Course Summary

This five-day course is designed to provide students with the knowledge required to work with the Juniper Contrail software-defined networking (SDN) solution. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of how to use the Contrail Command user interface, Contrail Networking, Contrail’s fabric management and administration features, and Contrail Security, as well as AppFormix analytics features. Students will also learn to use APIs and the CLI to perform the Contrail configuration tasks. Through demonstrations and hands-on labs, students will gain experience with the features of Contrail and AppFormix.

Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course, you should be able to:

Explain the role of Contrail SDN Controller.
List available Contrail solutions.
Describe the purpose of an orchestrator.
Describe the basics of Kubernetes.
Identify the function of each of the main OpenStack Projects.
Describe the purpose of Contrail.
Explain how the versions of Contrail differ.
Discuss Contrail related solutions.
Describe the functions of the Contrail vRouter and Contrail Controller.
Explain the role of the control, configuration, and analytic nodes.
Configure and deploy virtual DNS and IPAMs.
Create virtual networks.
Create policies to control the flow of traffic.
Explain the routing behavior of an IP Fabric
Describe the steps to onboard a Brownfield IP Fabric.
Describe the steps to onboard a Greenfield IP Fabric.
Describe the various commands to troubleshoot the onboarding of an IP Fabric.
Explain the benefits of VXLAN in the data center.
Describe EVPN signaling for VXLAN.
Describe how CEM can bridge between a VM and a BMS.
Implement bridging between VMs and BMSs using VXLAN and EVPN signaling.
Describe EVPN signaling for VXLAN routing in the Spine.
Describe how to enable central routing using CEM.
Describe EVPN signaling for DCI.
Describe how to enable DCI using CEM.
Create physical gateways.
Describe architecture and capabilities of Contrail Security.
Configure main Contrail Security features.
Explain the benefits of AppFormix.
Explain the operation and use of AppFormix.
Explain how to setup and install AppFormix in different environments.
Explain the purpose and use of the different AppFormix features.
Understand the purpose of the Clusters feature.
Describe how to use the dashboard to examine the state of the network.
Understand the purpose and use of the Charts feature.
Explain the benefits of capacity planning.
Explain how to setup the chargeback functionality.
Explain how to use AppFormix charts.
Explain how to use AppFormix heat maps.
Describe the benefits of reports and service monitoring functionalities.
Explain the purpose and use of AppFormix alarms.
Explain the purpose and use of AppFormix Composite Alarms.
Explain the purpose of JTI.
Discuss native sensors.
Explain OpenConfig and gRPC sensors.
Describe best practices for JTI.
Explain how to use JTI with AppFormix.
Course Content
Course Introduction
SDN and Contrail
Orchestration Fundamentals
Contrail Architecture Fundamentals
Contrail Configuration
IP Fabric Automation
VM to BMS Bridging
VXLAN Routing
Data Center Interconnect
Interacting with External Networks
Fabric Administration
Contrail Security
AppFormix Overview
Alarms and Composite Alarms
Junos Telemetry Interface

Prerequisites The prerequisites for this course are as follows: Basic TCP/IP skills; General understanding of data center virtualization; Basic understanding of the Junos operating system; Completion of the Data Center Fabric with EVPN and VXLAN (ADCX) course or equivalent knowledge; and Completion of the Juniper Cloud Fundamentals (JCF) course; and Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming and Python scripting is recommended.

Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist Cloud (JNCIS-CLOUD) JN0-412 Exam: 90 minutes; 65 multiple-choice questions Detailed Exam Objectives: SDN Theory and Applications Cloud Orchestration Contrail Architectures and Services Contrail Security Contrail Fabric Deployment Contrail Fabric Management Contrail Monitoring and Analytics Recommended training for this certification Cloud Automation Using Contrail (CAC)

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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