Considered the go-to study guide for Juniper Networks enterprise routing certification exams, this book offers you unparalleled coverage of all the services available to Junos administrators--including the most recent set of flow-based security services and design guidelines that incorporate services and features of the MX, SRX, and EX network devices.

Its emphasis on practical solutions also makes this book an ideal on-the-job reference for design, maintenance, and troubleshooting issues in the enterprise. Simply put, this updated edition is the most comprehensive and authoritative resource for Juniper enterprise and edge routing environments you will find. Topics include: Design guidelines for the entire Juniper enterprise router lineup (M-series, MX Mid-Range series, and SRX)Junos interfaces, with advanced troubleshooting techniquesThe IGP and BGP routing protocols and the implementation of routing policiesSecurity concepts, and the tools to deploy themLayer 2 services, IP Class of Service, and IP Multicast with working case studies of eachCoverage of flow-based Junos security services

Software Defined Networking is revolutionizing the networking world. While the industry transitions to a software-centric architecture, a clear definition of SDN remains murky at best. This book clarifies the current industry confusion about what SDN is, why it's important, and most importantly the protocols and use cases that define SDN. OpenFlow (OF) is a critical piece of the SDN puzzle. While SDN solutions exist that do not require OF, it is undeniable that OF helped spur the innovation in SDN. The history of OF, its current and future status, and the associated use cases will be explained in detail in this book. Lastly, the book attempts to lay out SDN deployments that are real and current today, and apply practicality to the vast world of SDN architectures.