COURSE OBJECTIVE:
• 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 Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP). • Configure and monitor MSTP. • Discover, configure, and troubleshoot EX Series switches using Junos Space Network Director.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring EX Series switches running Junos Enhanced Layer 2 Software (ELS)
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
• Basic networking knowledge and an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the TCP/IP protocol suite • Complete the Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS) course, or equivalent knowledge
COURSE CONTENT:
Day 1Course IntroductionLayer 2 Switching • Describe Ethernet bridging basic • Configure and monitor Layer 2 switching operationsLab 1: Implementing Layer 2 SwitchingSwitching Design Considerations • Explain switching terminologies and design considerations • Describe various Enterprise Switching platforms Implement VLANs • Define VLANs • Create VLANs • Monitor VLANs Implement VLAN Features • Describe voice LAN concepts and operations • Describe native LAN concepts and operations • Describe and implement IRB interfaces Lab 2: Implementing Virtual Networks Spanning Tree Overview • Explain the operations of STP • Explain the operations of RSTP Deploy Spanning Tree • Configure STP and RSTP • Monitor STP and RSTP Spanning Tree Protection Features • Explain and configure BPDU protection on spanning tree • Explain and configure loop protection on spanning tree • Explain and configure root protection on spanning tree Lab 3: Implementing Spanning Tree Day 2LAGs and RTGs • Describe link aggregation groups (LAGs) and redundant trunk groups (RTGs) • Configure and monitor LAG and RTG Lab 4: Implementing LAGs and RTGs 10 Storm Control • Describe storm control features • Configure and monitor storm control featuresLayer 2 Firewall Filters • Describe firewall filter support for EX Series switches • Implement and monitor the effects of a firewall filter Lab 5: Implementing Storm Control and Firewall Filters Port Security—MAC Limiting, MAC Learning, and MACsec • Describe MAC limiting, MAC learning, and MACsec • Configure MAC limiting, MAC learning, and MACsec • Monitor MAC limiting, MAC learning, and MACsec Port Security—DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard • Describe DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and IP source guard • Configure DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and IP source guard • Monitor DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and IP source guard Lab 6: Implementing Port Security High Availability—GRES, NSR, and NSB • Overview of high availability networks • Explain graceful Routing Engine switchover (GRES) • Explain nonstop active routing (NSR) • Explain nonstop bridging (NSB) Virtual Chassis • Describe operational details of Virtual Chassis • Implement Virtual Chassis and verify its operation Deploy Virtual Chassis • Configure and monitor Virtual Chassis Lab 7: Implementing Virtual Chassis SystemsThe following Appendices can be covered if requested at the time of booking and subject to time during the course:Appendix A: Junos Space Network Director • Describe Junos Space Network Director • Configure Junos Space Network DirectorAppendix B: MSTP • Explain the operations of MSTP • Configure and verify MSTP Appendix C: Mist Integration with EX Series Switches • Explain mist solution and supported devices • Describe provisioning and deployment process Appendix D: Mist Wired Assurance • Describe the deployment options • Explain wired assurance SLE and their classifiers • Describe the role of Mist within campus and branch architecture Appendix E: ELS and Non-ELS Configuration • Configure switching options • Understand IRB and RVI interfaces and its configuration • Describe Q-in-Q VLAN tagging
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching (AJEX)