Junos Layer 3 VPNs (JL3V)

This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS.

• Describe the value of MPLS VPNs.

• Describe the differences between provider-provisioned VPNs and customerprovisioned VPNs.

• Describe the differences between Layer 2 VPNs and Layer 3 VPNs.

• List the provider-provisioned MPLS VPN features supported by the Junos OS software.

• Describe the roles of a CE device, PE router, and P router in a BGP Layer 3 VPN.

• Describe the format of the BGP routing information, including VPN-IPv4 addresses and route distinguishers.

• Describe the propagation of VPN routing information within an AS.

• List the BGP design constraints to enable Layer 3 VPNs within a provider network.

• Explain the operation of the Layer 3 VPN data plane within a provider network.

• Create a routing instance, assign interfaces to a routing instance, create routes in a routing instance, and import/export routes from a routing instance using route distinguishers/route targets.

• Describe the purpose of BGP extended communities, configure extended BGP extended communities, and use BGP extended communities.

• List the steps necessary for proper operation of a PE-CE dynamic routing protocol.

• List the troubleshooting and monitoring techniques for routing instances.

• Explain the difference between the bgp.l3vpn table and the inet.0 table of a routing instance.

• Monitor the operation of a CE-PE dynamic routing protocol.

• Explain the operation of a PE multi-access interface in a Layer 3 VPN and list commands to modify that behavior.

• Describe ways to support communication between sites attached to a common PE router.

• Provision and troubleshoot hub-and-spoke Layer 3 VPNs,

• Describe the flow of control traffic and data traffic in a hub-and-spoke Layer 3 VPN.

• Describe QoS mechanisms available in L3VPNs.

• Configure L3VPN over GRE tunnels.

• Describe the RFC 4364 VPN options.

• Describe the carrier-of-carriers model.

• Configure the carrier-of-carriers and "Option C" configuration.

• Describe the flow of control and data traffic in a draft-rosen multicast VPN.

• Describe the configuration steps for establishing a draft-rosen multicast VPN.

• Monitor and verify the operation of draft-rosen multicast VPNs.

• Describe the flow of control traffic and data traffic in a next-generation multicast VPN.

• Describe the configuration steps for establishing a next-generation multicast VPN.

• Monitor and verify the operation of next-generation multicast VPNs.

• Describe the flow of control traffic and data traffic when using MPVNs for Internet multicast.

• Describe the configuration steps for enabling internet multicast using MVPNs.

• Monitor and verify the operation of MVPN internet multicast.

Day 1

Course Introduction

MPLS VPNs

• MPLS VPNs

• Provider-Provisioned VPNs

Layer 3 VPNs 

• Layer 3 VPN Terminology

• VPN-IPv4 Address Structure

• Operational Characteristics

Basic Layer 3 VPN Configuration

• Preliminary Steps

• PE Router Configuration

LAB: Layer 3 VPN with Static and BGP Routing

Layer 3 VPN Scaling and Internet Access

• Scaling Layer 3 VPNs

• Public Internet Access Options

LAB: LDP over RSVP Tunnels and Public Internet Access

Day 2

Layer 3 VPNs – Advanced Topics 

• Exchanging Routes between Routing Instances

• Hub-and-Spoke Topologies

• Layer 3 VPN CoS Options

• Layer 3 VPN and GRE Tunneling Integration

• Layer 3 VPN and IPsec Integration

• Layer 3 VPN Egress Protection

• BGP Prefix-Independent Convergence (PIC)

• Edge for MPLS VPNs

• VRF Localization

• Provider Edge Link Protection

• Support for Configuring More Than 3 Million L3VPN Labels

LAB: GRE Tunneling and Route Redistribution

Interprovider Backbones for Layer 3 VPNs 

• Hierarchical VPN Models

• Carrier-of-Carriers Model

• Option C Configuration

LAB: Carrier-of-Carriers VPNs

Troubleshooting Layer 3 VPNs

• Working with Multiple Layers

• Troubleshooting Commands on a PE Device

• Multi-Access Interfaces in Layer 3 VPNs

• PE and CE-Based Traceroutes

• Layer 3 VPN Monitoring Commands

LAB: Troubleshooting Layer 3 VPNs

Day 3

Draft Rosen Multicast VPNs 

• Multicast Overview

• Draft Rosen MVPN Overview

• Draft Rosen MVPN Operation

• Configuration

• Monitoring

Next-Generation Multicast VPNs

• Multicast VPN Overview

• Next-Generation MVPN Operation

• Configuration

• Monitoring

• Internet Multicast

• Ingress Replication

• Internet Multicast Signaling and Data Plane

• Configuring MVPN Internet Multicast

• Monitoring MVPN Internet Multicast

LAB: MVPNs

• Intermediate-level networking knowledge and an understanding of OSPF, ISIS, BGP, and Junos policy

• Experience configuring MPLS label-switched paths using Junos

• Attend the Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS), Junos Intermediate Routing (JIR), and Junos MPLS Fundamentals (JMF) courses prior to attending this class

Associated Certification:

JNCIP-SP

Exams can be purchased and scheduled at an additional cost – please ask for details.

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