Juniper NETWORKS Aanboording van Datasentrumskakelaars

Spesifikasies

• Product Name: Apstra Data Centre Switch Automation Solution
• Compatibility: Juniper data centre switches
• Outomatiseringstipe: Intent-gebaseerde netwerkvorming
• Sleutelkenmerk: Gedistribueerde agentargitektuur

Produkgebruiksinstruksies

• System agents are essential components for managing devices with the Apstra automation solution.
• Ensure you have system agents installed on all devices before proceeding.
• Verstaan ​​die verskillende toestelkonfigurasiestages outlined in the user guide to effectively manage and operate your data centre fabric.
• Configure the management interface and IP address on the out-of-band management network.
• Click on “Create Onbox Agent(s)” or “Create Offbox Agent(s)” to initiate the installer.
• Enter the required information in the form and click “Create” to install the agent.
• Wait for the installation to complete. The device will appear in a quarantined state.
• Follow additional steps to move the device to the OOS-Ready state for blueprint assignment.
• Utilise Apstra ZTP for automatic discovery and onboarding of new switches or devices reset to factory settings.
• Check ZTP server status via the Apstra server GUI for visibility and management.

Begin

• This guide walks you through the steps required for getting your Juniper data centre switches ready to be deployed with the Apstra automation solution.
• The main tasks are to install device system agents on devices, then bring those devices under Apstra control, either manually or automatically with Apstra ZTP. We’ll cover both methods.
• Once you’ve onboarded your devices, they become Managed Devices, ready to be assigned in one of the Apstra server’s blueprints.

LET WEL: Voordat jy begin, moet jy die Apstra-bediener installeer en konfigureer. Vir meer inligting, sien die Juniper Apstra Quick Start

Apstra automates data centre networks of all sizes and complexities. Intent-based networking makes all aspects of operating data centre fabrics simpler, reliable, and efficient. A key to achieving such results is how the solution controls each individual device that comprises a managed fabric. The distributed agent architecture is an important component of what makes Apstra a unique and powerful automation solution. Let’s discuss the various elements that comprise the onboarding process.

Stelsel agente

• Device system agents manage communication between devices and the Apstra server.
• They’re responsible for performing configuration on the devices.
• They also facilitate the transfer of device telemetry, a key component of intent-based analytics (IBA).
• For all these elements to operate smoothly, Juniper puts supported device models and NOS software through a rigorous system of testing.
• It’s imperative that you reference the Gekwalifiseerde toestel- en NOS-weergawes tables when choosing hardware and software versions for your data centre fabric.
• You can install agents directly on a switch in the user space in the NOS (onbox), or you can install them in containers within the Apstra cluster (offbox) and communicate with the device that way.
• You’ll select one depending on your scenario.
• Some NOS types don’t support on-box agents. And some network operators don’t want to install agent software directly onto network devices.
• If you elect to use off-box agents, you must make considerations for cluster capacity to accommodate their location.

Toestelkonfigurasie Stages

• For the Apstra server and managed devices to communicate, Apstra uses an out-of-band management network.
• For them to be able to communicate, the IP address, user credentials and basic configuration parameters must be in place.
• This minimal configuration state is called “pristine configuration.” Once it’s in place and the switch and server can communicate, you can install a device agent.
• Apstra then captures the existing device configuration and saves it as a baseline. See a pristine configuration example hieronder.

• Ongerepte opset is die eerste van verskeie stages that a device can be in when it’s under Apstra management.
• Devices are placed into various configurations as they are moved in and out of operation.
• To appreciate how the solution operates, it’s essential to understand these stages.
• Neem tyd om te herview die terminologie en lewensiklusbesonderhede in die Device Configuration Cycle afdeling van die Juniper Apstra Gebruikersgids.

Handmatig aanboord

Die minimum stappe wat nodig is om handmatig verbinding tussen die skakelaar en die bediener te bewerkstellig, is soos volg:

1. Stel die bestuurskoppelvlak en IP-adres op die buitebandbestuursnetwerk op. Sluit 'n verstekroete in vir die bestuurskoppelvlak om die bediener te bereik.
2. Set user credentials and password needed for the Apstra server to establish a connection with the switch.
3. Aktiveer die skakelaar se API wat deur die bediener gebruik word om die toestel regdeur sy lewensiklus op te stel.

Die presiese opdragte om die bogenoemde stappe uit te voer, wissel na gelang van die geselekteerde verskaffer NOS. Verwys na die Juniper Apstra Gebruikersgids vir besonderhede vir ondersteunde verskaffers.
Sodra die skakelaar die Apstra-bediener kan ping, kan jy die Device Installer gebruik om die agent te installeer. Doen dit vanaf die Bestuurde toestelle view.

• Om die installeerder te begin, klik óf Skep Onbox Agent(s) óf Skep Offbox Agent(s) regs bo.

Voer die vereiste inligting in die "Skep Agent(e)"-vorm in wat oopmaak, en klik dan op die "Skep"-knoppie. Dit neem 'n bietjie tyd vir die bediener om die installasie uit te voer. Wanneer dit klaar is, verskyn die toestel in die tabel. view in the quarantined state. There are additional steps that move devices in this state to the OOS-Ready state, where they are available to be assigned to a blueprint.

LET WEL: Gebruik van die Toestelinstalleerder om skakelaars in die Apstra-outomatiseringsplatform in te bring, word in detail in die Bestuurde toestelle afdeling van die Juniper Apstra Gebruikersgids.

Aan boord met Apstra ZTP

• Apstra ZTP resides on its own VM, separate from the Apstra server.
• It automatically discovers new switches and those that have been reset to factory settings (zeroised)
• Use the Apstra server GUI to check the state of the ZTP server and the management of devices.
• This provides visibility into all aspects of the process, making it easy to onboard any number of devices quickly and with the desired settings and NOS versions, place.

The ZTP service provides DHCP for automatic IP addressing, installation of pristine configurations and installation of the system agents. Apstra ZTP performs these steps:

1. DHCP (opsioneel)
   • Die toestel versoek 'n IP-adres via DHCP.
   • Die toestel ontvang die toegekende IP-adres en 'n wyser na die gespesifiseerde OS-beeld.
2. Device Initialisation
   • Die toestel laai die aanpasbare ZTP-skrip af via TFTP.
   • The device executes the script, preparing it for management. The OS image is checked and is upgraded, if necessary.
   • Die toesteladministrateur/wortelwagwoord is ingestel.
   • System Agent ID is initialised.
3. Agent Initialisation
   • The ZTP script leverages APIs to initiate the agent installation. It recognises automatically whether an on-box or off-box is needed.

The Apstra ZTP service is a comprehensive set of tools that you can customise in various ways to adapt to your specific requirements. Once you have downloaded the server image and performed any customisations, it’s ready to simplify bringing switches into the Apstra automation platform.
LET WEL: The Apstra ZTP service requires installation and configuration to adapt to your specific environment. You can find step-by-step instructions for installing and onboarding devices see the Apstra ZTP chapter in the Juniper Apstra User Guide.
Now we’ve seen how devices are initialised. Let’s now look at how we move them into an operating network.

Up and Running

Bestuurde toestelle

• You’ve followed the manual steps or you’ve used ZTP to get your devices installed with their management IP addresses and device agents. Plus, your switches are registered with the Apstra server. But they’re not quite ready for deployment.
• Just after being added, devices are placed into the Out-of-Service Quarantine state. To place them under full control of the system, they need to be acknowledged.

• Once you’ve acknowledged your devices, you can drill into numerous aspects of the device’s status.
• There are additional tools to show the agent state, allow us to work with the Pristine Config and to view toestel telemetrie.

LET WEL: Gebruik van die gereedskap in die Bestuurde toestelle view is bedek in die Bestuurde toestelle afdeling van die Juniper Apstra Gebruikersgids.

• ZTP can initiate NOS upgrades if needed. But what do you do if you need to upgrade the software after the devices are under the control of the system? The good news is that the Managed Devices page hosts a tool that can keep your NOS versions fresh and secure.
• This is critical for the network to operate properly.
• It’s also a convenient manner to deal with any issues that may be encountered that require you to perform an update.
• The NOS management tool offers flexibility for image storage location and visibility into installation progress.

LET WEL: Opgradering van die NOS van 'n toestel vanaf die Bestuurde toestelle view word in detail beskryf in die Gradeer toestel NOS op afdeling van die Juniper Apstra Gebruikersgids.

Gaan voort

• Noudat jy jou toestelle gekoppel en in 'n tip-top toestand het, kan jy voortgaan na die volgende stages of automating your data centre deployment.
• Use these links to continue your journey with Apstra data centre automation.

Wat is volgende?

As jy wil	Toe
Vervang die SSL-sertifikaat met 'n veilige een	See the Apstra Installation / Configure Apstra Server / Replace SSL Certificate section in the Juniper Apstra Installation and Opgraderingsgids
Stel gebruikerstoegang op met gebruikersprofiles en rolle	See the Platform / User/Role Management section in the Juniper Apstra Gebruikersgids
Bou jou virtuele omgewing met virtuele netwerke en roeteringsones	Sien die Staged / Virtual section in the Juniper Apstra Usr Gids
Kom meer te wete oor Apstra-telemetriedienste en hoe jy dit kan uitbrei	See the Devices / Telemetry section in the Juniper Apstra User Gids
Learn how to leverage intent-based analytics (IBA) with Apstra	Sien Intent-Based Analytics met apstra-cli Utility in die Juniper Apstra Gebruikersgids

Leer met video's

• Our video library continues to grow! We’ve created many videos that demonstrate how to do everything from installing your hardware to configuring advanced Junos OS network features.
• Here are some great videos and training resources that will help you expand your knowledge of Junos OS.

As jy wil	Toe
Watch short demos to learn how to use Juniper Apstra to automate and validate the design, deployment, and operation of data centre networks, from Day 0 through Day 2+	Sien die Juniper Apstra Demo's en Juniper Apstra-datasentrum video's on the Juniper Networks Product Innovation YouTube page.
Kry kort en bondige wenke en instruksies wat vinnige antwoorde, duidelikheid en insig in spesifieke kenmerke en funksies van Juniper-tegnologie verskaf	Sien Leer saam met Juniper op Juniper Networks se hoof YouTube-bladsy.
View 'n lys van die vele gratis tegniese opleidings wat ons by Juniper aanbied	Sien die Aan die gang bladsy op die Juniper-leerportaal.

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Gereelde vrae

Q: What is Apstra's key feature for managing data center networks?

A: Apstra utilizes intent-based networking to simplify, improve reliability, and enhance efficiency in operating data center fabrics.

V: Kan ek toestelle handmatig met Apstra aanboord?

A: Yes, you can manually establish connectivity between switches and the server by configuring the management interface and using the Create Agent s feature.

V: Waar kan ek gedetailleerde inligting vind oor die bestuur van toestelle met Apstra?

A: Refer to the Managed Devices section of the Juniper Apstra User Guide for detailed instructions on bringing switches into the Apstra automation platform.

Dokumente / Hulpbronne

Juniper NETWORKS Aanboording van Datasentrumskakelaars [pdf] Gebruikersgids Aanboord van datasentrumskakelaars, datasentrumskakelaars, sentrumskakelaars, skakelaars

Verwysings

• Gebruikershandleiding