Introduction to Juniper Data Center Networking On-Demand

This self-paced On-Demand eLearning introductory course covers Ethernet switching, VLANs, Layer 2 security features, routing policies, link aggregation, load balancing, filter-based forwarding (FBF), routing instances, OSPF, BGP, graceful restart, and Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD). This course also addresses the Ethernet VPN–Virtual Extensible LAN (EVPN-VXLAN) architecture. This course is based on the virtual EX network device running Junos OS 24.2R1.15. Watch a Sneak Peek

Note: Please note this course has been updated to the new version on July 02, 2025. Your current progress has carried over to the new version. This course includes audio and closed captioning in English, and AI-generated closed captioning for German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.

Purchase Includes: 365 Days of Access

Certification Track: Data Center

Difficulty Level: Foundational

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Termed access to the online course materials and labs begins at the time of purchase.
This course includes audio and closed captioning in English, and AI-generated closed captioning for German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.
On-Demand courses do not include an eBook.
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Course Modules

#	Module	Duration
0	How to Use this On Demand Course To launch the course, click the module titles below. Please be patient as the content downloads to your system. As you complete each module, close the module window and launch the next module from this page. You will need to launch all required modules for the course to be considered complete. If the module has a lab component, you will have access to our virtual lab environment. In order to use the lab portion of the training you will need to enable your lab access. Click the "Enable Lab Access" button to enable your lab access and follow the instructions in the individual training modules to access the labs when instructed. If this is your first time using the On Demand lab environment, please Watch a Quick Lab Tutorial. Important: For the best experience with this course we recommend that you use the latest version of Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Microsoft Edge. Older versions of Internet Explorer have been shown to have issues, therefore, we do not recommend using this browser. If you have any technical problems with the course modules or the lab environment please open a ticket.	5m
1	Course Introduction This module provides an overview of the course.	2m
2	Traditional Data Centers Versus Modern Data Centers This module explains how older data centers function and how newer data center designs operate using an IP fabric environment.	55m
3	Ethernet Switching Overview This module identifies the differences between Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and explains how Juniper devices perform switching.	20m
4	Configuring Ethernet Switching This module describes how to configure Juniper EX switches, while also explaining how to interpret the state of interfaces and bridging tables.	9m
5	Virtual Networks Overview This module explains the concept of a virtual local area network and identifies the function and differences in VLANs.	12m
6	Configuring Virtual Networks This module explains how to configure and monitor a VLAN and set up inter-VLAN routing. Lab 1: Configuring Ethernet Switches and VLANs.	1h 59m
7	Day 1 Activity This activity presents questions based on the previous modules.	20m
8	High Availability This module describes the purpose of link aggregation, the function of GRES, and how nonstop active routing and nonstop bridging works. Lab 2: Configuring High Availability and Link Aggregation.	1h 12m
9	Protocol-Independent Routing This module summarizes the functions of static routes, aggregate routes, and generated routes.	30m
10	Routing Instances This module explains explains what routing instances are and how to share routes between routing instances. Lab 3: Configuring Protocol-Independent Routing and Routing Instances.	1h 21m
11	Filter-Based Forwarding This module explains how filter-based forwarding works and how to set up and configure FBF.	20m
12	Load Balancing This module explains how load balancing works and differentiates between per-packet and per-flow load balancing. Lab 4: Configuring Filter-Based Forwarding and Load Balancing	56m
13	Day 2 Activity This activity presents questions based on the previous modules.	20m
14	Fundamentals of OSPF This module describes how the link-state database operates and how link-state announcements (LSA) function. Lab 5: Configuring OSPF	1h 56m
15	Fundamentals of BGP This module summarizes the different parts of the BGP protocol and how BGP scales to meet growing demand.	1h 11m
16	Deploying BGP This module describes the differences between IBGP and EBGP, and explains how BGP operates in different environments and how it advertises its routes. Lab 6: Deploying BGP	1h
17	Graceful Restart and Bidirectional Forwarding Detection This module explains how to configure graceful restart and how to configure bidirectional forwarding detection. Lab 7: Configuring Graceful Restart and BFD	55m
18	Port Security This module summarizes various aspects of port security and why it is important.	25m
19	Day 3 Activity This activity presents questions based on the previous modules.	20m

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