Junos Automation

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

•  Describe the NETCONF protocol. 
•  Explain the capabilities of the Junos OS XML API.
• Describe the use of XSLT, SLAX, and XPath in the XML API.
• Describe the Junos Automation UI and explain the role of gRPC, NETCONF, and REST in Junos Automation.
• Identify the languages, frameworks, management suites, and tools used in automating Junos.
• Describe the YANG Protocol and explain the capabilities of YANG.
• Use the YANG model to issue Junos commands and to configure Junos. 
•  Explain the benefits of using JSON and YAML. 
•  List where JSON and YAML are used in Junos Automation.
• Convert between JSON, YAML, and XML. 
•  Describe the features and benefits of using Python in Junos automation.
• Configure Junos devices to use Python and create simple Python scripts.
• Describe the function of Junos operation, commit, event, and SNMP scripts.
• Implement Junos operation, commit, event, and SNMP scripts using Python.
• Identify how Junos automation uses Jinja2 and create Python scripts that use Jinja2.
• Explain how PyEZ makes Junos automation easier. 
•  Use PyEZ to gather facts from Junos, perform configuration tasks, and use PyEZ to manipulate the file system and perform system upgrades to Junos. 
•  Implement OpenConfig in the Junos OS. 
•  Describe the process of implementing custom YANG modules.
• Implement a translation script for a custom YANG module.
• Explain the use of the Junos REST API in automation.
• Use the Junos REST API to get information from Junos.
• Describe what JET is and what it includes.
• Create a project in the JET IDE.
• Execute scripts using on-box and off-box automation.
• Describe how Ansible is used in Junos automation and install Ansible.
•  Create Ansible playbooks to automate Junos.
• Describe how JSNAPy can help automate Junos devices.
• Implement JSNAPy into a Junos environment.
• Describe how ZTP works. 
•  Configure in-band ZTP and out-of-band ZTP

 COURSE INTRODUCTION

Junos Automation Architecture and Overview :

• Why Automate
• Junos MGD Based Automation 
•  Junos JSD Based Automation
• Automation Languages, Libraries, and Frameworks
• Automation Management Systems

NETCONF and the XML API :

• NETCONF and the XML API
• NETCONF
• XML API 
•  XML API Programming Languages
• XML API Tools

 LAB 1: Exploring the XML API

DAY 2:

• JSON and YAML
• Origins of JSON and YAML 
•  Features and Benefits
• JSON and YAML uses in Junos Automation
• Creating Well-Formed JSON and YAML Documents 
•  Conversion To and From XML LAB 2: Using JSON and YAML

LAB 2: Using JSON and YAML

Python and Junos PyEZ :

• Introduction to Python and PyEZ
• Python Development Environment 
• Working with RPCs using Junos PyEZ Working with an Unstructured Junos Configuration
• Working with Junos PyEZ Tables and Views 
• Junos PyEZ Exception Handling

LAB 3: Implementing Python and Junos PyEZ in Junos

Jinja2 and Junos PyEZ :

• Jinja2 Overview
• Jinja2 Syntax
• Creating a Junos PyEZ, YAML, and Jinja2 Solution

 LAB 4: Using Jinja2 Templates with PyEZ

DAY 2:

JSON and YAML :

• Origins of JSON and YAML
• Features and Benefits
• JSON and YAML uses in Junos Automation
• Creating Well-Formed JSON and YAML Documents
• Conversion To and From XML

LAB 2: Using JSON and YAML

Python and Junos PyEZ :

• Introduction to Python and PyEZ
• Python Development Environment
• Working with RPCs using Junos PyEZ 
•  Working with an Unstructured Junos Configuration
• Working with Junos PyEZ Tables and Views
• Junos PyEZ Exception Handling

LAB 3: Implementing Python and Junos PyEZ in Junos

Jinja2 and Junos PyEZ :

•  Jinja2 Overview 
•  Jinja2 Syntax 
•  Creating a Junos PyEZ, YAML, and Jinja2 Solution

LAB 4: Using Jinja2 Templates with PyEZ

 

DAY3:

Using Ansible to Automate Junos :

•  Ansible Overview 
•  Installing Ansible 
•  Creating and executing Ansible playbooks to manage devices running Junos OS
• Use Case - Using Ansible to configure devices running Junos OS
• Use Case - Using Ansible to install software on devices running Junos OS
• Use Case - Using Ansible to reboot or shut down devices running Junos OS
• Use Case - Using Ansible to revert a device running Junos OS to a factory Default Configuration

Lab 5: Automating Junos with Ansible

Junos Automation with JSNAPy :

• JSNAPy Overview 
•  Installation 
•  Integration into Ansible 
•  JSNAPy d.Snapcheck, Snapshot, and Diff Functions

 Lab 6: Configuring JSNAPy

Junos OS Commit and Op Scripts :

• Junos Automation Scripting Overview
• Creating Junos OS Commit Scripts
• Creating Junos OS Op Scripts

Lab 7: Junos Commit and Op Scripts 

Junos OS Event and SNMP Scripts :

•  Junos Automation Scripting Overview 
•  Creating Junos OS Commit Scripts
• Creating Junos OS Op Scripts 

 Lab 8: Junos event policies and scripts

ANG :

• YANG Overview
• YANG Modules 
• YANG Syntax
• Junos YANG Case Studies
• Creating and Using Non-Native YANG Modules

 OpenConfig :

•  Describe the Advantages of OpenConfig
• Modify the Junos OS Configuration using OpenConfig
• Describe using OpenConfig with the Junos Telemetry Interface (JTI)

Lab 9: Implementing OpenConfig

DAY 5 :

• Junos Extension Toolkit (JET)
•  JET Overview and Components 
•  Setup a JET VM
• Create JET Packages
• Use the JET API

Appendix A:

• Zero Touch Provisioning 
•  ZTP Overview
• The purpose and value of ZTP 
•  The components and operations of ZTP 
•  How to deploy a QFX5100 Series switch using ZTP

The Junos OS REST API :

•  Describe the Purpose of the Junos OS REST API
• Create REST API RPC Queries
• Use the REST API Explorer 
•  Use Case - Using the Junos REST API

Lab 10: Implementing the Junos REST API

Students should have intermediate-level networking knowledge and an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and the TCP/IP protocol suite. Students should also have familiarity with a programming language such as C, C++, Perl, Python, Ruby, or Java. Students should also attend the Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS) course prior to attending this class. Lastly, a high level understanding of object-oriented programming is a plus, but not a requirement.

Recommended prerequisites:

• IJOS - Introduction to the Junos Operating System

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