Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching Using Enhanced Layer 2 Software (AJEX)

This two-day course provides detailed coverage of virtual LAN (VLAN) operations, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) and VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (VSTP), authentication and access control for Layer 2 networks, IP telephony features, class of service (CoS) and monitoring and troubleshooting tools and features supported on the EX Series Ethernet Switches.

Through demonstrations and hands-on labs, students will gain experience in configuring and monitoring the Junos operating system and in monitoring device and protocol operations. This course uses Juniper Networks EX 4300 Series Ethernet Switches for the hands-on component, but the lab environment does not preclude the course from being applicable to other Juniper hardware platforms running the Junos OS. This course is based on Junos OS Release 14.1X53-D25.2.

Day 1

Chapter 1: Course Introduction

Chapter 2: Advanced Ethernet Switching

• Virtual Local Area Networks
• Automating VLAN Administration
• Tunneling Layer 2 Traffic

Chapter 3: Advanced Spanning Tree

• Spanning Tree Review
• MSTP
• VSTP

Chapter 4: Authentication and Access Control

• Authentication Overview
• Access Control Features
• Overview of Authentication Processing

Day 2

Chapter 5: Deploying IP Telephony Features

• Deployment Scenarios
• IP Telephony Features
• Case Study: Deploying IP Telephony Features

Chapter 6: Class of Service

• Class of Service Review
• Processing and Feature Overview
• Case Study: Implementing Class of Service

Chapter 7: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Layer 2 Networks

• Introduction to Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools
• Case Studies

Students should have an intermediate-level of 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 and the Junos Enterprise Switching (JEX) course prior to attending this class.

This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring EX Series switches using Junos ELS.