Recommended Training Roadmap: E-series Routers

JNCIA – Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (E Series)

Introduction to the Juniper Network Routers — E-series

Course No: EDU-JUN-ERX
Length: One day
Cost: $600 (US)

Prerequisites

Students attending this course should understand the operational differences between bridges and routers. Students should also possess general IP protocol knowledge and be familiar with common Internet applications.

This course is a required prerequisite for:
E-series Routing Protocols (formerly E-series Circuit Aggregation Basics)
E-series Broadband Remote Access Server Configuration Basics

Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to the E-series router platforms with updates that address the 4.0.2 software release. The course covers E-series router features, applications, and hardware architecture. It discusses the E-series command-line interface (CLI), including user modes, CLI shortcuts, the file system and file manipulation, and E-series router reload options. The course teaches how to use the CLI to perform a basic configuration of an E-series router, including the configuration of virtual routers.
After attending this class, you will be able to:

• Describe the E-series router features and applications in both a B-RAS and dedicated access environment;
• Describe the E-series router hardware architecture;
• Describe the configuration options available for E-series hardware platforms
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• List the different CLI user modes;
• Describe the file system used on E-series routers;
• Use the CLI to manipulate files, to reload E-series router, and to perform basic troubleshooting;
• Use the CLI to configure the E-series platforms for basic IP connectivity; and
• Configure and manage virtual routers.

Course Contents

• Module 1: E-series Features and Applications
• Juniper Networks Product Positioning
• E-series B-RAS Overview
• E-series B-RAS Applications
• E-series Router Dedicated Access Applications
• The SDX-300 Provisioning Tool
• The NMC-RX Configuration Tool
• Module 2: Hardware Architecture Overview
• E-series Product Family and Chassis Types
• Switching Capacity
• Packet Flow
• Line Module Redundancy
• Hardware Installation Notes
• Module 3: - Introduction to the CLI and Configuration Basics
• CLI Modes and Shortcuts
  Basic Configuration Using the CLI
• Configuration Using Scripts and Macros
• Useful show Commands
• E-series Timing Configuration Options
• E-series Boot Configuration and Reload Options
• Module 4: E-series Virtual Routers
• Virtual Router Concepts
• Configuring and Managing E-series Virtual Routers

Lab 1: Introduction to the CLI

• Access the E-series router using a console or terminal server-based connection
• Explain the differences between User Exec mode and Privileged Exec mode
• Use CLI shortcuts
• Perform basic show commands and enter configuration mode
• Manage an E-series router file system
• Change boot configuration settings

Lab 2: E-series Router Configuration Basics

• Restore factory default configuration (as needed)
• Configure IP parameters on the SRP's Fast Ethernet interface
• Configure IP parameters on a loopback interface
• Configure the router hostname and Telnet service
• Configure primary, secondary and tertiary timing sources
• Copy files to and from flash memory
• Set the system time and date
• Configure an FTP host
• Copy files from an E-series router to an FTP server on the network
• Create a virtual router
• Customize the banner and send messages to users

E-series Broadband Remote Access Server Configuration Basics

Course No: EDU-JUN-BB
Length: Four days
Cost: $2,400 (US)

Prerequisites

Knowledge of IP in an ISP environment
Introduction to Juniper Networks Routers - E-series

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide technical network professionals with the skills needed to successfully install, configure, and troubleshoot the E-series platform to act as a broadband remote access server (B-RAS). The course covers the fundamentals of B-RAS, ATM, IP over ATM, bridged Ethernet, PPP over ATM, PPP over Ethernet, dynamic interfaces, L2TP, policy management as well as E-series router systems administration. The course will consist of over 50% hands-on exercises.
After attending this class, you will be able to:

• Configure IP-over-ATM interfaces;
• Configure bridged Ethernet interfaces;
• Configure PPP-over-ATM interfaces;
• Configure PPP-over-Ethernet interfaces;
• Configure dynamic interfaces;
• Configure LT2P;
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues;
• Configure fundamental policy management; and
• Describe E-series router system administration tasks

Course Contents

• Module 1: xDSL Overview and IP over ATM:
• B-RAS and DSL Overview
• IP-over-ATM Operation and Configuration
• Troubleshooting IP over ATM

Lab 1: Configuring IP over ATM
In this lab, you will configure and troubleshoot both an IP-over-ATM interface and static IP routes.

• Module 2: Bridged Ethernet and DHCP:
• Overview of Bridged Ethernet
• Bridged Ethernet and DHCP Configuration and Troubleshooting

Lab 2: Configuring Bridged Ethernet
In this lab, you will configure a bridged Ethernet interface and virtual routers.

• Module 3: PPP over ATM:
• Overview of PPP over ATM
• Life of a Packet: PPP over ATM
• Configuring PPP over ATM
• Troubleshooting PPP-over-ATM Interfaces

Lab 3: Configuring PPP over ATM
In this lab, you will configure the E-series router as a B-RAS supporting PPP-over-ATM clients.

• Module 4: PPP over Ethernet:
• PPP-over-Ethernet Overview
• PPP-over-Ethernet Configuration and Troubleshooting

Lab 4: Configuring PPP over Ethernet
In this lab you will configure the E-series router as a B-RAS supporting PPP-over-Ethernet clients.

• Module 5: Dynamic Interfaces:
• Dynamic PPP-over-ATM and PPP-over-Ethernet Interfaces
• Dynamic IP-over-ATM and Bridged Ethernet Interfaces
• Dynamic ATM Subinterfaces
• Dynamic Subscriber Interfaces

Lab 5: Configuring Dynamic Interfaces
In this lab you will configure the E-series router as a B-RAS supporting various types of dynamic interfaces.

• Module 6: L2TP:
• L2TP Overview
• L2TP Operation
• E-series Router L2TP Configuration
• L2TP Tunnel Failover and Tunnel Selection
• E-series Router Requirements
• Troubleshooting L2TP

Lab 6: Configuring L2TP
In this lab you configure and troubleshoot the E-series router as both an L2TP access concentrator and as an L2TP network server.

• Module 7: Policy Management Overview
• Policy Management Overview
• Configuring Classifier Lists and Policy Lists
• Rate-Limiting Overview
• Configuring Rate-Limit Profiles
• Configuring Policy Lists with Multiple Rules
• Troubleshooting Policy Manager

Lab 7: Configuring Policy
In this lab you configure classifier lists, rate-limit profiles, and policy lists. You will attach these policies to static and dynamic IP interfaces and verify their operation.

• Module 8: System Administration:
• Upgrading and Downgrading Software
• Backup Boot Configuration and Slot Configuration
• Rebuilding Flash Cards and Password Recovery
• Other System Administration Tasks

E-series Certification Track

The Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program (JNTCP) E-series certification track is a multi-tiered program that allows participants to demonstrate, through a combination of written proficiency exams and hands-on configuration and troubleshooting exams, competence with specific Juniper Networks technology. Successful candidates demonstrate thorough understanding of Internet technology in general and Juniper Networks E-series platforms and operating system in particular.