COURSE OBJECTIVE:
• Provide an overview of network design needs and common business requirements. • Identify key product groups related to campus, WAN, data center, and security architectures. • Describe and interpret common RFP requirements. • Describe a network design by gathering data and working with key stakeholders. • List ways of processing customer data and design requests. • Identify boundaries and scope for the design proposal. • List some considerations when creating a design proposal. • Provide an overview of network security design principles and common vulnerabilities. • List high-level design considerations and best practices for securing the network. • List the components of the campus network design. • State best practices and design considerations for the campus. • Describe architectural design options for the campus. • List the components of the WAN. • Describe best practices and design considerations for the WAN. • Describe design options for the WAN. • List the components of the data center design. • Describe best practices and design considerations for the data center. • Describe architectural design options for the data center. • Define business continuity and its importance in a network design. • Describe high availability design considerations and best practices. • Provide an overview of high-availability offerings and solutions. • Describe class-of-service design considerations. • Provide an overview of environmental considerations in network design. • List design considerations and best practices for managing the network. • Provide an overview of both Juniper Networks and third-party options for network management. • List design considerations and best practices for network automation. • Provide an overview of automation tools. • Explain the foundational topics that have been taught throughout the course. • Create a network design proposal that satisfies customer requirements and business needs. • Provide an overview of the steps involved in migrating a network. • Describe best practices used in network migration. • List the various campus network topographies. • Describe sample design options for the campus. • Explain how to design wireless LANs. • Describe how to design IP fabrics in a data center. • List the best practices for deploying SD-WAN.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
• Individuals with a solid understanding of operation and configuration • Individuals who are looking to enhance their skill sets by learning introductory principles of network design
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
• Knowledge of routing and switching architectures and protocols • Knowledge of Juniper Networks products and solutions • Understanding of infrastructure security principles • Basic knowledge of hypervisors and load balancers
COURSE CONTENT:
Day 1 Course Introduction
Network Design Fundamentals
• Describe the role of a network designer or architect
• List the main steps in creating a network design Juniper Routers and Switches
• Explain the different types of Juniper routers and how to position them
• Explain the different types of Juniper switches and how to position them Juniper Security and Wireless Solutions
• Explain the different types of Juniper security products and how to position them
• Explain the different types of Juniper wireless products and how to position them Juniper SDN and Network Management Solutions
• Explain Juniper's SDN solution and how to position it
• Explain Juniper's network management solutions and how to position them Understanding Customer Requirements
• Define RFP requirements
• Evaluate the network design scope Lab 1: Understanding Customer Requirements
Organizing the Data
• Describe ways of processing customer data and requests
• Identify boundaries and scope for the design proposal • List some considerations when creating a design proposal Securing the Network
• Explain the basics of network security
• Review Juniper Networks' security appliances • Illustrate the concept of WAN security • Describe the cloud-centered approach to securing the enterprise • Explain Juniper Networks' Secure Access Service Edge Campus Design
• List the components of the campus network
• Describe best practices and considerations for the campus • Describe architectural design options for the campus Lab 2: Designing Campus Networks
Day 2
Campus WAN Design
• Explain the components of the campus WAN
• Describe best practices and considerations for the campus WAN • Describe design options for the campus WAN Lab 3: Campus WAN Design
SD-WAN Design
• Describe the SD-WAN approach
• Explain how SD-WAN and intersite connectivity works • Review the SD-WAN intent model and deployment Lab 4: SD-WAN Design
Basic Data Center Design
• List the components of the data center
• Describe best practices and considerations • Describe architectural design options Lab 5: Creating the Design – Data Center
Day 3
Designing Network Automation
• Overview of automation
• Designing for network automation Lab 6: Automation Design
Wireless LAN Design – Define
• Explain how to determine the business requirements
• Define how to gather the technical requirements • Describe how to determine the RF requirements Wireless LAN Design – Design, Deploy, and Diagnose
• Explain the Design phase of wireless LAN design
• Define the Deploy phase of wireless LAN design • Describe the Diagnose phase of wireless LAN design Lab 7: Designing a WLAN
Putting the Design into Practice
• Review the foundational topics that have been taught throughout the course
• Create a network design proposal that satisfies customer requirements and business needs Lab 8: Putting the Network Design into Practice
SELF-STUDY MATERIALS
Self-Study: Network Migration Strategies
• Provide an overview of the steps necessary to migrate a network
• Explain approaches for network migration • Describe example scenarios used in network migration Self-Study: Sample RFP
• Example of a Juniper Networks RFP response
Self-Study: Designing IP Fabrics
• Explain IP fabric design options
• Describe routing in an IP fabric • Explain how to scale an IP fabric Self-Study: Business Continuity and Network Enhancements
• Define business continuity and its importance in a network
• Describe high availability design considerations and best practices • Provide an overview of high-availability offerings and solutions Self-Study: Network Management
• Design a management network
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