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Introduction to Juniper Cloud Concepts & Contrail Networking SpecializationJuniper Networks

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About this Specialization

This Introduction to Juniper Cloud Concepts and Contrail Networking specialization provides students with the foundational knowledge required to work with Juniper Contrail. The course summarizes cloud concepts, virtual networks, and cloud management. The specialization provides an overview of fundamental cloud concepts, Linux virtualization, and containerization. The course then explores concepts of network virtualization, software-defined networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). The course also introduces OpenStack, Kubernetes, and cloud-native Contrail Networking. Upon completing this specialization, students will understand virtual networks and how to configure them using Juniper’s cloud-native Contrail Networking solution.

Applied Learning Project

This specialization includes additional reading assignments that provide students with extra information to expand on the knowledge ganied in these courses. The specialization also includes quizzes to help the student gauge their understanding of the material.

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Includes hands on learning projects.

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Beginner Level

Approximately 1 month to complete

Suggested pace of 4 hours/week

English

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How the Specialization Works

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A Coursera Specialization is a series of courses that helps you master a skill. To begin, enroll in the Specialization directly, or review its courses and choose the one you'd like to start with. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. It’s okay to complete just one course — you can pause your learning or end your subscription at any time. Visit your learner dashboard to track your course enrollments and your progress.

Hands-on Project

Every Specialization includes a hands-on project. You'll need to successfully finish the project(s) to complete the Specialization and earn your certificate. If the Specialization includes a separate course for the hands-on project, you'll need to finish each of the other courses before you can start it.

Earn a Certificate

When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

There are 3 Courses in this Specialization

Course1

Course 1

Juniper Cloud Concepts and Open Source Technologies

In this course, you will learn fundamental cloud computing concepts. This course covers key benefits of cloud computing, cloud service models such as SaaS and IaaS; public, private and hybrid cloud deployment models and open-source cloud technologies. You will learn about Linux virtualization techniques, QEMU-KVM, Libvirt and popular cloud instance initialization approach cloud-init. This course covers the concepts of namespaces and how to connect them through Linux bridges and OpenvSwitch. You will also learn about containerization through Docker, Dockerfile and Docker networking.

Course2

Course 2

Introduction to OpenStack and Kubernetes Orchestrators

In this course, we will explain two open-source cloud management and orchestration platforms—OpenStack and Kubernetes. You will learn about different OpenStack concepts and the process to create virtual machines in OpenStack using the Web interface and the command line. You will also learn to automate these deployments using YAML-based Heat templates. OpenStack networking constructs, such as security groups and Floating IPs, will be covered in this course as well. The course will introduce you to Kubernetes architecture, API objects such as Pods and Services, the kubectl interface and integration with a CNI plugin for networking. The course will also demonstrate how an application can be deployed using Kubernetes.

Course3

Course 3

Introduction to the Juniper Contrail Networking Solution

This course will introduce you to Juniper Networks Contrail Networking (CN2) , a cloud-native SDN solution for intelligent networking and security for Telco and IT cloud. You will learn about the concepts of a virtual network, underlays and overlays, as well as tunneling protocols such as VXLAN. The course will explore Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) approaches. You will learn about cloud-native Contrail Networking architecture and integration with orchestrations systems such as Kubernetes. Navigating the Contrail user interface and Contrail’s advanced networking features to create Kubernetes custom networks and multi-interface Pods will also be explored.

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Tanveer

Juniper Networks Technical Content Developer and Instructor

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Is financial aid available?
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Can I take the course for free?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
There are three courses in this specialization. Each course takes roughly one month to complete.
What background knowledge is necessary?
Basic networking knowledge. An understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the TCP/IP protocol suite. Completed the Getting Started with Networking eLearning course.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
No. But we recommend you take them in the following order: 1. Juniper Cloud Concepts and Open Source Technologies
2. Introduction to OpenStack and Kubernetes Orchestrators
3.Introduction to the Juniper Contrail Networking Solution
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
No. These courses are not part of a university program.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
This specialization is designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge required to work with cloud concepts, virtual networks, and cloud management. Key topics include fundamental cloud concepts, Linux virtualization, network virtualization, software defined networking (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and an introduction to OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Contrail.

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Introduction to Juniper Cloud Concepts & Contrail Networking Specialization

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