Writing Junos XML Protocol Perl Client Applications

Juniper Networks provides a Perl module JUNOS::Device to help you more quickly and easily develop custom Perl scripts for configuring and monitoring switches, routers, and security devices running Junos OS. The module implements a JUNOS::Device object that client applications can use to communicate with the Junos XML protocol server on a device running Junos OS. The Perl distribution includes several sample Perl scripts, which illustrate how to use the module in scripts that perform various functions.

This chapter discusses the following topics:

• Overview of the Junos::Device Perl Module and Sample Scripts
• Downloading the Junos XML Protocol Perl Client and Prerequisites Package
• Unpacking the Junos XML Protocol Perl Client and Sample Scripts
• Installing the Prerequisites Package and the Junos XML Protocol Perl Client
• Tutorial: Writing Perl Client Applications
• Mapping CLI Commands to Perl Methods