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<!DOCTYPE FL_Course SYSTEM "https://www.flane.de/dtd/fl_course095.dtd"><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://portal.flane.ch/css/xml-course.xsl"?><course productid="2932" language="en" source="https://portal.flane.ch/swisscom/en/xml-course/juniper-jspx" lastchanged="2026-01-12T10:21:04+01:00" parent="https://portal.flane.ch/swisscom/en/xml-courses"><title>Junos Service Provider Switching</title><productcode>JSPX</productcode><vendorcode>JP</vendorcode><vendorname>Juniper Networks</vendorname><fullproductcode>JP-JSPX</fullproductcode><version>22.a</version><objective>&lt;p&gt;After successfully completing this course, you should be able to:
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&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Describe the different Ethernet standards organizations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the Layer 2 services that are available on the MX Series 3D Ethernet Universal Edge Routers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the function of an Ethernet LAN.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe learning and forwarding in a bridging environment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe Ethernet frame filtering.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Implement VLAN tagging.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe and implement MVRP.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Implement IRB.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Implement a Layer 2 firewall filter.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the use of a routing instance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the function of a virtual router.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the function of a virtual switch.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the usage of logical systems.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Implement a virtual switch.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe interconnecting routing instances.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the different IEEE VLAN stacking models.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the components of provider bridging.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configure and monitor provider bridging.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explain the purpose of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the basic operation of STP, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), and VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (VSTP).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configure and monitor STP, RSTP, MSTP, and VSTP.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explain the purpose of bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, and root protection.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explain typical OAM features.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the basic operation of link fault management (LFM).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the basic operation of connectivity fault management (CFM).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configure and monitor Ethernet OAM.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the basic operation of Ethernet ring protection (ERP).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configure and monitor ERP.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the basic operation of LAGs and MC-LAGs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configure and monitor LAGs and MC-LAGs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe the basic functionality of MX Series Virtual Chassis.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe a basic troubleshooting method.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;List common issues that disrupt network operations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identify tools used in network troubleshooting.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Use available tools to resolve network issues&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</objective><essentials>&lt;p&gt;Students should have basic networking knowledge and an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the TCP/IP protocol suite. Students should also attend the Introduction to the &lt;span class=&quot;cms-link-marked&quot;&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;fl-href-prod&quot; href=&quot;/swisscom/en/course/juniper-ijos&quot;&gt;&lt;svg role=&quot;img&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot; focusable=&quot;false&quot; data-nosnippet class=&quot;cms-linkmark&quot;&gt;&lt;use xlink:href=&quot;/css/img/icnset-linkmarks.svg#linkmark&quot;&gt;&lt;/use&gt;&lt;/svg&gt;Introduction to the Junos Operating System &lt;span class=&quot;fl-prod-pcode&quot;&gt;(IJOS)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; courses prior to attending this class.&lt;/p&gt;</essentials><audience>&lt;p&gt;This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring, managing, and monitoring devices running Junos OS.&lt;/p&gt;</audience><outline>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Day 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 1: Course Introduction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 2: Ethernet Switching and Layer 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn the Junos OS nomenclature&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn the functions of an Ethernet LAN&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describe learning and forwarding in a bridging environment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Implement Layer 2 address learning and forwarding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Implement Layer 2 firewall filters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 3: VLANs and IRBs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Configure and monitor VLANs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Automate VLAN administration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configure and monitor IRBs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lab: Ethernet Switching and VLANs&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 4: Virtual Switches&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Describe the use of a routing instance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configure and monitor virtual switches&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Interconnect different routing instances&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explain the purpose of logical systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lab: Virtual Switches&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 5: Provider Bridging&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Expanding the Bridged Network&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explaining How Provider Bridging Works&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configuring and Monitoring Provider Bridging&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lab: Provider Bridging&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 6: Spanning-Tree Protocols&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Summarize Spanning-Tree Protocols&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explain How Rapid STP Works&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Review the Functions of Multiple STP&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identify VLAN STP Improvements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 7: Configuring Spanning-Tree&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Configuring and Monitoring Spanning-Tree Protocols&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding BPDU, Loop, and Root Protection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lab: MSTP&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Day 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 8: Ethernet OAM &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Summarize Ethernet Operation, Administration, and Maintenance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identify Capabilities in Link Fault Management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Review the Features of Connectivity Fault Management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 9: Configuring OAM &lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Configuring and Monitoring Ethernet OAM&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lab: Ethernet OAM &amp;ndash; LFM and CFM &lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 10: ERP and LAG &lt;/strong&gt;
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&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Summarize What ERP Does&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explain How to Configure and Monitor ERP&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide an Overview of LAG&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explain How to Configure and Monitor a LAG&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Lab: High Availability and Network Optimization &amp;ndash; ERP and LAG &lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 11: MC-LAG and Virtual Chassis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Provide a Brief Overview of MC-LAG&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explain How to Configure and Monitor an MC-LAG&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Give a Brief Synopsis of the MX Virtual Chassis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lab: MC-LAG&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Chapter 12: Troubleshooting and Monitoring &lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Identify Basic Approaches to Troubleshooting and Monitoring&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introduce Troubleshooting and Monitoring Tools&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Review Troubleshooting Case Study: Network Congestion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Lab: Troubleshooting and Monitoring&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</outline><objective_plain>After successfully completing this course, you should be able to:



- Describe the different Ethernet standards organizations.
- Describe the Layer 2 services that are available on the MX Series 3D Ethernet Universal Edge Routers.
- Describe the function of an Ethernet LAN.
- Describe learning and forwarding in a bridging environment.
- Describe Ethernet frame filtering.
- Implement VLAN tagging.
- Describe and implement MVRP.
- Implement IRB.
- Implement a Layer 2 firewall filter.
- Describe the use of a routing instance.
- Describe the function of a virtual router.
- Describe the function of a virtual switch.
- Describe the usage of logical systems.
- Implement a virtual switch.
- Describe interconnecting routing instances.
- Describe the different IEEE VLAN stacking models.
- Describe the components of provider bridging.
- Configure and monitor provider bridging.
- Explain the purpose of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
- Describe the basic operation of STP, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), and VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (VSTP).
- Configure and monitor STP, RSTP, MSTP, and VSTP.
- Explain the purpose of bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, and root protection.
- Explain typical OAM features.
- Describe the basic operation of link fault management (LFM).
- Describe the basic operation of connectivity fault management (CFM).
- Configure and monitor Ethernet OAM.
- Describe the basic operation of Ethernet ring protection (ERP).
- Configure and monitor ERP.
- Describe the basic operation of LAGs and MC-LAGs.
- Configure and monitor LAGs and MC-LAGs.
- Describe the basic functionality of MX Series Virtual Chassis.
- Describe a basic troubleshooting method.
- List common issues that disrupt network operations.
- Identify tools used in network troubleshooting.
- Use available tools to resolve network issues</objective_plain><essentials_plain>Students should have basic networking knowledge and an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the TCP/IP protocol suite. Students should also attend the Introduction to the Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS) courses prior to attending this class.</essentials_plain><audience_plain>This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring, managing, and monitoring devices running Junos OS.</audience_plain><outline_plain>Day 1


Chapter 1: Course Introduction


Chapter 2: Ethernet Switching and Layer 2


- Learn the Junos OS nomenclature
- Learn the functions of an Ethernet LAN
- Describe learning and forwarding in a bridging environment
- Implement Layer 2 address learning and forwarding
- Implement Layer 2 firewall filters

Chapter 3: VLANs and IRBs


- Configure and monitor VLANs
- Automate VLAN administration
- Configure and monitor IRBs
Lab: Ethernet Switching and VLANs




Chapter 4: Virtual Switches


- Describe the use of a routing instance
- Configure and monitor virtual switches
- Interconnect different routing instances
- Explain the purpose of logical systems
Lab: Virtual Switches




Chapter 5: Provider Bridging


- Expanding the Bridged Network
- Explaining How Provider Bridging Works
- Configuring and Monitoring Provider Bridging
Lab: Provider Bridging




Chapter 6: Spanning-Tree Protocols



- Summarize Spanning-Tree Protocols
- Explain How Rapid STP Works
- Review the Functions of Multiple STP
- Identify VLAN STP Improvements
Chapter 7: Configuring Spanning-Tree


- Configuring and Monitoring Spanning-Tree Protocols
- Understanding BPDU, Loop, and Root Protection
Lab: MSTP




Day 2



Chapter 8: Ethernet OAM 


- Summarize Ethernet Operation, Administration, and Maintenance
- Identify Capabilities in Link Fault Management
- Review the Features of Connectivity Fault Management
Chapter 9: Configuring OAM 



- Configuring and Monitoring Ethernet OAM
Lab: Ethernet OAM – LFM and CFM 




Chapter 10: ERP and LAG 



- Summarize What ERP Does
- Explain How to Configure and Monitor ERP
- Provide an Overview of LAG
- Explain How to Configure and Monitor a LAG

Lab: High Availability and Network Optimization – ERP and LAG 




Chapter 11: MC-LAG and Virtual Chassis


- Provide a Brief Overview of MC-LAG
- Explain How to Configure and Monitor an MC-LAG
- Give a Brief Synopsis of the MX Virtual Chassis
Lab: MC-LAG




Chapter 12: Troubleshooting and Monitoring 



- Identify Basic Approaches to Troubleshooting and Monitoring
- Introduce Troubleshooting and Monitoring Tools
- Review Troubleshooting Case Study: Network Congestion

Lab: Troubleshooting and Monitoring</outline_plain><duration unit="d" days="2">2 days</duration><pricelist><price country="DE" currency="EUR">1500.00</price><price country="CH" currency="CHF">2300.00</price><price country="AT" currency="EUR">1500.00</price><price country="IL" currency="ILS">5210.00</price><price country="MK" currency="EUR">1400.00</price><price country="GR" currency="EUR">1400.00</price><price country="HU" currency="EUR">1400.00</price><price country="UA" currency="EUR">4000.00</price><price country="SI" currency="EUR">1500.00</price><price country="SK" currency="EUR">1500.00</price></pricelist><miles><milesvalue country="DE" vendorcurrency="JTC" vendorcurrencyname="Juniper Training Credits">1600.00</milesvalue></miles></course>