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* Juniper’s flagship Junos OS is based on the FreeBSD operating system and can run as a guest virtual machine (VM) on a Linux VM host.
* Juniper’s flagship Junos OS is based on the FreeBSD operating system and can run as a guest virtual machine (VM) on a Linux VM host.
* Juniper’s next-generation operating system, Junos OS evolved, runs native Linux and provides direct access to Linux utilities and operations.
* Juniper’s next-generation operating system, Junos OS evolved, runs native Linux and provides direct access to Linux utilities and operations.
Both operating systems use the same command-line interface (CLI) user interface, the same applications and features, and the same management and automation tools—but Junos OS evolved infrastructure has been entirely modernized to enable higher availability, accelerated deployment, greater innovation, and improved operational efficiencies.
Both operating systems use the same command-line interface (CLI) user interface, the same applications and features and the same management and automation tools—but Junos OS evolved infrastructure has been entirely modernized to enable higher availability, accelerated deployment, greater innovation, and improved operational efficiencies.


==Features==
==Features==
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===Secure boot===
===Secure boot===
Secure boot<ref>{{cite web |url=https://apps.juniper.net/feature-explorer/feature-info.html?fKey=7360&fn=Secure%20Boot|title=Secure Boot|date=2019-09-10 |access-date=2019-09-17}}</ref> is a significant 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.
[[Secure boot]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://apps.juniper.net/feature-explorer/feature-info.html?fKey=7360&fn=Secure%20Boot|title=Secure Boot|date=2019-09-10 |access-date=2019-09-17}}</ref> is a significant 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.


== Market share ==
== Market share ==

Revision as of 12:58, 29 January 2023

This article is about Junos OS. For the Austrian liberal youth organization, see JUNOS – Young liberal NEOS. For the Canadian music awards, see Juno Award. For pluralized Juno, see Juno (disambiguation).
Junos OS
DeveloperJuniper Networks
OS familyUnix-like
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed source and open source
Initial releaseJuly 7, 1998; 26 years ago (1998-07-07)
Latest release21.2R1[1] / June 29, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-06-29)
Available inEnglish
UserlandFreeBSD 12[2][3][4] or Linux[5]
Default
user interface		Command-line interface
LicenseProprietary,[6] FreeBSD License, GPL License
Official websitewww.juniper.net/us/en/products/network-operating-system/junos-os.html

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]

Versioning

Junos OS was first made available on 7 July 1998, with new feature updates being released every quarter as of 2008. JUNOS Senior Product Manager Michael Bushong attributed the release speed to Juniper's strategic decision to maintain a single operating system across routing and switching platforms.[8] This decision contrasts with vendors such as Cisco, who maintain several different operating systems for different products.[9] As of September 2022, the latest version is Junos OS 22.2, released on 23 July 2022.

Architecture

Junos operating system is primarily based on Linux and FreeBSD,[8] with Linux running as bare metal, and FreeBSD running in a QEMU Virtual machine. Because FreeBSD is a Unix implementation, customers can access a Unix shell and execute normal Unix commands. Junos runs on most or all Juniper hardware systems.[10] After Juniper acquired NetScreen, it integrated ScreenOS security functions into its own Junos network operating system.[11] Junos OS has several architecture variations:

  • Juniper’s flagship Junos OS is based on the FreeBSD operating system and can run as a guest virtual machine (VM) on a Linux VM host.
  • Juniper’s next-generation operating system, Junos OS evolved, runs native Linux and provides direct access to Linux utilities and operations.

Both operating systems use the same command-line interface (CLI) user interface, the same applications and features and the same management and automation tools—but Junos OS evolved infrastructure has been entirely modernized to enable higher availability, accelerated deployment, greater innovation, and improved operational efficiencies.

Features

Junos SDK

Juniper offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) to partners and customers to allow additional customization.[7][12] Through the Juniper Developer Network (JDN)[13] Juniper Networks provides the Junos SDK[14] to its customers and 3rd-party developers who want to develop applications for Junos-powered devices such as Juniper Networks routers, switches, and service gateway systems.[15][16][17][18][19] It provides a set of tools and application programming interfaces (APIs), including interfaces to Junos routing, firewall filter, UI and traffic services functions. Juniper Networks also employs the Junos SDK internally to develop parts of Junos and many Junos applications 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.

  • Operational Mode – Monitors hardware status and displays information about network data that passes through or into the hardware.[20]
  • Configuration Mode – Configures the Juniper router, switch, or security device, by adding, deleting, or modifying statements in the configuration hierarchy.[21]

FIPS 140-2 security compliance

For advanced network security, a special version of Junos OS called Junos-FIPS 140-2 Security Compliance[22] is available, providing customers 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)[23] for developing applications that unlock more value from the network. 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 rich 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[24][25] helps reduce network complexity and operational expenses by enabling multiple distributed devices to be managed as a single, logical device. Two different Junos Fusion architectures are available, one for provider edge and one for enterprise.

Node slicing

Node slicing[26] 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. It's a flexible routing policy language that is used for controlling route advertisements and path selection. Junos OS generally adheres to industry standards for routing and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). The Junos OS supports high availability mechanisms that are not standard to Unix, such as Graceful Restart.[citation needed] 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 generally adheres to industry standards[citation needed] for routing and MPLS.

Secure boot

Secure boot[27] is a significant 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.

Market share

As of 2016, Juniper maintains a market share in Ethernet Switching of 16.9% and a market share in Enterprise Routing of 16.1%.[28] Juniper generated a $2,353 million revenue in Routing, $858 million in Switching, and $318 million in Security during 2016.[29]

Most of Juniper's revenue stems from The Americas ($2,969 million), with Europe, Middle East, and Africa ($1,238 million), and Asia ($783 million) combining for the rest of their annual revenue as of 2016.[30]

Benefits

Key benefits of Junos OS, as advertised by Juniper Networks, include:

  • Modular design: Every process and component in a Juniper network setup is shielded from every other. One module crashing will have no effect on the rest of the system.[31]
  • Single train compatibility: Every Juniper switch, router, or other product runs the same JUNOS system. The system is built for simple inter-operability across the system.[31]

References

  1. ^ "Junos OS Dates & Milestones". Retrieved 2021-08-07.
  2. ^ "Migration, Upgrade, and Downgrade Instructions". 2018-09-17. 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.
  7. ^ a b "JUNOS Software: Network Operating System". Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  8. ^ a b Sean Michael Kerner (18 July 2008). "JUNOS: Open, but Not Open Source". internetnews.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-26. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  9. ^ Duffy, Jim (2008-04-17). "Cisco's IOS vs. Juniper's JUNOS". Network World. Archived from the original on 2008-09-27. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  10. ^ "Junos Software Features". Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  11. ^ Musich, Paula (2008-03-17). "Juniper at Last Integrates NetScreenOS into JUNOS". eWeek. Quinstreet Enterprise. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  12. ^ Kerner, Sean Michael. "JUNOS: Open, But Not Open Source". Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  13. ^ "Juniper Developer Network". Juniper Networks. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  14. ^ "Junos SDK". Juniper Networks. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  15. ^ Kelly, James; Araujo, Wladimir; Banerjee, Kallol. "Rapid Service Creation Using the Junos SDK" (PDF). Juniper Networks. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  16. ^ Bernier, Paula (2007-12-10). "Juniper Opens Router OS to Third-Party Developers". Archived from the original on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  17. ^ Hicket, Andrew R. (10 December 2007). "Juniper Opens OS To Third-Party Developers, Taking Stab At Cisco". CRN. The Channel Company. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  18. ^ "Juniper Accelerates Innovation with the Partner Solution Development Platform (PSDP)" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-11-10. [dead link‍]
  19. ^ "Executive Essays on Innovation and the Partner Solution" (PDF). Juniper Networks. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-07-27. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  20. ^ "CLI User Guide" (PDF). Juniper. 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
  21. ^ "CLI User Guide" (PDF). Juniper. 2019-09-17. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
  22. ^ "Understanding Junos OS in FIPS Mode". 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  23. ^ "Juniper Extension Toolkit". 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  24. ^ https://www.juniper.net/assets/us/en/local/pdf/datasheets/1000523-en.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  25. ^ "Junos Fusion". 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
  26. ^ "Junos Node Slicing Feature Guide". 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  27. ^ "Secure Boot". 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
  28. ^ "IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Ethernet Switch and Router Trackers Show Slight Yet Continuous Growth for 4Q2016 and Full-Year 2016". www.idc.com. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  29. ^ "Juniper Networks Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results". investor.juniper.net. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  30. ^ "Juniper Networks Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results". investor.juniper.net. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  31. ^ a b "Junos OS: The Power of One Operating System" (PDF). Juniper Networks. August 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
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