COURSE OBJECTIVE:
• Describe the different Ethernet standards organizations. • Describe the Layer 2 services that are available on the MX Series 3D Ethernet Universal Edge Routers. • Describe the function of an Ethernet LAN. • Describe learning and forwarding in a bridging environment. • Describe Ethernet frame filtering. • Implement VLAN tagging. • Describe and implement MVRP. • Implement IRB. • Implement a Layer 2 firewall filter. • Describe the use of a routing instance. • Describe the function of a virtual router. • Describe the function of a virtual switch. • Describe the usage of logical systems. • Implement a virtual switch. • Describe interconnecting routing instances. • Describe the different IEEE VLAN stacking models. • Describe the components of provider bridging. • Configure and monitor provider bridging. • Explain the purpose of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). • Describe the basic operation of STP, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), and VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (VSTP). • Configure and monitor STP, RSTP, MSTP, and VSTP. • Explain the purpose of bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, and root protection. • Explain typical OAM features. • Describe the basic operation of link fault management (LFM). • Describe the basic operation of connectivity fault management (CFM). • Configure and monitor Ethernet OAM. • Describe the basic operation of Ethernet ring protection (ERP). • Configure and monitor ERP. • Describe the basic operation of LAGs and MC-LAGs. • Configure and monitor LAGs and MC-LAGs. • Describe the basic functionality of MX Series Virtual Chassis. • Describe a basic troubleshooting method. • List common issues that disrupt network operations. • Identify tools used in network troubleshooting. • Use available tools to resolve network issues.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring, managing, and monitoring devices running Junos OS
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
• Basic networking knowledge and an understanding of the OSI model and the TCP/IP protocol suite • Completion of the Introduction to the Junos Operating System course prior to attending this class
COURSE CONTENT:
Day 1Course IntroductionEthernet Switching and Layer 2• Learn the Junos OS nomenclature • Learn the functions of an Ethernet LAN • Describe learning and forwarding in a bridging environment • Implement Layer 2 address learning and forwarding • Implement Layer 2 firewall filtersVLANs and IRBs • Configure and monitor VLANs • Automate VLAN administration • Configure and monitor IRBs Lab: Ethernet Switching and VLANs Virtual Switches • Describe the use of a routing instance • Configure and monitor virtual switches • Interconnect different routing instances • Explain the purpose of logical systems Lab: Virtual Switches Provider Bridging • Expanding the Bridged Network • Explaining How Provider Bridging Works • Configuring and Monitoring Provider Bridging Lab: Provider BridgingSpanning-Tree Protocols • Summarize Spanning-Tree Protocols • Explain How Rapid STP Works • Review the Functions of Multiple STP • Identify VLAN STP Improvements Configuring Spanning-Tree • Configuring and Monitoring Spanning-Tree Protocols • Understanding BPDU, Loop, and Root Protection Lab: MSTPDay 2Ethernet OAM • Summarize Ethernet Operation, Administration, and Maintenance • Identify Capabilities in Link Fault Management • Review the Features of Connectivity Fault Management Configuring OAM • Configuring and Monitoring Ethernet OAM Lab: Ethernet OAM – LFM and CFM ERP and LAG • Summarize What ERP Does • Explain How to Configure and Monitor ERP • Provide an Overview of LAG • Explain How to Configure and Monitor a LAG Lab: High Availability and Network Optimization – ERP and LAG MC-LAG and Virtual Chassis • Provide a Brief Overview of MC-LAG • Explain How to Configure and Monitor an MC-LAG • Give a Brief Synopsis of the MX Virtual Chassis Lab: MC-LAG Troubleshooting and Monitoring • Identify Basic Approaches to Troubleshooting and Monitoring • Introduce Troubleshooting and Monitoring Tools • Review Troubleshooting Case Study: Network Congestion Lab: Troubleshooting and Monitoring J
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
• Junos Layer 2 VPNs (JL2V) • Junos Layer 3 VPNs (JL3V) • Advanced Junos Service Provider Routing (AJSPR) • Junos Class of Service (JCOS) • Junos Multicast Routing (JMR)