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Application Acceleration

WAN Optimization Best Practices for Government Agenciespdf icon998 KB
Juniper Networks Innovative WAN Application Acceleration Solutions Enable Government Agencies to Make the Most of their Existing WAN Resources.

The Importance of Standards in Network Access Controlpdf icon474 KB
This paper reviews the pros and cons of standard versus proprietary access control solutions. It emphasizes the benefits of choosing a standards-based solution which will provide organizations with easy deployment, interoperability, high ROI and choice.

SAP – Network Services Best Practices402 KB
This whitepaper describes best practices and concepts for deploying SAP in today's enterprise, focusing on the important role that the underlying network infrastructure plays in such a rollout.

Optimizing the Data Center with Juniper Networks1.4 MB
Whitepaper profiling trends impacting today’s Data Center and the Juniper Solution set for the Data Center.

Essential IT Guide: Ensuring Highly Available Access to Business-critical Applicationspdf icon428 KB
This white paper discusses the need for high availability where application delivery solutions are employed and describes the role that the WX/WXC application acceleration platforms play in such environments.

Essential IT Guide: The Impact of Compression and Cachingpdf icon737 KB
A detailed overview of the compression and sequence caching technologies utilized by the Juniper Networks WX and WXC application acceleration platforms to reduce WAN traffic and preserve valuable bandwidth.

The Evolution of Wide Area File Services (WAFS)pdf icon695 KB
Why WAN optimization solutions are preferable to WAFS solutions.

The WX Frameworkpdf icon897 KB
Juniper Networks offers a complete family of solutions that provide IT with a range of technologies designed to overcome the technical limitations of WANs and speed the delivery of mission-critical applications across wide-area links.

Policy-based Multipathpdf icon268 KB
The Policy-based Multipath feature, available on Juniper Networks WX and WXC application acceleration platforms, enables companies to safely exploit low-cost WAN transports like DSL while leveraging their legacy WANs, allowing IT managers to implement hybrid public/private WAN solutions.

Monitoring the WANpdf icon230 KB
A comprehensive WAN monitoring solution would give IT better visibility into, and control over, their complex application environment, helping them understand WAN behavior and improve overall performance.

Accelerating Application Performance Across the WAN368 KB
Juniper Networks application acceleration platforms improve application response times within central sites, to branch offices, and for remote users.

Best Practices for WAN Optimization712 KB
For application performance across the WAN to improve, the WAN must fundamentally behave more like a LAN.


 

Networks

Juniper Networks EX 4200 Series Switches Deliver True Chassis Functionality in a Stackable Form Factorpdf796 KB
Read how the Juniper EX 4200 series Ethernet switches with Virtual Chassis technology combine the best elements of chassis-based and stackable switches in a compact, efficient, and scalable form factor.

Juniper Networks UAC and EX-Series Switches: Tackling the Top Five Network Access Control Challengespdf icon814 KB
This white paper looks at five common networking challenges that enterprises face and discusses how Juniper Networks Unified Access Control (UAC), working with Juniper EX-series Ethernet switches and Juniper other solutions, can be used to address each.

Juniper Networks Unified Access Control (UAC) and EX-Series Switchespdf icon434 KB
This White Paper explores how Juniper Unified Access Control (UAC) solution deployed with Juniper EX-series switches delivers a comprehensive network access control (NAC) solution.

Is Your Network Infrastructure Helping or Hurting Your High-Performance Business Goals?pdf150 KB
This white paper provides an overview of Juniper's High-Performance Networking solutions for enterprises.

How Network Routers Affect IP Video Qualitypdf icon312 KB
This white paper explains how the choice of network components for IP video network must be driven by considerations such as line-rate forwarding, quality of service and high availability. High-performance routing nodes are the key ingredients in building an IP video platform.

Building Next-Generation Mobile Packet Core Networks: Enabling Mobile Operators to Build Highly Efficient Converged IP/MPLS Core Networkspdf icon940 KB
This white paper outlines current trends (GSM/UMTS, CDMA, and WiMAX) and challenges facing mobile operators today, including the evolution of 2G/3G mobile architectures to packet-based infrastructures. This paper also discusses how an IP/MPLS infrastructure is an ideal way for mobile operators to reduce OPEX while paving the way for new revenue-generating services such as those based on the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and how Juniper Networks addresses the fundamental requirements for mobile core networks.

Architectural Issues in Carrier Class Operating Systemspdf636 KB

Helping Governments Migrate from TDM to IPpdf2.2 MB
This paper will review some of the circuit-based technology being widely used within government organizations, discuss some areas to consider when transporting Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) applications over an IP network, and present how Juniper Networks Circuit to Packet (CTP) solutions can empower government organizations everywhere across their deployed IP networks.

Enabling IP Telephony with Juniper Enterprise Solutionspdf676 KB
The white paper looks at real-world examples of the needs of IP telephony users in the enterprise, including headquarters-based campus worker, branch office user, teleworker, and mobile worker.

Efficient Scaling for Multiservice Networkspdf409 KB
This paper outlines the scaling, performance, and filtering advantages of the packet forwarding engine in high end Juniper routers.

Integrating DHCP and PPP: Delivering World Class Multiplay Services.pdf450 KB
Some network equipment providers are selfishly predicting the death of PPP. In reality, many service providers are looking to integrated DHCP-based video with existing PPP-based applications. This brief discusses the alternatives available for offering multiplay services on a common network.

Introduction to IGMP for IPTV Networkspdf306 KB
This paper provides an introduction to IGMP and its role in a broadband multiplay network.

Using PPPoE and IPoE in Ethernet Broadband Networkspdf903KB
TR-101 allows broadband network operators to use DHCP, PPPoX or a combination of these when delivering services to subscribers. This technology overview describes these protocols including their strengths and weaknesses.

VLAN Design for IPTV Networkspdf398 KB
Broadband network providers can use either a single VLAN for each customer (CVLAN), use a VLAN to deliver each service to multiple subscribers (SVLAN), or combine these techniques. This technology overview paper describes these two methods for offering services across broadband networks.

DSLAM Selection for Single-Edge IPTV Networkspdf224 KB
This technology overview paper discusses the types of DSLAMs available and discusses the key criteria used to determine which best fits your network needs.

Integrating Optical Transport into Routerspdf icon463 KB
White paper detailing our tunable laser-based interface support (10 GE DWDM) and other capabilities for transport of 10 Gbps and 40 Gbps applications.

Architecture for High Performance Financial Services Networkspdf icon136 KB
This white paper covers the use of Juniper Networks products within financial services networks. It describes a typical approach to financial services network architectures and different solutions Juniper can provide for these network areas to increase availability, security and performance.

Integrating Ethernet in Carrier-Class Networks: Products and Technologies for Carrier-Class Ethernetpdf icon1 MB
White paper detailing equipment and feature requirements for carrier-class Ethernet. Underlying technologies are I-chip PFE and Ethernet Services Engine. First applicable product in the M120 MSE platform. There are more platforms to come using these underlying technologies.

Building Next-Gen Points of Presence: Cost-Effective PoP Consolidation with Juniper Routerspdf icon533 KB
White paper detailing equipment and feature requirements, as well as best practices, for flexible, multiservice, cost-effective PoPs, including collapsed core/edge PoPs.

RESIP Multicast Architecture and Designpdf icon2.1 MB
This white paper provides an overview of the RESIP multicast architecture design including TR-101 and mechanisms for distributing multicast traffic.

The Essential Guide to Deploying MPLS for Enterprise Networkspdf icon644 KB
This paper provides a guide for the enterprise in making network design considerations and to deploy Private MPLS or to connect to a service provider’s MPLS-based WAN offering.

Securing Provider Backbone Networks: Packet Filters, Traffic Shaping and Related Best Practicespdf icon558 KB
White paper detailing equipment and feature requirements, as well as best practices, for infrastructure security in the service provider environment.

Enterprise VoIP Security: Best Practicespdf icon128 KB
This white paper enumerates the risks inherent in enterprise VoIP networking; describes and quantifies them, and; prescribes approaches for minimizing these risks in accordance with the highest standards now available to the industry.

Juniper Networks High-Performance Networking for Branch Offices of Financial Service Institutionspdf icon326 KB
Consolidation to the 'thin branch' environment is a powerful way to address the daunting issues of cost control and compliance. But how can you overcome the networking problems this model generates?

Building IMS-Capable Core Networkspdf icon1 MB
White paper detailing the value of building a secure, virtualized converged core network based on IP/MPLS as the ideal transport (packet processing) layer for an IMS network.

Solutions for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliancepdf icon954 KB
Juniper provides reliable Secure and Assured networking solutions for the healthcare market to help customers meet their HIPAA compliance requirements while improving patient care and business productivity.

Juniper’s Enterprise Security Profiler (ESP)pdf icon646 KB
Learn how Juniper's ESP module can help network administrators identify potential problems and make well-informed security decisions that strengthen the network’s security posture.

Characteristics of Switches and Routerspdf icon348 KB
This document explains the differences between Switches and Routers, and also provides guidance about where to deploy each category of device, based on real operational experiences.

BGP Route Reflection in Layer 3 VPN Networkspdf icon1.4 MB
White paper discussing route reflection design options for L3VPNs.

Secure and Assured Networking with an Enterprise Infranetpdf icon438 KB
This business-level white paper will give you a high level look at the challenge of balancing network access and security controls, and the emerging access control market space.

The WX Frameworkpdf icon897 KB
Specific elements of the WX Framework and the value of the distributed stateful intelligence that a WX/WXC deployment delivers.

Policy-based Multipathpdf icon268 KB
White paper describing the Policy-based Multipath feature of the WX Framework.

Monitoring the WANpdf icon230 KB
The Ideal Monitoring Solution: Beyond Just Monitoring.

Evolving Security Needs in the Mobile Worldpdf icon246 KB
This white paper describes the security threats in the mobile operators' world today and Juniper's solution to protect against these threats.

Optimizing Broadband Service Deliverypdf icon914 KB
This white paper addresses the centralized subscriber intelligence and a consolidated service edge.

High Availability for Business IP Telephonypdf icon603 KB
Juniper Networks has solutions that enable an enterprise to deploy secure and assured voice networks that support IP telephony services. This white paper provides details on Juniper Networks high-availability capabilities.

Delivering Predictable IP Communicationspdf icon102 KB
The convergence of real-time applications, particularly IP communications, onto traditional IP networks creates new network requirements, on of which is the ability to provide acceptable levels of quality for delay sensitive, real-time applications – regardless of unexpected network events.

Ensuring Business Continuity in Governmentpdf icon675 KB
This white paper discusses how Juniper Networks Secure Access SSL VPN solutions help to keep government agencies and departments functional by connecting people even during the most unpredictable circumstances.

Migrating Customers to Ethernet Servicespdf icon707 KB
The service solution at the edge must be able to handle the mix of interfaces that will be with us into the foreseeable future. It must also support a rich set of VPN and IP services, and must be able to assign policies to traffic flows while managing the service and transport network functions with rigid, carrier-grade specifications.

Video Distribution in a Hybrid Multicast- Unicast Worldpdf icon1 MB
The goal of AMT is to foster the deployment of native IP multicast by enabling a potentially large number of nodes to connect to an already-present multicast provider network. AMT is an interim solution to help build scalable video and other multicast services during the transition to multicast-enabled local service providers.

Intelligent Logical Router Service480 KB
Logical routers support a variety of new revenue generating services such as Application Specific Routing (ASR), wholesale router services, and proof of concept service deployments.

Architecting a Reliable and Scalable VoIP Trunking Solutionpdf icon465 KB
An overview of RESIP core and edge design guidelines issued by Siemens Communications and Juniper Networks.

Voice Over IP 101: Understanding VoIP Networkspdf icon488 KB
This paper will explain the fundamentals of VoIP, focusing on the functions and components that make up a VoIP solution. It will answer the following questions: What does it mean to an organization to deploy VoIP? What makes up a VoIP solution and how can they take advantage of it? It will offer readers a general understanding of VoIP, so that they are better prepared to tackle the more complex issues that go into deploying a secure, reliable and high-performance VoIP network.

Multiservice Networking with the M-seriespdf icon601 KB
This paper provides a basic primer, including configuration snippets, on how to run multiple services such as Layer 3 VPNs, Layer 2 VPNs, VPLS, VPN-aware NAT and stateful firewall as well as other services on a single M-series platform.

Network Evolution without Compromisepdf icon288 KB
This paper provides a summary edge platform requirements to consolidate all services onto a single IP/MPLS infrastructure and in specific highlights the M320 Multiservice Edge Platform and the Juniper Frame and ATM Service Emulation (J-FASE) toolkit.

Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS)pdf icon272 KB
An Ethernet service that provides transparent LAN services via a layer 2 MPLS VPN. All sites appear as if connected to the same simple Ethernet LAN, irrespective of whether sites are in the same metro area or spread across multiple metro areas.

TX Matrix Platform: Hardware Components and Cable Systempdf icon344 KB
A routing matrix is a terabit routing system that interconnects up to four T640 routing nodes to deliver 2.56 terabits per second (Tbps) of switching capacity. The TX Matrix platform provides the centralized switch fabric of a routing matrix. This paper provides an overview of the TX Matrix platform hardware components.

MPLS

Best Practices for Video Transit on an MPLS Backbonepdf icon731 KB
The Juniper Networks vision for the evolution of networks is an open, next-generation network core that will securely and reliably support all communications applications, from any origin to any destination, at any time. This white paper explains this vision and shows how it is supported by Juniper's use of point-to-multipoint label switched paths, an innovative new technology that enables service providers to efficiently carry broadcast video (IPTV) traffic across an IP backbone.

Enhancing and Simplifying Video Distribution using MPLSpdf icon2 MB
This white paper describes how cable operators can more efficiently and more cost-effectively distribute video content to regional networks by leveraging an MPLS core network and in doing so avoid the capital and operational costs of deploying and managing satellite feeds for each regional network.

Lucent-Juniper Multiservice MPLS Solutionpdf icon294 KB
This paper surveys the current discussions taking place about the technologies and capabilities in this standard, including: Fundamental networking models; the proposed method for implementing dynamic interworking between ATM and MPLS domains; and the proposal to use Multiprotocol-Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) to distribute ATM routing information throughout the ATM networks connected to the MPLS core.

MPLS in Private Networks: Is It a Good Idea?pdf icon272 KB
The wide area network (WAN) brings indisputable value to organizations of all types. Through the WAN, an enterprise can instantaneously communicate between all of its locations and a wide variety of customers, suppliers and distributors.


 

Security

Unified Access Control

Juniper Networks UAC and EX-Series Switches: Tackling the Top Five Network Access Control Challengespdf icon814 KB
This white paper looks at five common networking challenges that enterprises face and discusses how Juniper Networks Unified Access Control (UAC), working with Juniper EX-series Ethernet switches and Juniper other solutions, can be used to address each.

A Secure Network for Credit Card Transactionspdf icon341 KB
Achieving compliance with PCI Data Security Standards (DSS) using Juniper's Unified Access Control (UAC).

Juniper Networks Unified Access Control (UAC) and EX-Series Switchespdf icon434 KB
This White Paper explores how Juniper Unified Access Control (UAC) solution deployed with Juniper EX-series switches delivers a comprehensive network access control (NAC) solution.

AAA/802.1X

Odyssey Access Client – The Lowest TCO Secure 802.1X Access Client131 KB
This paper describes OAC's lower deployment costs, lower ongoing support and training costs, and demonstrates why OAC is your best choice for enterprise-wide deployment.

Secure Authentication, Access Control, and Data Privacy on Wireless LANs151 KB
The latest WLAN specification, 802.1X, provides a roadmap for implementing improved WLAN security.

Key RADIUS/AAA Considerations for Hotspot Operators255 KB
This white paper covers the workings of the open access model; the security advantages, business benefits, and infrastructure requirements for implementing 802.1X, 802.1X with SIM-based authentication, and SMS-based authentication; and the requirements to look for for in a RADIUS/AAA server.

Policy Management on GSM Networks468 KB
This paper discusses in greater detail the role of policy management in wireless networks.

Maximize the Productivity of Your Help Desk With Juniper Networks’ Proxy Remote Control Software280 KB
This paper demonstrates why Juniper Networks' Proxy remote control software is the best remote support product, and illustrates how it provides maximum ROI.

Password Amplifier102 KB
The Password Amplifier was created to help administrators create strong shared secrets for use with RADIUS servers.

Firewall/IPSec VPN

Implementing PCI: A Guide for Network Security Engineerspdf icon922 KB

Control System Cyber Vulnerabilities and Potential Mitigation of Risk for Utilitiespdf icon245 KB

Firewall Migrationpdf icon225 KB
This whitepaper discusses the key benefits and steps to consider when migrating to Juniper firewalls.

Centralized Security Management for Large Organizationspdf icon609 KB
Discover how Juniper Networks’ NetScreen-Security Manager (NSM) provides IT departments with a comprehensive security management tool that centralizes the management of critical security components across multiple devices and device types.

Meeting Networking and Security Needs for Distributed Retail Environmentspdf icon320 KB
This whitepaper outlines the key business drivers along with the resulting networking and security requirements for widely distributed retail environments. Written by former industry analyst, Mark Bouchard, the paper is based upon industry trends and interviews with several large retail customers using Juniper Security products.

Unified Threat Management (UTM) Validation Report for the SSG Familypdf icon340 KB
This Unified Threat Management (UTM) Technology Report performed by West Coast Labs validates that our best-in-class UTM security features on the SSG family work as advertised. For the purposes of this Technology Report, West Coast Labs used real world test environment similar to a branch office to test UTM security features including: Firewall, VPN, Anti-virus, Anti-spyware, Anti-spam, Web Filtering and IPS.

Secure and Assured Solutions for Municipal Wireless Networkspdf icon933 KB
This white paper discusses the various service offerings that Municipal Wireless networks will deliver, and provides a clear view of the architectures that support these offerings.

Secure Services Gateway 550 Performance Validation Report by Current Analysis and Iometrixpdf icon245 KB
Secure Services Gateway 500 Series performance validation reports executed by Current Analysis and Iometrix using a series of 20 benchmarks in increasingly complex configurations. Testing objectives were broken into two groups: validating datasheet performance as a baseline, and pushing the envelope of performance and functionality to characterize the SSG 550 and SSG 520 performance under strenuous conditions likely to be found in actual enterprise environments. The test suite culminates in a multi-function benchmark measuring performance with stateful inspection firewall, site-to-site IPSec VPN, Network Address Translation and IPS (Deep Inspection).

Secure Services Gateway 500 Series System Architecture Overviewpdf icon404 KB
This paper provides an overview of the Secure Services Gateway (SSG) 500 Series system architecture. It explains how the SSG leverages a purpose-built platform and flow-based processing to deliver best-in-class performance.

Meeting Branch Office Business Needs for Security and Networking266 KB
Examining the challenges impacting today's extended computing environment is essential to better understanding the requirements of an ideal security solution for branch offices.

Comparison of Firewall, Intrusion Prevention and Antivirus Technologiespdf icon134 KB
Find out how various network security technologies work best to protect computer networks and mitigate risks associated with viruses, worms and other types of attacks in a multi-layered security architecture.

Secure and Assured Networking with an Enterprise Infranetpdf icon438 KB
This business-level white paper will give you a high level look at the challenge of balancing network access and security controls, and the emerging access control market space.

The Top 8 Criteria for Evaluating Multi-Service Security Gatewayspdf icon231 KB
This paper outlines the top 8 criteria for evaluating a multi-service security gateway, and provides deployment scenarios.

Evolving Security Needs in the Mobile Worldpdf icon246 KB
This white paper describes the security threats in the mobile operators' world today and Juniper's solution to protect against these threats.

The Components of a Strong Security Stancepdf icon242 KB
This paper describes, at a high-level, how organizations can start to establish their security stance. It includes discussions on risk assessment, the security process and the considerations organizations should make to mitigate risks throughout the network. It concludes with a brief synopsis of some of the ways in which Juniper Networks can help organizations enforce their security stance.

The Impact of Emerging Applications on Network and Security Infrastructurepdf icon151 KB
Infrastructure is being stretched in new ways, requiring more intelligence and more efficiency in the network. Corporate networks will evolve well beyond basic connectivity, to be smart, secure, and survivable.

Integrated Security Gateway (ISG) Series Architecturepdf icon113 KB
This white paper provides an architectural discussion of the key components that give the ISG Series with its award winning performance. Discussion will focus on the ISG chassis, Interface Modules, ASIC Module, Management Module and Security Module(s).

Virtualization Technologies Overviewpdf icon554 KB
This white paper explains the capabilities that fall under the definition of “virtualization technologies” and discusses how they can be used to increase the value and security to customers.

Secure Wireless Networks for Distributed Remote Sitespdf icon185 KB
This white paper examines the business drivers behind wireless LAN infrastructure deployments, the security concerns with wireless and finally the specific features the Juniper Networks NetScreen-5GT Wireless provides to solve these problems. The NetScreen-5GT Wireless is the latest integrated firewall/VPN appliance targeted at the distributed remote office or small to medium business where integrated features and functionality are critical requirements due to limited budgets and IT staff.

Deploying Secure IP Telephony in the Enterprise Networkpdf icon217 KB
The objective is to integrate IP telephony and traditional data services onto a shared network infrastructure — without compromising the security of either service. Protective mechanisms against all types of attacks must be applied in a holistic manner throughout the enterprise network.

Juniper Networks NetScreen ISG 2000 Raises the Bar on FW/VPN Performancepdf icon1.7 MB
This 3rd party validation report proves that the NetScreen ISG 2000 can deliver linear FW/VPN perfromance for any packet size. This report shows that the NetScreen ISG 2000:

  • Functions as a 2Gbps, low-latency stateful firewall under randomized traffic patterns with varying packet sizes and session loads up to 400,000
  • Minimally impacts a heavily utilized Web-centric environment
  • Capable of sustaining TCP connection rates beyond 20,000 per second
  • Provides 1Gbps VPN throughput (3DES with SHA1) at varying traffic and packet sizes while establishing 80 tunnels per second

Voice Over IP 101: Understanding VoIP Networkspdf icon488 KB
This paper will explain the fundamentals of VoIP, focusing on the functions and components that make up a VoIP solution. It will answer the following questions: What does it mean to an organization to deploy VoIP? What makes up a VoIP solution and how can they take advantage of it? It will offer readers a general understanding of VoIP, so that they are better prepared to tackle the more complex issues that go into deploying a secure, reliable and high-performance VoIP network.

The Evolution of Network Security: From DMZ Designs to Devicespdf icon226 KB
This META report provides an in-depth look at the evolution of not only network security technology but also the physical arrangement of security devices at, beyond, and behind traditional perimeter demarcation points. This 14-page report explores META’s belief that security products and their implementation must evolve in three distinct directions: inward, upward and outward.

Juniper Networks Layered Security Solutionpdf icon1.4 MB
Security experts and analysts agree that a security solution comprised of multiple layers is the best defense against today's increasingly sophisticated attacks. The Layered Security white paper begins by describing the challenges that IT departments face in protecting resources from threats originating internally or externally, from employees and non-employees. It then concludes with a discussion of how Juniper Networks NetScreen's Layered Security solution addresses these challenges.

The Need for Pervasive Application-Level Attack Protectionpdf icon287 KB
Today’s corporate environment necessitates connectivity on a global scale to promote efficient business practices. All types of users, including employees, partners, vendors, telecommuters, clients, etc. require access to the resources they need, when they need them. Network and IT administrators leverage technologies, such as the Internet, to cost-effectively connect all of these users to the network.

Juniper Networks Deep Inspection Firewallpdf icon862 KB
As data-driven, application-layer attacks have proliferated in recent years, it has become increasingly clear that the existing solution set is not adequate to counter these threats in a cost-efficient manner. Implementing effective security to address the myriad of threats aimed at an organization's network is difficult without the right tools.

Dynamic VPNs Achieving Scalable, Secure Site-to-Site Connectivitypdf icon377 KB
This paper details the requirements for site-to-site IPSEC VPNs that go beyond cost: focusing on scalability, high performance, resiliency and strong security. The paper also discusses how Juniper Networks' dynamic route-based VPNs meet those requirements and deliver a solution that can provide the secure, "always on" connectivity that meets the needs of the most demanding network environments.

Stateful Inspection Firewallspdf icon277 KB
Today, enterprises and service providers face ever-increasing security and performance challenges. Security measures must not impede productivity - the best solutions are those that combine high performance with top-notch security. This white paper explains how Juniper Networks NetScreen firewalls operate at wirespeed by integrating silicon and RISC-based processing with a custom real-time operating system, designed exclusively for stateful packet inspection. Finally, this paper shows how Juniper Networks NetScreen firewalls are highly versatile, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

GPRS Security Threats and Solution Recommendationspdf icon1.3 MB
GPRS promises to benefit mobile data users greatly by providing always on higher bandwidth connections than are widely available today. In order to be successful, data connections must be secure and be available all the time from anywhere. Juniper Networks has developed technology and solutions that include GTP-aware stateful inspection firewall, GTP aware traffic shaping, and a VPN/VLAN tunnel hub. This white paper assists GPRS operators in evaluating potential security problems and solutions.

Juniper Networks NetScreen-500 Security System Overviewpdf icon1 MB
Designed for high performance, redundancy, manageability, and multiple security domains, the Juniper Networks NetScreen-500 is a purpose-built security system integrating stateful inspection firewall, VPN, denial of service protection and traffic management together in a compact system. Find out how the Juniper Networks NetScreen-500 meets the stringent requirements of the large enterprise and service provider marketplaces.

Juniper Networks NetScreen-5000 System Series Architecturepdf icon246 KB
Whether the requirement is high-capacity session/tunnel aggregation, high-performance small-packet throughput, a high degree of system virtualization, or a high degree of physical segmentation, the Juniper Networks NetScreen-5000 series can be configured to suit, making it the ideal platform for large enterprises and carriers to standardize upon. Read this white paper for a complete description of the Juniper Networks NetScreen-5000 system architecture and its key capabilities.

SSL VPN Solutions

Technology Backgrounder on SSL VPNs: The Secure Access Landscapepdf icon76 KB
This paper explains the benefits of SSL VPNs and examines the criteria to be considered when evaluating an SSL VPN solution.

Comparison of Firewall, Intrusion Prevention and Antivirus Technologiespdf icon134 KB
Find out how various network security technologies work best to protect computer networks and mitigate risks associated with viruses, worms and other types of attacks in a multi-layered security architecture.

The Components of a Strong Security Stancepdf icon242 KB
This paper describes, at a high-level, how organizations can start to establish their security stance. It includes discussions on risk assessment, the security process and the considerations organizations should make to mitigate risks throughout the network. It concludes with a brief synopsis of some of the ways in which Juniper Networks can help organizations enforce their security stance.

SSL VPN Decision Guide for Small to Medium Sized Enterprisespdf icon102 KB
The SME market is growing rapidly around the world, and coincides with the trend toward remote and mobile employees. This paper discusses why having a cost-effective, robust remote access solution is a business necessity for the small to medium sized enterprise.

The Business Case for Building an Extranet Portalpdf icon227 KB
This paper examines the reasons for using access privilege management features to deploy an extranet, as well as the specific attributes that should be taken into account when such a deployment is considered. We will then look at the use of SSL-based technology to provide a cost-effective, easy-to-manage secure partner extranet.

VPN Decision Guide: IPSec or SSL VPN Decision Criteriapdf icon145 KB
Together, IPSec and SSL VPNs enable enterprises to provide their offices and users secure, ubiquitous availability to the corporate network to support the overall success of the business. This paper looks at how IPSec and SSL VPNs differ and examines the criteria to be considered in deciding which technology best fits each business need.

Intrusion Prevention Solutions

Implementing PCI: A Guide for Network Security Engineerspdf icon225 KB

Control System Cyber Vulnerabilities and Potential Mitigation of Risk for Utilitiespdf icon245 KB

Six Integral Steps to Selecting the Right IPS for your Networkpdf icon242 KB
This white paper by Joel Snyder outlines the important factors to consider when purchasing the right Intrusion Prevention for any network. The document offers insight into the importance of various features and capabilities of the product in relation to the particular needs of the customer.

Comparison of Firewall, Intrusion Prevention and Antivirus Technologiespdf icon134 KB
Find out how various network security technologies work best to protect computer networks and mitigate risks associated with viruses, worms and other types of attacks in a multi-layered security architecture.

Evolving Security Needs in the Mobile Worldpdf icon246 KB
This white paper describes the security threats in the mobile operators' world today and Juniper's solution to protect against these threats.

Network Awareness: Adopting a Modern Mindsetpdf icon150 KB
This Black Hat Consulting white paper discusses the significance of Network Awareness for security administrators to properly secure their networks. According to Black Hat, businesses must be cognizant of all network activity in order to evolve their security posture from "reactionary" to "well-prepared".


 

Government

Meeting Federal Government Compliance Requirementspdf588 KB
This white paper describes how Juniper Networks is helping government organizations with strengthening Information Assurance (IA) and supporting regulatory compliance auditing.

Enabling E-Government Initiativespdf1.79 MB
This white paper describes how Juniper Networks ePlatforms can help government organizations implement eGovernment services effectively and cost efficiently.

Helping Governments Migrate from TDM to IPpdf2.2 MB
This paper will review some of the circuit-based technology being widely used within government organizations, discuss some areas to consider when transporting Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) applications over an IP network, and present how Juniper Networks Circuit to Packet (CTP) solutions can empower government organizations everywhere across their deployed IP networks.

Ensuring Business Continuity in Governmentpdf icon675 KB
This white paper discusses how Juniper Networks Secure Access SSL VPN solutions help to keep government agencies and departments functional by connecting people even during the most unpredictable circumstances.

IPSec and SSL VPN Decision Criteria (Federal)pdf icon637 KB
This paper focuses on the US Federal market and explains how IPSec and SSL VPN differ, and examines the criteria to be considered in deciding which technology best fits each government department/agency mission objective.

Government Multi-Service Transport Infrastructurespdf icon213 KB
White paper on the self-funding power of converged government infrastructures.

Secure and Assured Solutions for Municipal Wireless Networkspdf icon933 KB
White paper detailing the requirements for municipal wireless network services and highlighting Juniper solutions for building these solutions.

EIGRP to OSPF Migration Strategiespdf icon176 KB
This paper addresses the migration from EIGRP to OSPF and important migration considerations.

Solutions for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliancepdf icon954 KB
Juniper provides reliable Secure and Assured networking solutions for the healthcare market to help customers meet their HIPAA compliance requirements while improving patient care and business productivity.

Addressing Federal Network Redundancy Requirementspdf icon471 KB
The U.S. government is trying to improve the resiliency of the government networks, so that they continue to operate even under the most catastrophic emergencies. This paper discusses how Juniper Networks NetScreen VPN solutions are used to enhance the resiliency of the WAN infrastructure. Juniper Networks offers a cost-effective alternative for network redundancy that uses the Internet as the alternative network backbone.

Defense in Depthpdf icon210 KB
U.S. federal agencies depend on their computer network infrastructure to perform critical functions. As a result, successful attacks on government networks can have major consequences on the nation. This paper describes Defense in Depth, a strategy being used by U.S. federal agencies to protect their network infrastructures. This paper also describes how Juniper Networks’ security solutions can be deployed to support a Defense in Depth strategy.

CESAC – Command Enterprise Situational Awareness and Controlpdf icon1.25 MB
To defend against the increasingly sophisticated network attacks, U.S. government agencies have defined levels of threat conditions, such as INFOCON, to assess the overall level of danger. As the threat conditions change, Information Assurance (IA) groups react and adjust the security postures in the network infrastructure. This paper discusses Command Enterprise Situational Awareness Control (CESAC), an approach developed by Juniper Networks to properly implement security management across the entire infrastructure and make changes to the security posture in accordance with threat conditions.


 

Multi-Topic

How To Protect Centralized Microsoft Serverspdf icon152 KB
This paper focuses on security architecture best practices for centralizing Microsoft servers.

The Evolution of Network Security: From DMZ Designs to Devicespdf icon226 KB
This META report provides an in-depth look at the evolution of not only network security technology but also the physical arrangement of security devices at, beyond, and behind traditional perimeter demarcation points. This 14-page report explores META's belief that security products and their implementation must evolve in three distinct directions: inward, upward and outward.

Taking Responsibility for Voice: Making the transition to intelligent "voice-aware" networkingpdf icon205 KB
Learn how Juniper Networks helps financial service organizations secure and assure IP telephony applications.

Making Mobility Manageable in the Financial Services Sector: Safeguarding security, maximizing performance, delivering ease of usepdf icon520 KB
Learn how Juniper Networks helps financial service organizations secure and assure the delivery of critical applications to remote and roaming employees and customers.

Comparison of Firewall, Intrusion Prevention and Antivirus Technologiespdf icon134 KB
Find out how various network security technologies work best to protect computer networks and mitigate risks associated with viruses, worms and other types of attacks in a multi-layered security architecture.

The Components of a Strong Security Stancepdf icon242 KB
This paper describes, at a high-level, how organizations can start to establish their security stance. It includes discussions on risk assessment, the security process and the considerations organizations should make to mitigate risks throughout the network. It concludes with a brief synopsis of some of the ways in which Juniper Networks can help organizations enforce their security stance.