Detailed Course Outline
Day 1
Chapter 1: Course Introduction
Chapter 2: Ethernet 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 filters
Chapter 3: VLANs and IRBs
- Configure and monitor VLANs
- Automate VLAN administration
- Configure and monitor IRBs
Lab: Ethernet Switching and VLANs
Chapter 4: 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
Chapter 5: Provider Bridging
- Expanding the Bridged Network
- Explaining How Provider Bridging Works
- Configuring and Monitoring Provider Bridging
Lab: Provider Bridging
Chapter 6: Spanning-Tree Protocols
- Summarize Spanning-Tree Protocols
- Explain How Rapid STP Works
- Review the Functions of Multiple STP
- Identify VLAN STP Improvements
Chapter 7: Configuring Spanning-Tree
- Configuring and Monitoring Spanning-Tree Protocols
- Understanding BPDU, Loop, and Root Protection
Lab: MSTP
Day 2
Chapter 8: Ethernet OAM
- Summarize Ethernet Operation, Administration, and Maintenance
- Identify Capabilities in Link Fault Management
- Review the Features of Connectivity Fault Management
Chapter 9: Configuring OAM
- Configuring and Monitoring Ethernet OAM
Lab: Ethernet OAM – LFM and CFM
Chapter 10: 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
Chapter 11: 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
Chapter 12: 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