Juniper Networks Design - Data Center

After you complete this course you will be able to:

• Describe high-level concepts about different data center architectures
• Identify features used to interconnect data centers
• Describe key high-level considerations about securing and monitoring a data center deployment
• Outline key high-level concepts when implementing different data center approaches
• Describe data center cooling designs and considerations
• Explain device placement and cabling requirements
• Outline different data center use cases with basic architectures
• Describe a traditional multitier data center architecture
• Explain link aggregation and redundant trunk groups
• Explain multichassis link aggregation
• Summarize and discuss key concepts and components of a Virtual Chassis
• Summarize and discuss key concepts and components of a VCF
• Summarize and discuss key concepts and components of Junos Fusion
• Describe the reasons for the shift to IP fabrics
• Describe the design considerations for routing in an IP Fabric
• Describe how to scale an IP fabric
• Describe the design considerations for an Overlay network
• Define the term Data Center Interconnect
• List differences between the different Layer 2 and Layer 3 DCIs
• Summarize and discuss the benefits and use cases for EVPN
• Discuss the security requirements and design principles of the data center
• Identify the security elements of the data center
• Describe network security implementation options in the data center
• Discuss network security functionality in the data center
• Explain the purpose of SDN
• Explain the function of Contrail
• Describe the purpose of NFV
• Discuss the purpose and function of vSRX and vMX
• Explain how to collect analytics in the SDN data center
• Discuss the importance of understanding the baseline behaviors in our data center
• Describe the Junos Space Network Management Platform and its deployment options
• Describe the importance of analytics
• Discuss automation in the data center
• Discuss the benefits of QoS and CoS
• Describe the benefits of a converged network
• Identify general aspects of data center migration
• Describe some best practices for migration planning
• Outline some common migration scenarios
• Describe high availability design considerations in the data center
• Provide an overview of high availability offerings and solutions in the data center

Course Introduction

Overview of Data Center Design

• Initial Considerations
• Architectures and Design considerations
• Connecting Data Centers
• Security and Operation
• Implementation Considerations

Initial Design Considerations

• Physical Layout and Placement
• Environmental Conditions
• Cabling Options
• Data Center Use Cases

Traditional Data Center Architecture

• Traditional Multi-tier Architecture
• Link Aggregation and Redundant Trunk Groups
• Multichassis Link Aggregation
• Lab: Designing a Multi-tier Architecture

Ethernet Fabric Architectures

• Virtual Chassis
• Virtual Chassis Fabric
• QFabric
• Junos Fusion
• Ethernet Fabric Design Considerations
• Lab: Ethernet Fabric Architecture

IP Fabric Architecture

• The Shift To IP Fabrics
• IP Fabric Routing Design
• IP Fabric Scaling
• VXLAN
• Lab: IP Fabric Architecture

Data Center Interconnect

• DCI Overview
• Layer 2 DCI
• EVPN Use Cases
• Layer 3 DCI
• Lab: Interconnecting Data Centers

Securing the Data Center

• Overview of Data Center Security
• Security Elements
• Simplifying Security in the Data Center
• Advanced Data Center Security 
• Lab: Securing the Data Center

SDN and Virtualization in the Data Center

• SDN Overview
• Using Contrail in the Data Center
• Using NFV in the Data Center
• Understanding Contrail in the Data Center
• Virtual Environments in the Data Center
• Collecting Analytics with AppFormix
• Lab: SDN and Virtualization

Data Center Operation

• Understanding Baseline Behaviors
• Deploying Junos Space and JSA
• Understanding Logging and Analytics
• Deploying Automation in the Data Center
• Lab: Operating a Data Center

Traffic Prioritization for Converged Networks

• Understanding QoS, and CoS
• Converging Networks 
• Lab: Prioritizing Data in the Data Center

Migration Strategies

• Migration Overview
• Common Scenarios
• Migration Case Study

High Availability

• Data Center High Availability Overview
• Link Level and Physical Device Redundancy
• Device-Level Redundancy

Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:

• Knowledge of routing and switching architectures and protocols
• Knowledge of Juniper Networks products and solutions
• Understanding of infrastructure security principles
• Basic knowledge of hypervisors and load balancers
• Juniper Networks Design Fundamentals (JNDF)

• This course is recommended training for the Juniper Networks Certified Design Specialist, Data Center (JNCDS-DC) exam