What this course covers

This comprehensive course walks you through SRX hardware platforms and virtual SRX, Junos OS basics specific to
security, firewall policies, NAT, VPNs, high availability (HA), advanced threat protection, and practical
troubleshooting and best practices for production environments.

Explore These Valuable Resources.

• Juniper Networks — Official Site
• Juniper Documentation & SRX Guides
• Firewall Concepts & Security Best Practices

Course Objectives

• Understand SRX Series hardware and vSRX deployment options.
• Install and navigate Junos OS for SRX devices; manage licenses and images.
• Design and implement stateful firewall policies and Zone-based security.
• Configure Source NAT, Destination NAT, and port forwarding for common scenarios.
• Deploy site-to-site and remote-access VPNs (IPsec) and integrate with authentication services.
• Implement redundancy using chassis clusters and high-availability features.
• Monitor, log, and troubleshoot security and routing issues with practical lab exercises.

Course Syllabus / Modules

1. Introduction to SRX Platforms & Junos OS fundamentals
2. Initial device setup, management plane, and software upgrades
3. Security zones, policies, and stateful firewall concepts
4. NAT: source, destination, static, and policy-based NAT
5. VPNs: IPsec fundamentals, IKE, policy configuration, and troubleshooting
6. Advanced features: UTM, IDP/IPS concepts, and content inspection overview
7. High Availability: chassis clustering, active/backup, and state synchronization
8. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: syslog, J-Web, CLI tools, and packet capture
9. Real-world labs: deployment scenarios, migrations, and disaster recovery

Who Should Attend

Network engineers, security administrators, systems integrators, and consultants responsible for firewall
operations or planning to deploy Juniper SRX devices. Both those new to Junos and experienced administrators
looking to sharpen SRX-specific skills will benefit from this course.

Prerequisites

• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, switching)
• Familiarity with firewall concepts is helpful but not mandatory
• Access to command-line interface (CLI) or virtual lab recommended for hands-on labs

Course Format & Duration

Instructor-led with a mix of lecture, live demonstrations, guided CLI labs and downloadable lab guides.
Typical delivery options: 2-day intensive workshop, 5-day deep-dive, or self-paced online modules with lab
exercises.

Benefits & Outcomes

• Ability to deploy SRX devices securely in enterprise or branch environments
• Improved troubleshooting skills for rapid incident resolution
• Confidence to design SRX-based solutions for firewalling, VPNs and HA
• Preparation for vendor or job-specific technical assessments

Certification & Next Steps

While this course is focused on practical skills, it provides a strong foundation for Juniper training paths and
certifications (e.g., Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Security). Recommended next steps include advanced
SRX labs, Junos automation, or multi-vendor security integration courses.

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FAQ

Do I need a physical SRX device?

No — virtual SRX (vSRX) lab images or cloud-based lab access provide full hands-on experience for most labs.

Will I get lab exercises?

Yes — downloadable lab guides and configuration files are provided so you can practice after the sessions.