Juniper Networks Junos Platform Automation and DevOps Specialization

Start your career with network automation. This specialization teaches you how to automate the Junos OS using DevOps automation tools, protocols, and technologies. This course introduces basic DevOps principles, Junos APIs, and the Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF).

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3 course series

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1 month

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.3

(14 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month

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Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 3 course series

This specialization demonstrates the basics of Junos OS DevOps automation Tools, protocols and technologies. This specialization covers basic DevOps principles, Junos APIs, and the Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF). It focuses on using Python, Junos PyEZ, Ansible, and the Junos Representational State Transfer (REST) API to automate Junos platforms. Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), and YAML Ain't Markup Language (YAML) are introduced as data formats that facilitate Junos automation.

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This course introduces basic DevOps principles, Junos APIs, and the Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF). It focuses on Python, Junos PyEZ, Ansible, and the Junos Representation State Transfer (REST) API to to automate Junos platforms. Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), and YAML are introduced as data formats that facilitate Junos automation. These skills allow network reliability engineers to configure networks remotely and ensure updates to configurations rollout without causing downtime. Students will learn through guided lessons with questions and quizzes.

Juniper Networks Junos Automation Basics and XML

Course 14 hours4.4 (12 ratings)

What you'll learn

This course introduces you to the Junos operating system (Junos OS) that runs on Juniper Networks routers, switches, and security devices. You will learn Junos OS automation concepts and principles and how Junos OS configuration management and operations can be performed using popular automation tools. You will also learn about Extensible Markup Language (XML) and how it is used to store Junos OS device configuration and exchange data with external automation tools. Students new to the Junos operating system (Junos OS) are encouraged to view the first module which provides an overview of Junos Operating System prior to beginning the automation and DevOps content.