Junos OS

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Junos OS
Junos OS logo.png
Developer Juniper Networks
OS family Unix-like
Working stateCurrent
Source model Closed source and open source
Initial releaseJuly 7, 1998;26 years ago (1998-07-07)
Latest release 24.2R1 [1] / July 19, 2024;3 months ago (2024-07-19)
Available in English
Userland FreeBSD [2] [3] [4] or Linux [5]
Default
user interface 		Command-line interface
License Proprietary, [6] FreeBSD License, GPL License
Official website juniper.net/us/en/products-services/nos/junos/

Junos OS (also known as Juniper Junos, Junos and JUNOS) is a FreeBSD-based network operating system used in Juniper Networks routing, switching and security devices. [7]

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Versions

Junos OS was first made available on 7 July 1998. As of 2008, feature updates have been released quarterly. [8] As of March 2024, the latest version is Junos OS 23.2R1, released on June 23, 2023.

Architecture

Junos operating system is primarily based on FreeBSD on bare metal and later also with Linux kernel. [8] Because FreeBSD is a Unix implementation, users can access a Unix shell and execute normal Unix commands. Junos runs on most or all Juniper hardware systems. [9] After acquisition of NetScreen by Juniper Networks, Juniper integrated ScreenOS security functions into its own Junos network operating system. [10]

Junos OS has several architecture variations:

Features

Junos SDK

Junos's ecosystem includes a Software Development Kit (SDK). [7] [11] Juniper Developer Network (JDN) [12] provides the Junos SDK [13] to the 3rd-party developers who want to develop applications for Junos-powered devices such as Juniper Networks routers, switches, and service gateway systems. [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] It provides a set of tools and application programming interfaces (APIs), including interfaces to Junos routing, firewall filter, UI and traffic services functions. Additionally, Junos SDK is used to develop other Juniper's products such as OpenFlow for Junos, and other traffic services.

Command-line interface

The Junos OS command-line interface (CLI) is a text-based command interface for configuring, troubleshooting, and monitoring the Juniper device and network traffic associated with it. It supports two types of command modes.

FIPS 140-2 security compliance

Junos-FIPS 140-2 Security Compliance [21] is a variation of Junos OS, providing users with software tools to configure a network of Juniper Networks devices in a Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) environment.

Juniper Extension Toolkit (JET)

Junos OS offers programming interfaces and the Juniper Extension Toolkit (JET). [22] JET is a standard component of Junos OS, and it runs on all Juniper routers, switches, and security devices. JET simplifies the automation of operational, configuration, and management tasks, providing a set of open and customizable APIs for control, management, and data planes. It supports standardized programming languages for application development and communication to the Junos OS fast programmable database through standardized and open data exchange formats. It also opens up Trio and Express ASICs via a set of third-party controller-specific adapters, including SAI, OpenFlow, and P4.

Junos Fusion

Junos Fusion [23] [24] is a logical device used to reduce network complexity and operational expenses. Two different Junos Fusion architectures are available, one for provider edge and one for enterprise.

Node slicing

Node slicing [25] is a Junos OS feature that enables creating multiple partitions from one physical MX Series router. Each partition behaves as an independent router, with its own dedicated control plane, data plane, and management plane, allowing it to run multiple services on one physical router.

Routing protocols and applications

Junos OS supports a variety of routing protocols and applications. It also supports class of service (CoS), Ethernet VPN (EVPN), firewall filters and policers, flow monitoring, and Layer 2 features. The Junos OS supports high availability mechanisms that are not standard to Unix, such as Graceful Restart. [26] Junos supports a variety of routing protocols. With the introduction of the SRX and J-series (past version 9.3) platforms, it also supports "flow mode", which includes stateful firewalling, NAT, and IPsec. Junos OS generally adheres to industry standards for routing and MPLS. [27]

Secure boot

Secure boot [28] is a system security enhancement based on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) standard. It works by safeguarding the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) from tampering or modification and then maintaining that protection throughout the boot process. The secure boot process begins with secure flash, which ensures that unauthorized changes cannot be made to the firmware. Authorized releases of Junos OS carry a digital signature produced by either Juniper Networks directly or one of its authorized partners.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Migration, Upgrade, and Downgrade Instructions". 2018-09-17. Archived from the original on 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  3. ↑ "Junos kernel upgrade to FreeBSD 10+".
  4. ↑ "Upgrading and Downgrading to Junos with Upgraded FreeBSD".
  5. ↑ "Introducing Junos OS Evolved" (PDF).
  6. ↑ "Copyright and Trademark Information". Juniper Networks. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
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  21. ↑ "Understanding Junos OS in FIPS Mode". 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  22. ↑ "Juniper Extension Toolkit". 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  23. ↑ https://www.juniper.net/assets/us/en/local/pdf/datasheets/1000523-en.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  24. ↑ "Junos Fusion". 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
  25. ↑ "Junos Node Slicing Feature Guide". 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  26. ↑ Sonderegger, James; Blomberg, Orin; Milne, Kieran; Palislamovic, Senad (2024-04-05). Junos High Availability (1st ed.). O'Reilly Media (published 2009-09-29). ISBN   9780596523046.
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