Junos Platform Automation and DevOps (JAUT)

Chapter 1: Course Introduction

Chapter 2: Junos Automation Architecture and Overview

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

Chapter 3: NETCONF and the XML API

• NETCONF
• XML API
• XML API Programming Languages
• XML API Tools

Chapter 4: 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

Chapter 5: 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

Chapter 6: Jinja2 and Junos PyEZ

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

Chapter 7: 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

Chapter 8: Junos Automation with JSNAPy

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

Chapter 9: Junos OS Commit and Op Scripts

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

Chapter 10: Junos OS Event and SNMP Scripts

• Identify Junos OS events
• Create Junos OS event policies
• Create Junos OS event scripts
• Create Junos OS SNMP scripts

Chapter 11: YANG

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

Chapter 12: OpenConfig

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

Chapter 13: Junos Extension Toolkit (JET)

• JET Overview and Components
• Setup a JET VM
• Create JET Packages
• Use the JET API

Chapter 14: 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

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

After successfully completing this course, you should be able to:

• 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.

Lab 1: Exploring the XML API
Lab 2: Using JSON and YAML
Lab 3: Implementing Python and Junos PyEZ in Junos
Lab 4: Using Jinja2 Templates with PyEZ
Lab 5: Automating Junos with Ansible
Lab 6: Configuring JSNAPy
Lab 7: Junos Commit and Op Scripts
Lab 8: Junos event policies and scripts
Lab 9: Implementing OpenConfig
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.

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