Introduction to Junos OS Specialization

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• How long does it take to complete the Specialization?

  3 weeks

• What background knowledge is necessary?

  • Basic understanding of the OSI model and the TCP/IP protocol suite.

  • Basic understanding of computer networking concepts.

• Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?

  Yes, taking the courses in order is recommended.

• Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

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• What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

  • Describe DevOps principles and practices.

  • Explain how DevOps benefits an IT organization.

  • Discuss Network Reliability Engineering.

  • List and describe the various APIs Junos provides for automation.

  • Discuss the frameworks, libraries and tools used to automate Junos devices.

  • Describe XML document format. • Explain how the Junos OS uses XML.

  • Use XPath to navigate a Junos XML document.

  • Describe the NETCONF protocol.

  • Use NETCONF and the XML API to issue Junos RPCs.

  • List available XML API programming languages.

  • Configure Junos device using NETCONF.

  • Describe JSON syntax.

  • Explain how JSON is used in Junos.

  • Describe YAML syntax.

  • Explain how Junos automation tools use YAML.

  • Use JSON and YAML documents.

  • Verify an Ansible installation.

  • Retrieve information from Junos devices using Ansible.

  • Use Ansible to configure Junos devices.

  • Explain fundamental Python concepts.

  • Use the Python 3 interactive interpreter.

  • Modify and run Python scripts.

  • Install Junos PyEZ.

  • Use Junos PyEZ to connect to Junos devices and retrieve facts.

  • Use Junos PyEZ to execute Junos RPCs.

  • Use Junos PyEZ to modify Junos device configuration.

  • Describe Python exception handling with PyEZ.

  • Describe the capabilities of the Junos OS REST API.

  • Generate REST API RPC queries.

  • Use the REST API Explorer.

  • Describe the Junos operating system and its basic design architecture.

  • Explain transit and exception traffic processing.

  • Describe the Junos CLI and its features.

  • List and perform initial configuration tasks.

  • Describe interface types and perform basic interface configuration tasks.

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