Data Center LAN Migration Guide - Juniper Networks
Data Center LAN Migration Guide - Juniper Networks
Data Center LAN Migration Guide - Juniper Networks
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<strong>Data</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>LAN</strong> <strong>Migration</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Pre-<strong>Migration</strong> Information Requirements<br />
Migrating towards a simplified design is based on a certain level of familiarity with the following <strong>Juniper</strong> solutions:<br />
• <strong>Juniper</strong> <strong>Networks</strong> Junos operating system<br />
• <strong>Juniper</strong> <strong>Networks</strong> EX Series Ethernet Switches and MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers<br />
• <strong>Juniper</strong> <strong>Networks</strong> SRX Series Services Gateways<br />
• <strong>Juniper</strong> <strong>Networks</strong> Network and Security Manager, STRM Series Security Threat Response Managers, and Junos Space<br />
network management solutions<br />
<strong>Juniper</strong> <strong>Networks</strong> Cloud-Ready <strong>Data</strong> <strong>Center</strong> Reference Architecture communicates <strong>Juniper</strong>’s conceptual framework and<br />
architectural philosophy in creating data center and cloud computing networks robust enough to serve the range of<br />
customer environments that exist today. It can be downloaded from: www.juniper.net/us/en/solutions/enterprise/<br />
data-center/simplify/#literature.<br />
Technical Knowledge and Education<br />
This <strong>Migration</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> assumes some experience with Junos OS and its rich tool set, which will not only help simplify<br />
the data center <strong>LAN</strong> migration but also ongoing network operations. A brief overview of Junos OS is provided in the<br />
following section. <strong>Juniper</strong> also offers a comprehensive series of Junos OS workshops. Standardization of networking<br />
protocols should ease the introduction of Junos OS into the data center since the basic constructs are similar. <strong>Juniper</strong><br />
<strong>Networks</strong> offers a rich curriculum of introductory and advanced courses on all of its products and solutions.<br />
Learn more about <strong>Juniper</strong>’s free and fee-based online and instructor-led hands-on training offerings at:<br />
www.juniper.net/us/en/training/technical_education.<br />
Additional education may be required for migrating security services such as firewall and intrusion prevention system (IPS).<br />
If needed, <strong>Juniper</strong> <strong>Networks</strong> Professional Services can provide access to industry-leading IP experts to help with all<br />
phases of the design, planning, testing, and migration process. These experts are also available as training resources,<br />
to help with project management, risk assessment, and more. The full suite of <strong>Juniper</strong> <strong>Networks</strong> Professional Services<br />
offerings can be found at: www.juniper.net/us/en/products-services/consulting-services.<br />
Junos OS Overview<br />
Enterprises deploying legacy-based solutions today are most likely familiar with the number of different operating<br />
systems (OS versions) running on switching, security, and routing platforms. This can result in feature inconsistencies,<br />
software instability, time-consuming fixes and upgrades. It’s not uncommon for a legacy data center to be running<br />
many different versions of a switching OS, which may increase network downtime and require greater time, effort, and<br />
cost to manage the network. From its beginning, <strong>Juniper</strong> set out to create an operating system that addressed these<br />
common problems. The result is Junos OS, which offers one consistent operating system across all of <strong>Juniper</strong>’s routing,<br />
switching, and security devices.<br />
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