Junos Platform Automation and DevOps
- Duration: 5 Days (40 Hours)
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Junos Platform Automation and DevOps Training Course Overview
In this intensive five-day course, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of automating Junos through DevOps automation tools, protocols, and technologies. The curriculum offers hands-on experience with tools and languages pertinent to automating the Junos OS platform within a DevOps framework. The course covers the fundamentals of Jinja2 templates and provides a detailed exploration of Ansible, Salt, and JSNAPy automation tools in conjunction with the Junos operating system (OS). Students will be introduced to Junos commit, operation (op), event, and SNMP on-box scripts, delving into two scripting languages: SLAX and Python. The training also encompasses YANG, OpenConfig, Juniper Extension Toolkit (JET), and related APIs, concluding with a discussion on the utilization of Junos Telemetry Interface (JTI). Through practical demonstrations and hands-on labs, participants will acquire proficiency in automating Junos OS and device operations.
Intended Audience For Junos Platform Automation and DevOps Training
- Network Engineers
- System Administrators
- IT Professionals
- DevOps Engineers
- Automation Engineers
- Individuals involved in automating network operations and managing Junos OS platforms in a DevOps environment.
Learning objectives for the Introduction to the Junos Platform Automation and DevOps course
- Describe Junos automation concepts.
- Use Jinja2 for Junos automation.
- Describe Ansible automation.
- Use Ansible to automate Junos devices.
- Describe the basics of SLAX language.
- Use SLAX to automate Junos devices.
- Use SLAX to develop Junos op scripts.
- Use Python to develop Junos op scripts.
- Use SLAX to develop Junos commit scripts.
- Use Python to develop Junos commit scripts.
- Describe Junos event policies.
- Create Junos event scripts.
- Develop Junos SNMP scripts.
- Describe Salt for Junos support.
- Use Salt software to automate Junos devices.
- Perform network testing with JSNAPy.
- Describe the YANG language.
- Create custom Junos YANG modules.
- Use OpenConfig with Junos OS.
- Describe JET functionality.
- Use JET APIs to automate Junos.
- Describe the Junos Telemetry Interface.
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Benefits of taking the Junos Platform Automation and DevOps training
- Automation Proficiency: Acquire comprehensive knowledge of automating Junos using DevOps tools, protocols, and technologies, enhancing your proficiency in automating Junos OS platforms.
- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical, hands-on experience with tools and languages relevant to automating Junos OS, including Ansible, Salt, and JSNAPy automation tools.
- Scripting Languages: Learn scripting languages such as SLAX and Python for developing Junos commit, operation (op), event, and SNMP on-box scripts, enabling you to automate device operations effectively.
- Understanding YANG and OpenConfig: Gain insights into YANG, OpenConfig, Juniper Extension Toolkit (JET), and related APIs, understanding how they contribute to network automation.
- Telemetry Interface: Explore the use of Junos Telemetry Interface (JTI) for collecting and monitoring data from Junos devices, enhancing your capabilities in network monitoring and analysis.
- Integration with Ansible: Understand how to automate Junos Space management functions using Ansible, providing a seamless integration for network management automation.
- Current Best Practices: Stay up-to-date with the latest best practices in automation and DevOps, ensuring that your skills align with industry standards and advancements.
- Troubleshooting Skills: Develop troubleshooting skills for automated Junos configurations and scripts, enabling you to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
- Certification Preparation: Prepare for certifications related to Junos automation and DevOps, showcasing your expertise in automating Juniper networks.
- Career Advancement: Enhance your career prospects by acquiring skills in automation and DevOps, which are increasingly critical in modern network environments, cloud services, and software-defined networking (SDN).
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals in the networking and automation fields, expanding your professional network within the Juniper community.
Junos Platform Automation and DevOps Training Course Modules
Module 1: Course Introduction
- Overview of the course objectives and structure.
Module 2: Junos Automation Fundamentals
- Benefits of network automation
- Basic principles of DevOps and NRE
- Different approaches and tools for Junos automation
Module 3: Jinja2
- Introduction to Junos Automation templates
- Creating Jinja2 templates
- Lab 1: Creating Jinja2 Templates
Module 4: Ansible Introduction
- Preparing Ansible environment for network device management
- Using Ansible to retrieve information from Junos devices
- Using Ansible to configure Junos devices
- Lab 2: User Interface Options
Module 5: Ansible for Junos
- Configuring Ansible to securely connect to Junos devices
- Advanced Ansible playbook functionality
- Creating Ansible playbooks using variables and templates
- Managing Junos device configurations using Jinja2 templates and Ansible
- Lab 3: Using Ansible for Junos Configuration
Module 6: Basics of SLAX
- SLAX relation to XML, XPath, and Junos XML API
- Creating simple SLAX scripts
- SLAX templates, variables, and flow control statements
Module 7: Automating Junos with SLAX
- Junos op, commit, event, and SNMP scripts
- Using the Junos function library
- Difference between available SLAX versions
Module 8: Junos Op Scripts Using SLAX
- Creating and executing SLAX op scripts
- Using arguments with SLAX op scripts
- Executing Junos RPCs from SLAX op scripts
- Configuring Junos devices with SLAX op scripts
- Lab 4: Junos Op Scripts Using SLAX
Module 9: Junos Op Scripts Using Python
- Creating and executing Python op scripts
- Using arguments with Python op scripts
- Executing Junos RPCs from Python op scripts
- Configuring Junos devices with Python op scripts
- Lab 5: Junos Op Scripts Using Python
Module 10: Junos Commit Scripts Using SLAX
- Basic SLAX commit script operation
- Developing SLAX commit scripts for transient and persistent changes
- Configuring and enabling SLAX commit scripts
- Lab 6: Junos Commit Scripts Using SLAX
Module 11: Junos Commit Scripts Using Python
- Python commit scripts performing different actions
- Developing Python commit scripts for configuration changes
- Configuring and enabling Python commit scripts
- Lab 7: Junos Commit Scripts Using Python
Module 12: Junos Event Policies
- Identifying Junos OS events
- Creating Junos OS event policies
Module 13: Junos Event Scripts
- Creating Junos event scripts
- Lab 8: Junos Event Policies and Event Scripts
Module 14: Junos SNMP Scripts
- Junos OS SNMP scripts usage
- Configuring Junos OS SNMP scripts
- Lab 9: Junos SNMP Scripts
Module 15: Salt Introduction
- Salt architecture and components
- Basic Junos device management tasks with Salt
Module 16: Automating Junos with Salt
- Configuring Junos devices with Salt
- Validating network state using Salt
- Creating an event-driven infrastructure with Salt
- Lab 10: Automating Junos with Salt
Module 17: JSNAPy
- JSNAPy for automating Junos OS
- Installing and configuring JSNAPy
- Creating snapshots and performing tests using JSNAPy
- Using JSNAPy with other automation tools
- Lab 11: JSNAPy
Module 18: YANG
- Main YANG features
- Syntax of YANG
- YANG use cases with Junos OS
Module 19: Custom YANG Modules
- Custom configuration statements and translation scripts
- Custom RPCs and action scripts
Module 20: OpenConfig
- Advantages of OpenConfig
- Modifying Junos OS configuration using OpenConfig
- Using OpenConfig with the Junos Telemetry Interface
- Lab 12: Implementing YANG and OpenConfig
Module 21: Introduction to Juniper Extension Toolkit
- Main JET components and use cases
- gRPC and JET IDL Files
- JET Service and Notification APIs
Module 22: Automating Junos OS with JET APIs
- Developing JET applications using Service API
- Developing JET applications using Notification API
- Lab 13: Using JET
Module 23: Junos Telemetry
- JTI protocols and message formats
- Provisioning native sensors for JTI
- Provisioning OpenConfig and gRPC sensors for JTI
- Lab 14: Using Junos Telemetry
Junos Platform Automation and DevOps Training Course Prerequisites
- Basic networking knowledge
- Understanding of the Open Systems
Interconnection (OSI) reference model - Understanding of the TCP/IP protocol suite
- Introduction to the Junos Operating System
and Getting Started with Networking eLearning
course, or equivalent knowledge
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