Step 3: Keep Going
Congratulations! You've now completed the initial configuration for Junos OS. Let’s keep going and learn about some things you might want to do next.
Log Files
If you want to | Then |
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Direct system log messages to a remote machine or to the other routing engine on a router with two routing engines | See Directing System Log Messages to a Remote Machine or the Other Routing Engine in the Network Management and Monitoring Guide |
Set a custom file size for log files so they can hold more logging information | See Specifying Log File Size, Number, and Archiving Properties in the Network Management and Monitoring Guide |
Include priority information in system log messages so you can see additional information about the facility and severity level of messages | See Including Priority Information in System Log Messages in the Network Management and Monitoring Guide |
Send system logs to an external server to ensure they are backed up | See Directing System Log Messages to a Remote Machine in the Network Management and Monitoring Guide |
Traffic Control
If you want to | Then |
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Configure a static route to manually save a fixed route in the routing table | See Configure Static Routes in the Protocol-Independent Routing Properties User Guide |
Configure firewall filters to control the traffic that can access your network | See Example: Configuring a Stateless Firewall Filter to Accept Traffic from Trusted Sources in the Routing Policies, Firewall Filters, and Traffic Policers User Guide |
Limit management protocol access to only trusted IP addresses | See Example: Control Management Access on Juniper Networking Devices in the User Access and Authentication Administration Guide |
Configure flow detection to help troubleshoot and understand traffic flow | See Setting Up and Using Flow Detection in the Security Services Administration Guide |
System Recovery and Upgrade
If you want to | Then |
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Configure a recovery snapshot so you can recover your files if you need to rollback after software installation | See Backing Up an Installation Using Snapshots in the Junos® OS Software Installation and Upgrade Guide |
Configure a rescue configuration to ensure that you can always revert to a working configuration | See Rescue and Recovery of Configuration File in the Junos® OS Software Installation and Upgrade Guide |
Upgrade or reinstall Junos OS | See Preparing for Software Installation and Upgrade in the Junos® OS Software Installation and Upgrade Guide |
Network Management
If you want to | Then |
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Find information about how to implement and configure the many network management technologies that Junos OS supports | |
Configure and optimize SNMP, a networking protocol that helps you monitor and administer your network | See Configuring SNMP in the Network Management and Monitoring Guide |
Configure NTP to synchronize the system clocks of devices in your network | See Configuring NTP in the Time Management Administration Guide |
General Information
If you want to | Then |
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Download, activate, and manage your Junos OS software license | See Activate Junos OS Licenses in the Juniper Licensing Guide |
Learn about new and changed features, limitations, and known and resolved problems in the hardware and software | Visit the Junos OS Release Notes |
Find all the Junos OS documentation available to you in our TechLibrary | Click Junos OS Documentation |
Understand the Internet standards supported by Junos OS | Go to Standards Reference |
Get hands-on experience with the procedures covered in this guide | Visit Juniper Networks Virtual Labs and reserve your free sandbox. You’ll find the Junos Day One Experience sandbox in the stand alone category. |
Learn With Videos
Our video library continues to grow! We’ve created many, many videos that demonstrate how to do everything from install your hardware to configure advanced Junos OS network features. Here are some great video and training resources that will help you expand your knowledge of Junos OS.
If you want to | Then |
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Learn about how to connect to a factory-defaulted Junos OS device | Watch the Connecting to a Junos Device video |
See how to Log in as Root | Watch the Logging in as Root video |
Get short and concise tips and instructions that provide quick answers, clarity, and insight into specific features and functions of Juniper technologies | See Learning with Juniper on Juniper Networks main YouTube page |
View a list of the many free technical trainings we offer at Juniper | Visit the Getting Started page on the Juniper Learning Portal |