Juniper NETWORKS Onboarding Data Center Switches

Tæknilýsing

• Product Name: Apstra Data Centre Switch Automation Solution
• Compatibility: Juniper data centre switches
• Automation Type: Intent-based networking
• Key Feature: Distributed agent architecture

Notkunarleiðbeiningar fyrir vöru

• 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.

Byrjaðu

• 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.

ATH: Áður en þú byrjar verður þú að setja upp og stilla Apstra þjóninn. Fyrir frekari upplýsingar, sjá 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.

Kerfisfulltrúar

• 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 Hæfð tæki og NOS útgáfur 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.

Stilling tækis 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 fyrir neðan.

• Óspillt uppsetning er sú fyrsta af nokkrum 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.
• Taktu þér tíma til að endurskoðaview hugtökin og upplýsingar um lífsferil í Device Configuration Cycle kafla Juniper Apstra notendahandbókarinnar.

Inngangur handvirkt

Lágmarksskref sem þarf til að koma á tengingu handvirkt á milli rofans og netþjónsins eru sem hér segir:

1. Stilltu stjórnunarviðmótið og IP-tölu á utanbandsstjórnunarnetinu. Settu sjálfgefna leið fyrir stjórnunarviðmótið til að ná til netþjónsins.
2. Set user credentials and password needed for the Apstra server to establish a connection with the switch.
3. Virkjaðu API rofans sem er notað af þjóninum til að stilla tækið allan líftíma þess.

Nákvæmar skipanir til að framkvæma ofangreind skref eru mismunandi eftir því hvaða NOS seljanda er valið. Vísa til Juniper Apstra notendahandbók fyrir upplýsingar um studda söluaðila.
Þegar rofinn getur pingað Apstra netþjóninn geturðu notað tækjauppsetningarforritið til að setja upp umboðsmanninn. Gerðu þetta frá Stýrðum tækjum view.

• Til að ræsa uppsetningarforritið skaltu smella annað hvort á Búa til Onbox umboðsmann(a) eða Búa til Offbox umboðsmann(a) efst í hægra horninu.

Sláðu inn nauðsynlegar upplýsingar í eyðublaðið „Búa til umboðsmann(a)“ sem opnast og smelltu síðan á hnappinn „Búa til“. Það tekur netþjóninn smá tíma að framkvæma uppsetninguna. Þegar því er lokið birtist tækið í töflunni. 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.

ATH: Notkun tækjauppsetningarforritsins til að koma rofum inn á Apstra sjálfvirknipallinn er sýnd í smáatriðum í Stýrð tæki kafla Juniper Apstra notendahandbókarinnar.

Inngangur með 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 (valfrjálst)
   • Tækið biður um IP-tölu í gegnum DHCP.
   • Tækið fær úthlutað IP tölu og bendil á tilgreinda OS mynd.
2. Device Initialisation
   • Tækið halar niður sérhannaðar ZTP handritinu í gegnum TFTP.
   • The device executes the script, preparing it for management. The OS image is checked and is upgraded, if necessary.
   • Stjórnanda/rótarlykilorð tækisins er stillt.
   • 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.
ATH: 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.

Í gangi

Stýrð tæki

• 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 fjarmæling tækis.

ATH: Notkun verkfæra í stýrðum tækjum view er þakið í Stýrð tæki kafla Juniper Apstra notendahandbókarinnar.

• 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.

ATH: Uppfærsla NOS tækis úr stýrðum tækjum view er lýst í smáatriðum í Uppfærðu tæki NOS kafla Juniper Apstra notendahandbókarinnar.

Haltu áfram

• Nú þegar þú ert með tækin þín tengd og í toppstandi geturðu haldið áfram á næstu stages of automating your data centre deployment.
• Use these links to continue your journey with Apstra data centre automation.

Hvað er næst?

Ef þú vilt	Þá
Skiptu um SSL vottorðið fyrir öruggt	See the Apstra Installation / Configure Apstra Server / Replace SSL Certificate section in the Juniper Apstra Installation and Uppfærsluhandbók
Stilltu notendaaðgang með user profiles og hlutverk	See the Platform / User/Role Management section in the Juniper Apstra notendahandbók
Byggðu sýndarumhverfið þitt með sýndarnetum og leiðarsvæðum	Sjá Staged / Virtual section in the Juniper Apstra Usr Leiðsögumaður
Lærðu um Apstra fjarmælingaþjónustu og hvernig þú getur framlengt hana	See the Devices / Telemetry section in the Juniper Apstra User Leiðsögumaður
Learn how to leverage intent-based analytics (IBA) with Apstra	Sjá ásetningsbundna greiningu með apstra-cli tólinu í Einiber Apstra notendahandbók

Lærðu með myndböndum

• 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.

Ef þú vilt	Þá
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+	Sjáðu Juniper Apstra kynningar og Juniper Apstra gagnaver myndbönd on the Juniper Networks Product Innovation YouTube page.
Fáðu stuttar og hnitmiðaðar ráðleggingar og leiðbeiningar sem veita skjót svör, skýrleika og innsýn í sérstaka eiginleika og virkni Juniper tækni	Sjá Að læra með Juniper á aðal YouTube síðu Juniper Networks.
View listi yfir margar ókeypis tækniþjálfun sem við bjóðum upp á hjá Juniper	Sjáðu Að byrja síðu á Juniper Learning Portal.

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Algengar spurningar

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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