Fabric Architecture
See how spine-leaf, overlay, and underlay designs power modern data centers.
Juniper Networks Certification Training
Build Modern Data Center Fabrics.
Master spine-leaf architectures, EVPN/VXLAN, switching, routing, and high availability through a practical JNCIA-DC learning path.
Spine
IP Fabric Core
Leaf 01
EVPN/VXLAN
BGP
Peer established
Virtual Chassis
LAG active
user@dc> show evpn database
VXLAN tunnels: 6
Fabric state: Converged
11Skill domains
Spine-LeafFabric design
GuidedLearning path
ExpertTrainer support
Course Overview
From Switching Basics to Confident Data Center Operations
JNCIA-DC training is designed for data center networking professionals who want a strong foundation in Junos software and data center devices. The course connects switching, routing, and high-availability concepts to real fabric configuration and troubleshooting tasks.
Understand spine-leaf and overlay designs
Configure VLANs, IRB, and Layer 2 security
Apply static and protocol-independent routing
Configure and troubleshoot OSPF
Configure and troubleshoot BGP
Implement high-availability features
Your Learning Route
Data Center Associate Profile
01
UnderstandFabric architectures and overlays
02
SwitchVLANs, IRB, and Layer 2 security
03
RouteStatic routing, OSPF, and BGP
04
EnsureHigh availability across the fabric
A structured path for professionals operating Junos data center fabrics.
What You Gain
A Learning Experience Built Around Real Data Center Fabrics
Clear concepts, hands-on switching and routing practice, and resilience skills that transfer directly to spine-leaf data center environments.
Switching & VLANs
Configure VLAN tagging, IRB, and Layer 2 security across the fabric.
OSPF & BGP
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot routing protocols used in data centers.
High Availability
Apply LAG, graceful restart, BFD, and Virtual Chassis for resilient fabrics.
Course Curriculum
Eleven Domains. One Connected Data Center Route.
Open each route card to explore the skills and practical concepts covered in the programme.
Traditional architectures (multi-tier)
IP-fabric architectures (spine/leaf)
Layer 2 and Layer 3 strategies
Overlay versus underlay networks
EVPN/VXLAN basics and purpose
Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
Layer 2 forwarding operations
Port modes
VLAN tagging
Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB)
MACsec
MAC address control and filtering
Storm control
Ethernet switching and bridging operations
VLAN configuration and verification
Layer 2 security feature troubleshooting
Static, aggregate, and generated routes
Load balancing
Link-state database
OSPF packet types
Router ID
Adjacencies and neighbors
Designated router (DR) and backup designated router (BDR)
OSPF area and router types
LSA packet types
Areas, interfaces, and neighbors
Additional basic options
Routing policy application
Troubleshooting tools
BGP basic operation
BGP message types
Attributes
Route/path selection process
IBGP and EBGP functionality and interaction
Groups and peers
Additional basic options
Routing policy application
Link aggregation groups (LAG)
Graceful restart (GR)
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
Virtual Chassis
Talk to Zetlan
Ready to Make Data Center Networking Part of Your Skill Set?
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