JEX-Junos Enterprise Switching using ELS

  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Test Level: Intermediate
  • Certifications: JNCIS-ENT
  • Price: $1400
  • Exams: JN0-346

This two-day course is designed to provide students with intermediate switching knowledge and configuration examples using Junos Enhanced Layer 2 Software. This course includes an overview of switching concepts and operations, virtual LANs (VLANs), the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), port and device security features, and high availability (HA) features. Through demonstrations and hands-on labs, students will gain experience in configuring and monitoring the Junos OS and in monitoring device operations. This course uses Juniper Networks EX4300 Series Ethernet Switches for the hands-on components, but the lab environment does not preclude the course from being applicable to other Juniper hardware platforms running the Junos OS. Optional lab components are available allowing attendees to perform network management and troubleshooting tasks using Junos Space Network Director 3.0. This course is based on Junos OS Release 17.1R1.8.

After successfully completing this course, you should be able to:

List the benefits of implementing switched LANs.
Describe transparent bridging concepts and operations.
Describe terms and design considerations for switched LANs.
List enterprise platforms that support Layer 2 switching.
Configure interfaces for Layer 2 switching operations.
Display and interpret the Ethernet switching table.
Explain the concept of a VLAN.
Describe access and trunk port modes.
Configure and monitor VLANs.
Describe voice VLAN and native VLAN concepts.
Explain inter-VLAN routing operations.
Configure and monitor inter-VLAN routing.
Explain when a spanning tree is required.
Describe STP and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) operations.
List some advantages of using RSTP over STP.
Configure and monitor RSTP.
Describe the bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, and root protection features.
Configure and monitor the BPDU, loop, and root protection features.
List and describe various port security features.
Configure and monitor port security features.
Describe the storm control feature.
Configure and monitor storm control.
Describe firewall filter support for EX Series Ethernet Switches.
Implement and monitor the effects of a firewall filter.
List and describe some features that promote high availability.
Configure and monitor high availability features.
Describe the basic concepts and operational details of a virtual chassis.
Implement a virtual chassis with multiple EX4300 switches.
Explain the concepts of Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS).
Configure and monitor ERPS.
Explain the concepts of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP).
Configure and monitor MSTP.
Discover, configure, and troubleshoot EX Series switches using Junos Space Network Director.

Day 1

Chapter 1:       Course Introduction

Chapter 2:       Layer 2 Switching

Ethernet Bridging Basics
Terminology and Design Considerations
Overview of Enterprise Switching Platforms
Enabling and Monitoring Layer 2 Switching Operations
EZSetup
Junos Space Network Director Overview
Junos Space Network Director Device Discovery
Lab 1: Implementing Layer 2 Switching

Chapter 3:       Virtual Networks

Overview of VLANs
Configuring and Monitoring VLANs
Configuring and Deploying Network Director VLAN and Port Profiles
Voice VLAN
Native VLAN
Routed VLAN Interfaces
Lab 2: Implementing Virtual Networks

Chapter 4:       Spanning Tree

Spanning Tree Protocol
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Configuring and Monitoring STP and RSTP
Troubleshooting STP and RSTP
Protection Features: BPDU Protection
Protection Features: Loop Protection
Protection Features: Root Protection
Lab 3: Implementing Spanning Tree

Day 2

Chapter 5:      Port Security

MAC Limiting
Persistent MAC Learning
DHCP Snooping
Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
IP Source Guard
MACsec
Lab 4: Implementing Port Security

Chapter 6:       Device Security and Firewall Filters

Storm Control
Firewall Filters
Lab 5: Implementing Storm Control and Firewall Filters

Chapter 7:       Virtual Chassis

Overview of Virtual Chassis
Configuring and Monitoring a Virtual Chassis
Lab 6: Implementing a Virtual Chassis System

Chapter 8:       High Availability Features

Overview of High Availability Networks
Link Aggregation Groups
Redundant Trunk Groups
Graceful Routing Engine Switchover (GRES)
Nonstop Active Routing (NSR)
Nonstop Bridging (NSB)
Lab 7: Implementing High Availability Features

Appendix A: Ethernet Ring Protection Switching

Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) Overview
Configuring and Monitoring ERPS

Appendix B: Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol

Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) Overview
Configuring and Monitoring MSTP

Appendix C: ELS and Non-ELS Configuration Examples

Switch Options
IRB and VLAN Interfaces
Q-in-Q-Tagging

Students should have basic networking knowledge and an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the TCP/IP protocol suite. Students should also attend the Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS) course prior to attending this class.