Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching (AJEX)

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Overview

This 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 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 operating system.

Please Note This Course Runs Extended Hours! Ask about discount when combining with AJER.

Target Audience

This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring EX Series switches.
Course Level: AJEX is an advanced-level course

Prerequisites

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, the Junos Routing Essentials (JRE) course, and the Junos Enterprise Switching (JEX) course prior to attending this class.

Course Objectives

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

Implement filter-based VLAN assignments.
Restrict traffic flow within a VLAN.
Manage dynamic VLAN registration.
Tunnel Layer 2 traffic through Ethernet networks.
Review the purpose and operations of a spanning tree.
Implement multiple spanning-tree instances in a network.
Implement one or more spanning-tree instances for a VLAN.
List the benefits of implementing end-user authentication.
Explain the operations of various access control features.
Configure and monitor various access control features.
Describe processing considerations when multiple authentication and access control features are enabled.
Describe some common IP telephony deployment scenarios.
Describe features that facilitate IP telephony deployments.
Configure and monitor features used in IP telephony deployments.
Explain the purpose and basic operations of CoS.
Describe CoS features used in Layer 2 networks.
Configure and monitor CoS in a Layer 2 network
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.

Full Course Outline

Day 1

Chapter 1: Course Introduction

Chapter 2: Advanced Ethernet Switching

Virtual Local Area Networks
Automating VLAN Administration
Tunneling Layer 2 Traffic
Lab 1: Advanced Ethernet Switching

Chapter 3: Advanced Spanning Tree

Spanning Tree Review
MSTP
VSTP
Lab 2: Advanced Spanning Tree

Chapter 4: Authentication and Access Control

Authentication Overview
Access Control Features
Overview of Authentication Processing
Lab 3: Authentication and Access Control

Day 2

Chapter 5: Deploying IP Telephony Features

Deployment Scenarios
IP Telephony Features
Case Study: Deploying IP Telephony Features
Lab 4: Deploying IP Telephony Features

Chapter 6: Class of Service

Class of Service Review
Processing and Feature Overview
Case Study: Implementing Class of Service
Lab 5: Class of Service

Chapter 7: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Layer 2 Networks

Introduction to Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools
Case Studies
Lab 6: Monitoring and Troubleshooting