Juniper NETWORKS Onboarding Data Center Switch
Mga pagtutukoy
- Product Name: Apstra Data Centre Switch Automation Solution
- Compatibility: Juniper data centre switches
- Uri ng Automation: Intent-based na networking
- Pangunahing Tampok: Ibinahagi na arkitektura ng ahente
Mga Tagubilin sa Paggamit ng Produkto
- System agents are essential components for managing devices with the Apstra automation solution.
- Ensure you have system agents installed on all devices before proceeding.
- Unawain ang iba't ibang configuration ng device 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.
Magsimula
- 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.
TANDAAN: Bago ka magsimula, dapat mong i-install at i-configure ang Apstra server. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, tingnan ang 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.
Mga Ahente ng System
- 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 Mga bersyon ng Kwalipikadong Device at 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.
Configuration ng Device 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 exampsa ibaba.
- Ang malinis na pagsasaayos ay ang una sa ilang 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.
- Maglaan ng oras upang muliview ang mga detalye ng terminolohiya at lifecycle sa Device Configuration Cycle seksyon ng Juniper Apstra User Guide.
Manu-manong onboarding
Ang mga minimum na hakbang na kailangan upang manu-manong maitaguyod ang pagkakakonekta sa pagitan ng switch at ng server ay ang mga sumusunod:
- I-configure ang interface ng pamamahala at IP address sa out-of-band na network ng pamamahala. Magsama ng default na ruta para sa interface ng pamamahala upang maabot ang server.
- Set user credentials and password needed for the Apstra server to establish a connection with the switch.
- I-enable ang API ng switch na ginagamit ng server para i-configure ang device sa buong lifecycle nito.
Ang eksaktong mga utos upang maisagawa ang mga hakbang sa itaas ay nag-iiba depende sa napiling vendor NOS. Sumangguni sa Gabay sa Gumagamit ng Juniper Apstra para sa mga detalye para sa mga sinusuportahang vendor.
Sa sandaling mai-ping ng switch ang server ng Apstra, maaari mong gamitin ang Installer ng Device upang i-install ang ahente. Gawin ito mula sa Mga Pinamamahalaang Device view.
- Upang simulan ang installer, i-click ang alinman sa Lumikha ng (mga) Ahente ng Onbox o Gumawa ng (mga) Ahente ng Offbox sa kanang itaas.
Ipasok ang kinakailangang impormasyon sa form na Lumikha ng (mga) Ahente na bubukas, pagkatapos ay i-click ang pindutang Lumikha. Kailangan ng kaunting oras para maisagawa ng server ang pag-install. Kapag tapos na, lalabas ang device sa talahanayan 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.
TANDAAN: Ang paggamit ng Device Installer para magdala ng mga switch sa Apstra automation platform ay ipinapakita nang detalyado sa Mga Pinamamahalaang Device seksyon ng Juniper Apstra User Guide.
Onboarding sa 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 (opsyonal)
- Humihiling ang device ng IP address sa pamamagitan ng DHCP.
- Natatanggap ng device ang nakatalagang IP address at isang pointer sa tinukoy na imahe ng OS.
- Device Initialisation
- Dina-download ng device ang nako-customize na ZTP script sa pamamagitan ng TFTP.
- The device executes the script, preparing it for management. The OS image is checked and is upgraded, if necessary.
- Nakatakda ang admin/root password ng device.
- 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.
TANDAAN: 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 at Running
Mga Pinamamahalaang Device
- 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 telemetry ng aparato.
TANDAAN: Paggamit ng mga tool sa Mga Pinamamahalaang Device view ay sakop sa Mga Pinamamahalaang Device seksyon ng Juniper Apstra User Guide.
- 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.
TANDAAN: Pag-upgrade sa NOS ng isang device mula sa Mga Pinamamahalaang Device view ay inilarawan nang detalyado sa I-upgrade ang Device NOS seksyon ng Juniper Apstra User Guide.
Magpatuloy
- Ngayong nakakonekta na ang iyong mga device at nasa top-top na kondisyon, maaari kang magpatuloy sa susunod na stages of automating your data centre deployment.
- Use these links to continue your journey with Apstra data centre automation.
Ano ang Susunod?
| Kung gusto mo | Pagkatapos |
| Palitan ang SSL certificate ng secure na isa | See the Apstra Installation / Configure Apstra Server / Replace SSL Certificate section in the Juniper Apstra Installation and I-upgrade ang Gabay |
| I-configure ang access ng user gamit ang user profiles at mga tungkulin | See the Platform / User/Role Management section in the Gabay sa Gumagamit ng Juniper Apstra |
| Buuin ang iyong virtual na kapaligiran gamit ang mga virtual na network at mga routing zone | Tingnan ang Staged / Virtual section in the Juniper Apstra Usr Patnubay |
| Alamin ang tungkol sa mga serbisyo ng telemetry ng Apstra at kung paano mo mapapalawig ang mga ito | See the Devices / Telemetry section in the Juniper Apstra User Patnubay |
| Learn how to leverage intent-based analytics (IBA) with Apstra | Tingnan ang Intent-Based Analytics na may apstra-cli Utility sa Juniper Gabay sa Gumagamit ng Apstra |
Matuto gamit ang Mga Video
- 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.
| Kung gusto mo | Pagkatapos |
| 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+ | Tingnan ang Mga Demo ng Juniper Apstra at Juniper Apstra Data Center mga video on the Juniper Networks Product Innovation YouTube page. |
| Makakuha ng maikli at maigsi na mga tip at tagubilin na nagbibigay ng mabilis na mga sagot, kalinawan, at insight sa mga partikular na feature at function ng Juniper na teknolohiya | Tingnan mo Pag-aaral sa Juniper sa pangunahing pahina ng YouTube ng Juniper Networks. |
| View isang listahan ng maraming libreng teknikal na pagsasanay na inaalok namin sa Juniper | Tingnan ang Pagsisimula pahina sa Juniper Learning Portal. |
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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.
T: Maaari ba akong mag-onboard ng mga device nang manu-mano gamit ang 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.
T: Saan ako makakahanap ng detalyadong impormasyon sa pamamahala ng mga device gamit ang 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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