JunOS Basics

In this Tutorial We will be discussing about the basic of the JunOS which will include:

• How to setup the root password
• How to change the device name
• How to create a user with admin right using a password and using a SSH key
• How to setup the management interface to ssh in to the switch
• How to create VLAN's
• How to create access and trunk ports
• How to create interfaces range
• How to connect 2 switches

Prerequisites

To complete this tutorial, you will need:

• A laptop running Linux or MacOS. for this tutorial I will be using a laptop running Ubuntu 16
• A console cable. Since all the new laptops today don't come with a USB port, you will need a USB to Console adapter
• The program "Screen"

Accessing the device

Plug the console cable to you device into the console port and start screen on your laptop

How to setup the root password

When you come from a CISCO world like me, at the beginning it is a little bit confusing when working with JunOS. But, with time running a couple of commands, you get use to the concept.