Juniper Paragon Automation for the WAN
- Duration: 4 Days (32 Hours)
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Juniper Paragon Automation for the WAN Training Course Overview
In this comprehensive four-day course, participants will be introduced to Paragon Automation applications, including Paragon Pathfinder, Paragon Planner, and Paragon Insights. Through a combination of hands-on labs and demonstrations, students will gain proficiency in the functionalities of these applications, covering a spectrum of capabilities such as WAN topology discovery, segment routing-traffic engineering (SR-TE), RSVP-signaled label-switched path (LSP) management, Path Computation Element Protocol (PCEP) LSP discovery and provisioning, LSP optimization, calendaring, maintenance scheduling, point-to-multipoint (P2MP) LSP management, failure simulation, reporting, network modeling, path demand placement, hardware inventory collection, network telemetry, and closed-loop automation. The course focuses on configuring and monitoring these features on a WAN comprising vMX Series devices and is based on Junos version 22.4R1.10 and Paragon Automation version 23.1.
Intended Audience For Juniper Paragon Automation for the WAN Training
- Network Engineers
- System Administrators
- Network Architects
- IT Professionals Managing WAN Infrastructure
- Those Responsible for Paragon Automation Deployment
- IT Managers
- Network Operations Staff
- Those Involved in WAN Design and Optimization
Learning objectives for the Juniper Paragon Automation for the WAN training course
- Describe various WAN domains.
- Configure Paragon Pathfinder for initial use.
- Configure Paragon Pathfinder topology discovery.
- Provision various LSP types.
- Describe P2MP use cases.
- Perform LSP provisioning using Network Configuration Protocol
(NETCONF). - Schedule network maintenance events.
- Use Paragon Insights to analyze network performance.
- Launch and use Paragon Planner.
- Perform network modeling.
- Perform network component failure simulation.
- Manage and optimize network demands.
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Benefits of taking the Juniper Paragon Automation for the WAN training
- Efficient WAN Operations: Acquire the skills to streamline and optimize Wide Area Network (WAN) operations through Juniper Paragon Automation, leading to improved efficiency and performance.
- Accelerated Service Deployment: Learn to leverage automation tools to expedite the deployment of WAN services, reducing time-to-market for new services and enhancing overall agility.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain in-depth insights into WAN topology, traffic engineering, and path optimization, providing better visibility into network performance and enabling informed decision-making.
- Proactive Fault Resolution: Develop the ability to proactively identify and address potential faults in the WAN, minimizing downtime and improving network reliability.
- Scalability and Flexibility: Understand how to scale WAN infrastructure efficiently to accommodate changing business needs and ensure flexibility in adapting to evolving network requirements.
- Lifecycle Management: Learn best practices for the entire lifecycle management of WAN services, from provisioning and monitoring to maintenance and optimization.
- Resource Optimization: Acquire skills in optimizing network resources, ensuring efficient utilization of bandwidth, and enhancing the overall cost-effectiveness of WAN operations.
- Risk Mitigation: Explore techniques for risk mitigation through automated WAN management, reducing the likelihood of errors and vulnerabilities in the network.
- Comprehensive Network Telemetry: Understand the implementation of network telemetry to collect and analyze data, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making and performance improvements.
- Hands-On Experience: Benefit from hands-on labs and practical exercises that allow you to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, enhancing your practical skills and confidence in managing WAN automation.
- Certification and Recognition: Obtain a certification in Juniper Paragon Automation for the WAN, validating your expertise and signaling to employers your proficiency in advanced WAN automation technologies.
- Alignment with Industry Trends: Stay abreast of industry trends in WAN automation, ensuring your skills are aligned with the latest advancements in networking technology.
Juniper Paragon Automation for the WAN Course Modules
Module 1: Course Introduction
- Overview of the course.
Module 2: WAN Automation
- Explanation of WAN domains.
- Overview of Paragon Pathfinder and Planner capabilities.
Module 3: Paragon Pathfinder Architecture
- Explanation of the Path Computation Element Protocol.
- LSP Signaling and the CSPF Algorithm.
- Configuration of the network.
- Lab 1: Initial Configuration.
Module 4: Network Topology Discovery
- How Paragon Pathfinder discovers network topology.
- Configuration of Paragon Pathfinder network topology discovery.
- Lab 2: Network Topology Discovery.
Module 5: Using Paragon Automation
- Examination of the Paragon Automation interface.
- Examination of the Paragon Planner Desktop interface.
- Lab 3: Using Paragon Automation.
Module 6: Basic LSP Management
- Overview of various LSP types.
- Configuration of PCC-controlled, PCE-delegated, and PCE-initiated LSPs.
- Monitoring LSPs from the Paragon Pathfinder UI.
- Lab 4: Basic LSP Management.
Module 7: Advanced LSP Management
- Explanation of primary, secondary, and standby LSPs.
- Discussion of diversity groups.
- Configuration of JUNOS MPLS LSP templates.
- Explanation of LSP calendaring.
- Provisioning multiple LSPs.
- LSP optimization.
- Lab 5: Advanced LSP Management.
Module 8: Segment Routing
- Overview of segment routing.
- Configuration and verification of segment routing on routers running Junos OS.
- Provisioning SR-MPLS LSPs using Paragon Pathfinder.
- Lab 6: Segment Routing.
Module 9: P2MP LSPs
- Explanation of basic functionality and use cases of P2MP.
- Management and monitoring of P2MP LSPs with Paragon Pathfinder.
- Description of point-to-multipoint LSPs.
Module 10: Maintenance Scheduling and NETCONF LSP Provisioning
- Automation of LSP rerouting.
- Configuration of NETCONF LSP provisioning.
- Lab 7: Maintenance Scheduling and NETCONF Provisioning.
Module 11: Paragon Insights
- Overview of Paragon Insights capabilities.
- Configuration of Paragon Insights monitoring.
- Lab 8: Paragon Insights.
Module 12: Paragon Automation Troubleshooting
- Techniques to troubleshoot Paragon Automation components.
- Troubleshooting network topology acquisition.
- Troubleshooting the Path Computation Element Protocol.
- Lab 9: Paragon Automation Troubleshooting.
Module 13: Paragon Planner
- Features and capabilities of Paragon Planner.
- Launching Paragon Planner Desktop and exploring the interface.
- Lab 10: Paragon Planner.
Module 14: Network Modeling
- Creation of a network model.
- Analysis of network model data files.
- Modification of network models.
- Lab 11: Network Modeling.
Module 15: Network Demands and Failure Simulation
- Calculation of network demand forwarding.
- Simulation of network failure.
- Lab 12: Network Demands and Failure Simulation.
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Module 16: Paragon Active Assurance Solution Components
- Differentiation between passive and active components.
- Overview of Paragon Active Assurance (PAA) solution.
- Overview of use case topologies.
Juniper Paragon Automation for the WAN Training Course Prerequisites
- Understanding of the OSI Model
- Junos OS configuration experience—Introduction to the Junos Operating System course or equivalent
- Advanced MPLS knowledge—Junos MPLS Fundamentals course or equivalent
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