Juniper NETWORKS Onboarding Data Center Switches
Espesifikasyon
- Product Name: Apstra Data Centre Switch Automation Solution
- Compatibility: Juniper data centre switches
- Automation Type: Intent-based networking
- Key Feature: Distributed agent architecture
Enstriksyon Itilizasyon Pwodwi
- System agents are essential components for managing devices with the Apstra automation solution.
- Ensure you have system agents installed on all devices before proceeding.
- Understand the various device configuration stages 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.
Kòmanse
- 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.
REMAK: Anvan ou kòmanse, ou dwe enstale ak konfigirasyon sèvè Apstra a. Pou plis enfòmasyon, gade nan 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.
Ajan Sistèm
- 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 Aparèy kalifye ak vèsyon NOS 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.
Konfigirasyon aparèy 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 anba a.
- Konfigirasyon Pristine se premye nan plizyè 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.
- Pran tan pouw review tèminoloji a ak detay sik lavi nan la Device Configuration Cycle seksyon nan Gid Itilizatè Juniper Apstra la.
Abònman Manyèlman
Etap minimòm ki nesesè yo manyèlman etabli koneksyon ant switch la ak sèvè a se jan sa a:
- Konfigure koòdone jesyon ak adrès IP sou rezo jesyon andeyò gwoup la. Mete yon wout default pou koòdone jesyon an rive nan sèvè a.
- Set user credentials and password needed for the Apstra server to establish a connection with the switch.
- Pèmèt API switch la ke sèvè a itilize pou konfigirasyon aparèy la pandan tout sik lavi li.
Kòmandman egzak pou fè etap ki anwo yo varye selon NOS machann chwazi a. Gade nan Gid itilizatè Juniper Apstra pou plis detay pou machann ki sipòte yo.
Yon fwa switch la ka ping sèvè Apstra a, ou ka itilize Enstalatè Aparèy la pou enstale ajan an. Fè sa soti nan Aparèy Jere yo view.
- Pou kòmanse enstalatè a, klike swa Kreye Ajan Onbox (yo) oswa Kreye Ajan Offbox (yo) anlè dwat.
Antre enfòmasyon ki nesesè yo nan fòm Kreye Ajan (yo) ki ouvri, epi klike sou bouton Kreye a. Yon ti tan nesesè pou sèvè a fè enstalasyon an. Lè li fini aparèy la parèt nan tablo a 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.
REMAK: Sèvi ak Enstalatè Aparèy la pou pote switch nan platfòm automatisation Apstra yo montre an detay nan la Aparèy jere seksyon nan Gid Itilizatè Juniper Apstra la.
Abònman ak 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:
- DHCP (si ou vle)
- Aparèy la mande yon adrès IP atravè DHCP.
- Aparèy la resevwa adrès IP yo asiyen ak yon konsèy sou imaj OS espesifye a.
- Device Initialisation
- Aparèy la telechaje script ZTP customizable atravè TFTP.
- The device executes the script, preparing it for management. The OS image is checked and is upgraded, if necessary.
- Modpas admin/rasin aparèy la mete.
- System Agent ID is initialised.
- 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.
REMAK: 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.
Moute ak Kouri
Aparèy jere
- 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 telemetri aparèy.
REMAK: Sèvi ak zouti ki nan Aparèy Jere yo view se kouvri nan Aparèy jere seksyon nan Gid Itilizatè Juniper Apstra la.
- 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.
REMAK: Amelyore NOS nan yon aparèy ki soti nan Aparèy Jere yo view se dekri an detay nan la Upgrade Aparèy NOS seksyon nan Gid Itilizatè Juniper Apstra la.
Kontinye ale
- Kounye a ke ou gen aparèy ou yo konekte ak nan yon kondisyon tip-top, ou ka kontinye ale nan pwochen stages of automating your data centre deployment.
- Use these links to continue your journey with Apstra data centre automation.
Ki sa ki nan pwochen?
| Si ou vle | Lè sa a |
| Ranplase sètifika SSL la ak yon sètifika ki an sekirite | See the Apstra Installation / Configure Apstra Server / Replace SSL Certificate section in the Juniper Apstra Installation and Gid ajou |
| Konfigure aksè itilizatè ak itilizatè profiles ak wòl | See the Platform / User/Role Management section in the Gid itilizatè Juniper Apstra |
| Bati anviwònman vityèl ou a ak rezo vityèl ak zòn routage | Gade S lataged / Virtual section in the Juniper Apstra Usr Gid |
| Aprann sou sèvis telemetri Apstra ak kijan ou ka pwolonje yo | See the Devices / Telemetry section in the Juniper Apstra User Gid |
| Learn how to leverage intent-based analytics (IBA) with Apstra | Gade analiz ki baze sou entansyon ak sèvis piblik apstra-cli nan Juniper Gid Itilizatè Apstra |
Aprann ak Videyo
- 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.
| Si ou vle | Lè sa a |
| 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+ | Gade la Juniper Apstra Demo epi Juniper Apstra Data Center videyo on the Juniper Networks Product Innovation YouTube page. |
| Jwenn konsèy kout ak kout ak enstriksyon ki bay repons rapid, klè, ak insight sou karakteristik espesifik ak fonksyon teknoloji Juniper. | Gade Aprann ak Juniper sou paj YouTube prensipal Juniper Networks. |
| View yon lis anpil fòmasyon teknik gratis nou ofri nan Juniper | Gade la Kòmanse paj sou Portal Aprantisaj Juniper la. |
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FAQ
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.
Q: Can I onboard devices manually with Apstra?
A: Yes, you can manually establish connectivity between switches and the server by configuring the management interface and using the Create Agent s feature.
Q: Where can I find detailed information on managing devices with 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.
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