Junos Operations FAQs

Question 1

What is Junos Operations?

Accepted Answer

Junos Operations provides a structured, read-only interface for querying Juniper Junos devices. Unlike generic CLI tools, it utilizes purpose-built tools with fixed scopes, ensuring precise and controlled data retrieval via NETCONF, not screen scraping.

Question 2

Is Junos Operations using traditional CLI scraping for data retrieval?

Accepted Answer

No, Junos Operations relies on NETCONF-based communication via PyEZ (port 830). This provides a robust, programmatic interface to Juniper devices, completely avoiding the complexities and unreliability associated with CLI screen scraping.

Question 3

How does Junos Operations handle device inventory and credentials?

Accepted Answer

It supports device inventory from local YAML files or can integrate directly with NetBox for dynamic discovery and group filtering. Credentials are handled securely via environment variables, ensuring they are never exposed in tool output.

Question 4

What kind of device information can I query?

Accepted Answer

You can query essential device information including device facts (model, OS version, uptime), interface status, routing table entries, LLDP neighbors, active alarms, and ARP table entries, all delivered as structured data.

Question 5

Can I query multiple Juniper devices simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Junos Operations is designed for efficiency, supporting multi-device parallel queries. You can pass a single device name or comma-separated names to any tool to execute operations across multiple devices at once.

Junos Operations

Junos Operations

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