Juniper EX Switch.ppt

* * The modular design of the architecture fundamentally enhances the fault-tolerance of the software. Since each JUNOS software modules runs in its own protected memory space and can restart independently, one module cannot disrupt another by “scribbling” on its memory. If a malfunction occurs in one module, the rest of the system continues to function Unlike monolithic operating systems where a similar event could possibly cause a full system crash and restart. The JUNOS software architecture also provides complete separation of the control and packet forwarding engines with dedicated resources for each function. As a result, either engine can continue operating, should problems occur with the other. For example, the command-line interface (CLI) never locks up, even during Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The necessary computing resources are always available to the control plane, so that your operations teams can dynamically add filters to drop or rate-limit attack traffic, as needed. * * * * * * * * * * Update the dates here. Add links here to the app notes. Change the target date to availability * * * * * Juniper is an expert in the area of high-performance networks. But what is a high-performance network? The first thing a high-performance network must do is to connect and manage many many users. In Taiwan, for example, there is one mobile phone for every person, approximately 23 million. More than 60% of households have broadband connections. Most businesses have some kind of network and are connected to the internet. More people are accessing the network in more ways from more devices every day. --Second, it must have exceptional performance. Speed is one aspect of performance. Another is the ability to control and manage the data. Many different applications must be able to interact and communicate. --Reliability-Everyone expects the network to be available 100% of the time. Downtime is hugely expensive for every businesses in t