Junos Enterprise Switching (JEX)
- Course Code JUN_JEX
- Duration 2 days
Course Delivery
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Course Delivery
This course is available in the following formats:
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Public Classroom
Traditional Classroom Learning
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Virtual Learning
Learning that is virtual
Request this course in a different delivery format.
Course Overview
TopThis two-day course is designed to provide students with intermediate switching knowledge and configuration examples using Junos Enhanced Layer 2 Software (ELS).
This course includes an overview of switching concepts and operations, VLANs, the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), port and device security features, and high availability (HA) features.
Through demonstrations and hands-on labs, students will gain experience in configuring and monitoring the Junos operating system (OS) and in monitoring device operations.
This course uses Juniper Networks EX4300 Series Ethernet switches for the hands-on components, but lab environment does not preclude the course from being applicable to other Juniper hardware platforms running Junos OS.
This course is based on Junos OS Release 21.4R1.12.
Course Level
Junos Enterprise Switching (JEX) is an intermediate-level course.
Relevant Juniper Product
• EX Series • QFX Series
Course Schedule
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 09-10 March, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (GMT Standa)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 22-23 June, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (GMT Standa)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 21-22 September, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (GMT Standa)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 23-24 November, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (GMT Standa)
- Language: English
Target Audience
TopThis course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring EX Series switches running Junos Enhanced Layer 2 Software (ELS)
Course Objectives
Top• List the benefits of implementing switched LANs.
• Describe transparent bridging concepts and operations.
• Describe terms and design considerations for switched LANs.
• List enterprise platforms that support Layer 2 switching.
• Configure interfaces for Layer 2 switching operations.
• Display and interpret the Ethernet switching table.
• Explain the concept of a VLAN.
• Describe access and trunk port modes.
• Configure and monitor VLANs.
• Describe voice VLAN and native VLAN concepts.
• Explain inter-VLAN routing operations.
• Configure and monitor inter-VLAN routing.
• Explain when a spanning tree is required.
• Describe STP and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) operations.
• List some advantages of using RSTP over STP.
• Configure and monitor RSTP.
• Describe the bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, and root protection features.
• Configure and monitor the BPDU, loop, and root protection features.
• List and describe various port security features.
• Configure and monitor port security features.
• Describe the storm control feature.
• Configure and monitor storm control.
• Describe firewall filter support for EX Series Ethernet switches.
• Implement and monitor the effects of a firewall filter.
• List and describe some features that promote high availability.
• Configure and monitor high availability features.
• Describe the basic concepts and operational details of a virtual chassis.
• Implement a virtual chassis with multiple EX4300 switches.
• Explain the concepts of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP).
• Configure and monitor MSTP.
• Discover, configure, and troubleshoot EX Series switches using Junos Space Network Director.
Course Content
TopDay 1
Course Introduction
Layer 2 Switching
• Describe Ethernet bridging basic
• Configure and monitor Layer 2 switching operations
Lab 1: Implementing Layer 2 Switching
Switching Design Considerations
• Explain switching terminologies and design considerations
• Describe various Enterprise Switching platforms
Implement VLANs
• Define VLANs
• Create VLANs
• Monitor VLANs
Implement VLAN Features
• Describe voice LAN concepts and operations
• Describe native LAN concepts and operations
• Describe and implement IRB interfaces
Lab 2: Implementing Virtual Networks
Spanning Tree Overview
• Explain the operations of STP
• Explain the operations of RSTP
Deploy Spanning Tree
• Configure STP and RSTP
• Monitor STP and RSTP
Spanning Tree Protection Features
• Explain and configure BPDU protection on spanning tree
• Explain and configure loop protection on spanning tree
• Explain and configure root protection on spanning tree
Lab 3: Implementing Spanning Tree
Day 2
LAGs and RTGs
• Describe link aggregation groups (LAGs) and redundant trunk groups (RTGs)
• Configure and monitor LAG and RTG
Lab 4: Implementing LAGs and RTGs 10 Storm Control
• Describe storm control features
• Configure and monitor storm control features
Layer 2 Firewall Filters
• Describe firewall filter support for EX Series switches
• Implement and monitor the effects of a firewall filter
Lab 5: Implementing Storm Control and Firewall Filters
Port Security—MAC Limiting, MAC Learning, and MACsec
• Describe MAC limiting, MAC learning, and MACsec
• Configure MAC limiting, MAC learning, and MACsec
• Monitor MAC limiting, MAC learning, and MACsec
Port Security—DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard
• Describe DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and IP source guard
• Configure DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and IP source guard
• Monitor DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and IP source guard
Lab 6: Implementing Port Security
High Availability—GRES, NSR, and NSB
• Overview of high availability networks
• Explain graceful Routing Engine switchover (GRES)
• Explain nonstop active routing (NSR)
• Explain nonstop bridging (NSB)
Virtual Chassis
• Describe operational details of Virtual Chassis
• Implement Virtual Chassis and verify its operation
Deploy Virtual Chassis
• Configure and monitor Virtual Chassis
Lab 7: Implementing Virtual Chassis Systems
The following Appendices can be covered if requested at the time of booking and subject to time during the course:
Appendix A: Junos Space Network Director
• Describe Junos Space Network Director
• Configure Junos Space Network Director
Appendix B: MSTP
• Explain the operations of MSTP
• Configure and verify MSTP
Appendix C: Mist Integration with EX Series Switches
• Explain mist solution and supported devices
• Describe provisioning and deployment process
Appendix D: Mist Wired Assurance
• Describe the deployment options
• Explain wired assurance SLE and their classifiers
• Describe the role of Mist within campus and branch architecture
Appendix E: ELS and Non-ELS Configuration
• Configure switching options
• Understand IRB and RVI interfaces and its configuration
• Describe Q-in-Q VLAN tagging
Course Prerequisites
Top• Basic networking knowledge and an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the TCP/IP protocol suite
• Complete the Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS) course, or equivalent knowledge
Test Certification
TopJNCIS-ENT exam topics are based on the content of the recommended instructor-led training courses, as well as the additional resources.
• Exam code: JN0-348
• Written exam
• Administered by Pearson VUE
• Exam length: 90 minutes
• Exam type: 65 multiple-choice questions
• Pass/fail status is available immediately
• Software Release:
o Junos 18.4
o Junos Space Network Director 3.1
The JNCIS-ENT certification is valid for three years.
Exams can be purchased and scheduled at https://home.pearsonvue.com/junipernetworks/
Follow on Courses
TopAdvanced Junos Enterprise Switching (AJEX)
Further Information
TopDelegates will receive an official set of e-kit courseware approximately 1 week prior to the start of the course.