Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching Using Enhanced Layer 2 Software Course Overview

To ensure that participants are prepared to successfully undertake the Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching Using Enhanced Layer 2 Software course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Understanding of the basic concepts and knowledge of networking fundamentals, such as OSI model, IP addressing, and subnetting.
• Experience with basic routing concepts and protocols, including an understanding of the interior gateway protocols (IGPs) such as RIP, OSPF, or IS-IS.
• Familiarity with Junos OS, including skills in using the Junos command-line interface (CLI) for configuring and monitoring Junos devices.
• Completion of the Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS) course, Junos Routing Essentials (JRE) course, or equivalent working experience with Junos-based devices.
• Basic knowledge of Ethernet and TCP/IP networking, VLANs, and IP services is essential to grasp the course content effectively.

These prerequisites are meant to provide you with the foundational skills required for the Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching course. With this knowledge base, you will be better equipped to understand the course material and gain the maximum benefit from your training experience.

Target Audience for Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching Using Enhanced Layer 2 Software

The Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching course enhances Layer 2 networking skills, targeting IT professionals focused on enterprise network management.

• Network Engineers and Specialists
• System Engineers
• Network Administrators and Operations Staff
• Network Support Personnel
• IT Professionals preparing for Juniper Networks Certification
• Data Center Networking Staff
• Network Designers and Architects
• Technical Support Personnel working with enterprise switching solutions
• Security Engineers with a focus on network access control and segmentation
• Network Consultants involved in designing and implementing enterprise networks
• Professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of Junos OS for enterprise environments

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching Using Enhanced Layer 2 Software?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

This course equips participants with advanced skills in Junos OS enterprise switching, focusing on Layer 2 enhancements, security, virtualization, and high availability.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals of Ethernet bridging and Layer 2 switching operations in Junos OS environments.
• Learn the design considerations and terminology specific to enterprise-level switching platforms.
• Configure and manage Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), including voice and native VLANs, and implement Routed VLAN Interfaces (RVIs).
• Gain knowledge on the creation and management of virtual networks using routing instances and virtual switches.
• Master the concepts and configurations of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), and their protection features such as BPDU, loop, and root protection.
• Implement port security features like MAC limiting, persistent MAC learning, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), and IP Source Guard to protect against common network threats.
• Develop an understanding of device-level security via storm control and firewall filters to safeguard network infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot Juniper Networks' Virtual Chassis technology to enhance scalability and manageability of the switching environment.
• Acquire skills to ensure network resiliency through High Availability features like Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs), Redundant Trunk Groups (RTGs), and Nonstop Bridging/Active Routing (NSB/NSR).
• Apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios through hands-on lab exercises, reinforcing the concepts and techniques learned throughout the course.