Juniper Paragon Automation Quick Start

This guide introduces Juniper Networks' Paragon Automation, a robust solution for network planning, configuration, provisioning, traffic engineering, monitoring, and life-cycle management. It is designed for network operators and administrators seeking to enhance network operations through advanced visualization and analytics.

The document outlines the necessary system requirements for installation, including cluster node, hardware, software, disk, and network prerequisites. It details the step-by-step process for installing Paragon Automation, logging into its user interface, and setting up software licenses.

Key functionalities covered include onboarding devices via discovery or Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), configuring devices with protocols like PCEP and NETCONF, and setting up specialized applications such as Paragon Pathfinder for topology acquisition and LSP provisioning, Paragon Insights for monitoring and analysis, and Paragon Planner for network simulation.

For specific software requirements and client setup, users may need to install Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or equivalents like Azul Zulu (https://www.azul.com/downloads/?package=jdk), or utilize Open Web Start (https://openwebstart.com/) or Iced Tea (https://adoptopenjdk.net/icedtea-web.html).