Learn Juniper and Cisco networking – with jokes!
Setting RSVP bandwidth reservations automatically is very prone to error. Luckily, there’s a better way: we can automate the whole thing using the Junos auto-bandwidth command. Let’s take a look at some cool new Juniper config!
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RSVP lets us create LSPs that reserve bandwidth in advance. And that’s exactly what this three-part blog post series is all about! In this first post we’re going to learn how we combine bandwidth and priorities to get the most out of the bandwidth in our network. Click here for good times!
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If you’re an ISP running Juniper, it’s essential that you allow MPLS Self-Ping. If you don’t… weird things happen. Click to find out more!
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The independent-domain command is a little-known but big-useful command. Let’s see how we can use it in Junos to tunnel localpref info from one VPN customer site to another!
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In this post we use both Cisco IOS and Juniper Junos config to see the difference between route-distinguishers and route-targets in MPLS VPNs. Why do we need both of them? Click here to find out!
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In Part 2 of this series we look at how you make configuration changes in Junos – and how you can very easily scrap your changes without doing any damage o your network. Very clean!
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This post assumes ZERO Python knowledge on your part! You don’t even need Junos knowledge: I’ll do my best to make this useful for folks of ALL skill levels. If you’ve ever wanted to learn Python, but never knew where to start… read on!
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Today we’re looking at what advantages IGMPv3 brings to the table! Give this a read to see packet captures and full config for the whole topology.
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If you’re thinking about taking Juniper’s excellent Professional Enterprise exam, give this post a read – I’ve hooked you up with a ton of useful links to help you to succeed!
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IGMP is a really simple protocol – but if you want to be an expert, you’ll want to know what’s happening at a packet level. That’s why in this post we have lots of fun with packet captures. If you’re studying for JNCIP or even JNCIE, you won’t want to miss this post!
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