• Describe the different Ethernet standards organizations.
• Describe the Layer 2 services that are available on the MX Series 3D Ethernet Universal Edge Routers.
• Describe the function of an Ethernet LAN.
• Describe learning and forwarding in a bridging environment.
• Describe Ethernet frame filtering.
• Implement VLAN tagging.
• Describe and implement MVRP.
• Implement IRB.
• Implement a Layer 2 firewall filter.
• Describe the use of a routing instance.
• Describe the function of a virtual router.
• Describe the function of a virtual switch.
• Describe the usage of logical systems.
• Implement a virtual switch.
• Describe interconnecting routing instances.
• Describe the different IEEE VLAN stacking models.
• Describe the components of provider bridging.
• Configure and monitor provider bridging.
• Explain the purpose of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
• Describe the basic operation of STP, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), and VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol VSTP).
• Configure and monitor STP, RSTP, MSTP, and VSTP.
• Explain the purpose of bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, and root protection.
• Explain typical OAM features.
• Describe the basic operation of link fault management (LFM).
• Describe the basic operation of connectivity fault management (CFM).
• Configure and monitor Ethernet OAM.
• Describe the basic operation of Ethernet ring protection (ERP).
• Configure and monitor ERP.
• Describe the basic operation of LAGs and MC-LAGs.
• Configure and monitor LAGs and MC-LAGs.
• Describe the basic functionality of MX Series Virtual Chassis.
• 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.

DAY 1

1. Course Introduction

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

3. VLANs and IRBs

• Configure and monitor VLANs
• Automate VLAN administration
• Configure and monitor IRBs

Lab: Ethernet Switching and VLANs

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

5. Provider Bridging

• Expanding the Bridged Network
• Explaining How Provider Bridging Works
• Configuring and Monitoring Provider Bridging

Lab: Provider Bridging

6. Spanning-Tree Protocols

• Summarize Spanning-Tree Protocols
• Explain How Rapid STP Works
• Review the Functions of Multiple STP
• Identify VLAN STP Improvements

7. Configuring Spanning-Tree

• Configuring and Monitoring Spanning-Tree Protocols
• Understanding BPDU, Loop, and Root Protection

Lab: MSTP

DAY 2

8. Ethernet OAM

• Summarize Ethernet Operation, Administration, and Maintenance
• Identify Capabilities in Link Fault Management
• Review the Features of Connectivity Fault Management

9. Configuring OAM

• Configuring and Monitoring Ethernet OAM

Lab: Ethernet OAM – LFM and CFM

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

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

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

Individuals responsible for configuring, managing, and monitoring devices running Junos OS

• Basic networking knowledge and an understanding of the OSI model and the TCP/IP protocol suite
• Completion of the Introduction to the Junos Operating System course prior to attending this class