  • LACP operation

Lab

  • Configuring RSTP
  • Building redundant Layer 2 topologies
  • Configuring Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs)
  • Verifying load balancing and redundancy

Module 5

Virtual Chassis Technology

  • Virtual Chassis architecture
  • Benefits of Virtual Chassis deployments
  • Control plane and data plane operations
  • Virtual Chassis configuration
  • High availability considerations

Lab

  • Configuring Virtual Chassis
  • Managing members and roles
  • Verifying Virtual Chassis operation

Day 2: Layer 3 Services, High Availability, and Troubleshooting

Module 6

Layer 3 Switching Fundamentals

  • Routed interfaces
  • Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB)
  • Inter-VLAN routing
  • Static routing
  • Routing table fundamentals
  • Gateway design considerations

Lab

  • Configuring routed interfaces
  • Implementing inter-VLAN routing
  • Testing Layer 3 connectivity

Module 7

High Availability in the Data Center

  • Redundancy concepts
  • Graceful Routing Engine Switchover (GRES)
  • Nonstop Active Routing (NSR)
  • Redundant power and hardware considerations
  • High availability design best practices

Lab

  • Verifying redundancy features
  • Testing failover scenarios
  • Monitoring system resiliency

Module 8

Data Center Security Features

  • Layer 2 security fundamentals
  • Storm control
  • Port security
  • MAC limiting
  • BPDU protection
  • Access control concepts

Lab

  • Configuring port security
  • Implementing storm control
  • Verifying security protections

Module 9

Monitoring and Operational Management

  • Operational monitoring tools
  • Interface monitoring
  • Logging and event management
  • SNMP fundamentals
  • Network management integration
  • Performance monitoring techniques

Lab

  • Reviewing logs and alarms
  • Monitoring interface statistics
  • Using operational commands for diagnostics

Module 10

Troubleshooting Methodology

  • Structured troubleshooting process
  • Common Layer 2 issues
  • Common Layer 3 issues
  • VLAN and trunk troubleshooting
  • Link aggregation troubleshooting
  • Routing connectivity analysis

Lab

  • Troubleshooting switching scenarios
  • Diagnosing VLAN connectivity problems
  • Resolving routing and redundancy issues

— The Big Picture —

Key Takeaways

  • Review of key switching concepts
  • Data center design recommendations
  • Operational best practices
  • Troubleshooting checklist

— What You'll Walk Away With —

Skills Gained

  • Deploy and manage Junos-based data center switches
  • Configure VLANs and Layer 2 switching services
  • Implement link aggregation and redundancy technologies
  • Configure Virtual Chassis environments
  • Deploy Layer 3 switching and inter-VLAN routing
  • Utilize high-availability features
  • Monitor switch performance and operations
  • Troubleshoot common data center switching issues efficiently and effectively.

— Additional Details —

What else is included

Hands-On Activities Included

  • Junos CLI navigation
  • VLAN deployment
  • Link aggregation configuration
  • Spanning Tree implementation
  • Virtual Chassis setup
  • Inter-VLAN routing
  • High availability verification
  • Security feature deployment
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting exercises

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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