Multitenancy with Routing Instances:

In a multitenant network, different tenants are isolated using routing instances.

Each routing instance can have its own routing table and policies.

BGP and Load Balancing:

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is often used for interconnecting different autonomous systems or for internal routing.

Load balancing in BGP can be achieved using the multipath feature, which allows the installation of multiple paths to the same destination in the routing table.

Additionally, configuring per-packet load balancing ensures that traffic is distributed across multiple paths more granularly.

Configuring Multipath in BGP:

Hierarchy Considerations: The multipath option must be configured at appropriate hierarchies to ensure it applies to the correct scope (either globally or within a specific routing instance).

Detailed Configuration:

Statement C: Configure a load-balance per-packet policy and apply it at the [edit routing-options forwarding-table] hierarchy.

Correct: Configuring a load-balance per-packet policy ensures that packets are distributed evenly across multiple paths. This is crucial for achieving effective load balancing.

Configuration Example:

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set routing-options forwarding-table export load-balance-per-packet

Policy Definition Example:

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set policy-options policy-statement load-balance-per-packet term 1 then load-balance per-packet

Statement D: Configure the multipath option at the [edit routing-instances routing-options] hierarchy.

Correct: Configuring multipath within a routing instance ensures that the load balancing feature is applied specifically to that instance, which is crucial in a multitenant environment.

Configuration Example:

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set routing-instances routing-options multipath

References:

Useful Juniper Commands

Juniper Routing Instances and Multipath Configuration

These configurations ensure that load balancing is achieved within each routing instance, leveraging both per-packet load balancing and the multipath feature in Junos OS for BGP. By configuring at the forwarding-table and routing-instance levels, you ensure the load balancing behavior is correctly applied to achieve the desired network performance and redundancy.

https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/junos/routing-policy/bgp/topics/example/bgp-advertise-peer-as.html

LLDP-MED (Link Layer Discovery Protocol-Media Endpoint Discovery) is an extension of LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) that provides additional functionalities specifically for voice over IP (VoIP) devices, including automatic negotiation of power requirements. This protocol is essential for automatically negotiating power with IP phones when they are connected to EX Series switches.

Steps:

Enable LLDP-MED:

set protocols lldp-med

Configure LLDP-MED on the interfaces:

set interfaces ge-0/0/0 unit 0 family ethernet-switching port-mode access

set interfaces ge-0/0/0 unit 0 family ethernet-switching interface-mode access

set interfaces ge-0/0/0 unit 0 family ethernet-switching vlan members default

set interfaces ge-0/0/0 unit 0 family ethernet-switching storm-control default

Commit the configuration:

References:

Useful Juniper Commands.txt

Tech Ops Managed Router Juniper Install Guide

 Technology Overview:

Q-in-Q (802.1ad), also known as VLAN stacking, allows multiple VLAN tags to be inserted into a single frame. This enables the carrying of multiple VLANs across a single backbone, preserving the original VLAN tags across different network segments.

 Application in Scenario:

By using Q-in-Q, the existing VLANs of the acquired company can be encapsulated within a single VLAN tag. This technique is highly efficient for carrying VLANs across a corporate backbone without altering the existing addressing scheme and with minimal configuration changes.

 Configuration Example:

Juniper Configuration:

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set interfaces ge-0/0/1 unit 0 family ethernet-switching vlan-id 100

set interfaces ge-0/0/1 unit 0 family ethernet-switching vlan-id-list 100-200

set interfaces ge-0/0/2 unit 0 family ethernet-switching vlan-id 300

set interfaces ge-0/0/2 unit 0 family ethernet-switching vlan-id-list 300-400

This setup ensures that VLANs 100-200 on interface ge-0/0/1 and VLANs 300-400 on interface ge-0/0/2 are bundled together, achieving the desired encapsulation.

 References:

Detailed configuration and benefits are documented in the "network-mgmt.pdf" file, which outlines the necessary steps and considerations for deploying Q-in-Q​​.

When MVRP is enabled, the protocol manages VLAN registration dynamically. In forbidden mode, VLANs are neither registered nor declared on the interface, meaning it prevents VLANs from being learned or propagated.

References:

Juniper Networks Configuration Guide on MVRP

Understanding EVPN Route Types:

EVPN (Ethernet VPN) is used for providing Ethernet multipoint services over MPLS or VXLAN networks.

EVPN Route Types:

Type 1 (Ethernet Auto-Discovery Route): Used for auto-discovery of PEs and for detecting multi-homed devices.

Type 2 (MAC/IP Advertisement Route):

Carries endpoint MAC address information.

Carries endpoint IP address information.

Facilitates MAC learning and IP-to-MAC binding distribution.

Type 3 (Inclusive Multicast Route):

Carries replication information.

Used for forwarding multicast and broadcast traffic.

Type 5 (IP Prefix Route): Carries IP prefixes for inter-subnet connectivity, but not replication information.

Verification:

Type 2 routes are crucial for distributing MAC and IP information about endpoints.

Type 3 routes are used to manage multicast traffic effectively.

References:

Juniper EVPN Configuration Guide

Understanding EVPN Route Types

To understand what routes the BGP neighbor can and cannot advertise, we need to analyze the output provided in the exhibit. Here are the key points from the BGP neighbor configuration:

Address Families Configured:

The neighbor has the EVPN (Ethernet VPN) address family configured.

There is no indication of L3 VPN (Layer 3 Virtual Private Network) address family configuration in the provided output.

Advertised NLRI (Network Layer Reachability Information):

The output shows that the BGP neighbor advertises EVPN NLRI and does not have configurations to advertise L3 VPN NLRI.

Session Details:

The BGP session is established and in sync with the EVPN address family.

Based on these observations, the correct statements about the BGP neighbor's capabilities are:

C. The BGP neighbor can advertise EVPN related routes.

The exhibit confirms that the EVPN address family is configured and EVPN NLRI is advertised.

D. The BGP neighbor cannot advertise L3 VPN related routes.

There is no configuration or NLRI for L3 VPN in the exhibit, indicating that L3 VPN routes cannot be advertised by this neighbor.

References:

Useful Juniper Commands.txt

Tech Ops Managed Router Juniper Install Guide

In summary, the BGP neighbor in the exhibit can advertise EVPN routes but cannot advertise L3 VPN routes based on the provided configuration and session details.

Understanding Multicast Listener Registration Protocols:

Multicast listener registration protocols are used to manage multicast group memberships on a network.

They allow devices to join or leave multicast groups dynamically.

Protocols Supported by Junos:

MLD (Multicast Listener Discovery):

Used for IPv6 multicast group management. It is the IPv6 equivalent of IGMP.

MLD allows routers to discover multicast listeners on a network.

IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol):

Used for IPv4 multicast group management.

IGMP enables hosts to join and leave multicast groups and allows routers to manage multicast group memberships.

Verification and Configuration in Junos:

MLD and IGMP are supported on Juniper devices running the Junos operating system.

Configuration examples:

IGMP:

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set protocols igmp interface ge-0/0/1.0

MLD:

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set protocols mld interface ge-0/0/1.0

References:

Juniper IGMP Configuration Guide

Juniper MLD Configuration Guide

"Secondary interfaces are supported for LAN interfaces (the primary interface can be a LAN interface, but any secondary interfaces are treated as point-to-point unnumbered links over the LAN). In this scenario, you must ensure that there are only two routing devices on the LAN or that there are only two routing devices on the LAN that have secondary interfaces configured for a specific OSPF area." [https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/junos/ospf/topics/topic-map/configuring-ospf-areas.html#id-example-configuring-multiarea-adjacency-for-ospf]

B - because only one next hop in forwarding table C- becuse TTL=1 limiting bgp connection to be established only over loopbacks interface https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/junos/bgp/topics/topic-map/multihop-sessions.html Use the multihop statement to alter the default use of the neighbor 's physical address. In addition, you can also specify a time-to-live (TTL) value in the BGP packets to control how far they propagate. We use a TTL value of 1 to ensure that the session cannot be established across any other backdoor links in the network.

Understanding EVPN Route Types:

EVPN routes facilitate Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity across data centers.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Connectivity:

For Layer 3 connectivity across data centers, where Layer 2 does not extend, IP prefixes need to be communicated.

Type 5 Routes:

Type 5 (IP Prefix Route):

Used to distribute IP prefixes between data centers.

Ensures that Layer 3 connectivity is established without extending Layer 2 domains.

References:

Juniper EVPN Type 5 Routes

Configuring EVPN for Data Center Interconnect

For Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) to operate correctly, all switches in the same region must have the same VLAN to instance mapping, revision level, and configuration name. These parameters ensure that all switches interpret the MSTP configuration consistently.

References:

MSTP Configuration Guide, Juniper Networks

To ensure proper functioning within an MST (Multiple Spanning Tree) region, the following parameters must match across all switches:

Revision number:

The revision number identifies the version of the MST configuration. All switches within the same MST region must have the same revision number to ensure consistency.

MSTI-to-VLAN mapping:

The MSTI (Multiple Spanning Tree Instance) to VLAN mapping must be identical on all switches. This mapping ensures that each VLAN is assigned to the correct spanning tree instance.

Configuration name:

The configuration name (or region name) must be the same across all switches. This name uniquely identifies the MST region and must be consistent to ensure switches recognize they are part of the same region.

References:

The MSTP configuration requirements are detailed in Juniper network configuration guides and standards documents on MSTP​​​​.

Enabling LLDP-MED:

LLDP-MED (Link Layer Discovery Protocol - Media Endpoint Discovery) is an extension of LLDP specifically for VoIP devices.

It allows network devices to advertise and receive configuration information, such as VLAN IDs, from the network switch.

Voice VLAN Feature:

The voice VLAN feature on switches is designed to simplify the deployment of VoIP by automatically placing voice traffic on a designated VLAN.

Configuring the appropriate access interfaces and VLAN ID for voice traffic ensures that voice packets are prioritized and properly segmented from other types of traffic.

Configuration Steps:

Enable LLDP-MED on the appropriate access interfaces:

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set protocols lldp-med interface ge-0/0/0

Enable the voice VLAN feature and specify the VLAN ID:

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set ethernet-switching-options voip interface ge-0/0/0 vlan voice

set ethernet-switching-options voip interface ge-0/0/0 forwarding-class assured-forwarding

References:

Juniper documentation on LLDP-MED

Juniper EX Series switch configuration guide for voice VLAN

To implement fault-tolerant RPs (Rendezvous Points) in a multicast network, the following two solutions are appropriate:

Use MSDP with statically defined RPs:

MSDP (Multicast Source Discovery Protocol) is used to share multicast source information between multiple RPs in different domains or within the same domain. It allows for RP redundancy by ensuring that if one RP fails, another RP can take over the role and continue to manage multicast group memberships.

In the given scenario, the connection between DC1 and DC2 is routed through a Layer 3 network. This indicates that the devices connecting the two data centers must be capable of performing Layer 3 routing to ensure that traffic can be properly forwarded across the network. Additionally, the use of VXLAN suggests that Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) functionality is required to enable communication between Layer 2 networks over the Layer 3 infrastructure.

The border devices (QFX10002) must handle Layer 3 routing to manage IP traffic between the data centers.

IRB functionality is necessary for routing between VLANs, allowing VXLAN to carry Layer 2 traffic across the Layer 3 network.

References:

The diagrams indicate the use of VXLAN for Layer 2 extension over a Layer 3 network.

The need for IRB is suggested by the presence of routed interfaces (IRB1 and IRB2) in the data center diagrams.

The "Tech Ops Managed Router Juniper Install Guide" provides insights into the Layer 3 routing capabilities and configurations necessary for such setups​​​​.