Course Summary

his two-day course provides students with the foundational knowledge required to work with the Juniper Apstra System and to manage data center networks with Juniper Apstra software. This class will provide students with the knowledge to operate and manage Juniper Apstra. Students will be given a background on modern data center design and Intent-Based Networking concepts. The course covers the Juniper Apstra architecture and its data center reference architecture including the designing, building, deploying, and automation of a 3-stage IP fabric with VXLAN overlay. The course goes on to cover navigation of the Juniper Apstra user interface including creating resources, designs, templates, and instantiating blueprints (a running network). After teaching you to use Juniper Apstra to build a running data center, the course reviews the operational tools for managing a system with Juniper Apstra including basic troubleshooting, maintenance mode, adding and removing nodes from a fabric, rolling back an entire network (Time Voyager), creating off-box agents, configuring group-based policies, connectivity templates, and performing Intent-Based Analytics (IBA). Through demonstrations and hands-on labs, students will gain experience in configuring and monitoring an IP fabric using Juniper Apstra.

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

Describe the Juniper Apstra architecture.
Navigate the Juniper Apstra web user interface.
Describe the build procedures.
Create and use System Agents to manage devices.
Configure Resources.
Configure External Systems.
Configure Racks (server to Leaf node connectivity).
Configure Rack-based Templates (Rack to Spine node connectivity).
Configure Blueprints.
Configure Multitenancy.
Enable Configlets.
Create and use IBA probes.
Perform root cause identification.
Place a IP fabric device in and out of maintenance mode.
Add and remove a device from an existing IP fabric.
Revert uncommitted changes to the network.
Use Time Voyager to restore a previous state of the IP fabric.
Enable group-based policies.
Perform administration of the Juniper Apstra server including adding new users and configuring syslog.
Course Content
Day 1
Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 2: Intent-Based Networking
What Do We Mean by Intent?
Juniper Apstra Overview
Where Is Apstra Fabric Conductor Positioned?
Module 3: Juniper Apstra Overview
Juniper Apstra Server
Juniper Apstra Agents
Module 4: DC Reference Design
Clos in the Data Center
3-Stage Versus 5-Stage Fabrics
EBGP in the Data Center
Host Connectivity
Lifecycle Management (Design, Build, Deploy, Validate)
Module 5: Design Phase
Resources
Device Profiles
Logical Devices
Port Groups and Roles
Interface Maps
Racks
Templates
Module 6: Build Phase
System Agents
Managed Devices
Juniper Apstra Device Config Stages
Blueprints
Assigning Resources to a Blueprint
LAB 1: Milestone 1
Module 7: Deploy Phase
Deploying Nodes
Uncommitted View
Committing
Deployment Status
Blueprint Dashboard
Physical
LAB 1: Milestone 2
Module 8: Connectivity Templates
Connectivity Template Overview
CT Example: Adding an External Router
Module 9: Multitenancy
VXLAN Overlay Networks
Hardware VTEPs
VXLAN to VLAN Mapping
EVPN
Routing Zones
Virtual Networks
Apply CTs to Interfaces
LAB 1: Milestone 3
Day 2
Module 10: Configlets
Configlets and Property Sets
Configlet Modeling
Configlet Processing Order
Module 11: Intent-Based Analytics
What Is Intent-based Analytics?
Leveraging the Graph Datastore
Asking Multidimensional Questions
IBA Probes
IBA Example
How to Create Probes
Module 12: Root Cause Identification
A Lot of Data When Something Goes Wrong
Juniper Apstra Monitors Various Event Types and Can Determine the Root Cause
Root Cause Identification User Interface
LAB 1: Milestone 4
Module 13: Group-Based Policies
What Is Group-Based Policy?
Objects
Endpoints
Endpoint Groups
Policies
Workflow
Conflict Resolution (Auto or User-Based)
Incremental Changes
Module 14: Time Voyager
What Is Time Voyager?
Blueprint Revisions
Permanently Saving a Revision
Restoring a Revision
Caveats
Chapter 15: REST API and Graph Interface
Overview
User Documentation
Swagger 2.0
Platform API
Reference Design API
Getting the Specifications
Tools in the GUI

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of networking and data center designs Understanding of Clos IP fabrics Routing protocol design, configuration, and performance Overlay/underlay routing designs Basic automation design and workflows An understanding of network device configuration via CLI BGP knowledge is recommended but not required

JNCIS-DC certification exam

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.

Questions About This Course?