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Proiduct Overview

The proliferation of virtual

switches in the data center

has presented data center

operators with a significant

challenge—namely, how to

manage these virtual network

elements in conjunction with

the physical network. The tools

that network operators currently

use to manage their physical

infrastructure provide no access

to, or visibility into, the virtual

infrastructure.

Junos Space Virtual Control

unifies physical and virtual

infrastructures, providing network

operators with a comprehensive

view into the complete end-

to-end network. Using Junos

Space Virtual Control, network

operators can manage, monitor

and control both virtual and

physical networks through a

single pane of glass, ensuring that

network policies are consistently

and automatically applied across

the infrastructure. This enables

error free network operations

and simplifies the deployment

of value-added services such as

virtual machine live migration

(e.g., VMware VMotion).

Product Description Juniper Networks® Junos® Space Virtual Control allows users to manage, monitor, and

control the virtual networks that run within virtualized servers deployed in the data center.

Built on the Junos Space Network Management Platform, a software platform providing

comprehensive FCAPS and element management of Juniper devices to help improve

operator efficiencies, Junos Space Virtual Control contributes to a comprehensive solution

that extends across the routing, switching, and security infrastructure.

Rather than rebuild the virtual switch that comes as part of the hypervisor software, Junos

Space Virtual Control integrates with the hypervisor vendor’s existing management tools,

delivering a combined solution that benefits from both vendors’ innovation and Juniper

Networks’ orchestration solutions.

The Challenge of Server VirtualizationServer virtualization allows IT organizations to collapse multiple physical servers onto

virtual machines running on a single host using software called a hypervisor. The hypervisor

provides the physical resource abstraction to virtual machines deployed on the host, while

virtual switches provide connectivity between virtual machines residing on the same host.

These virtual switches blur the lines of responsibility between traditional network, security,

and server teams. Virtual switches require a different set of management tools than

physical switches, making it difficult for network operators to obtain a consolidated and

consistent view of the entire network. Since the physical network must be in sync with the

virtual network to provide the connectivity services required by applications in a virtual

environment, this lack of visibility hampers the network operator’s ability to ensure smooth

operations in virtualized data centers, especially when dynamic events such as virtual

machine live migration are taking place.

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Data SheetJunos Space Virtual Control

Junos Space Virtual Control addresses these problems by

providing network operators with an open, scalable and unified

policy-based solution for managing both virtual and physical

networks. By implementing a collaborative management

paradigm, Junos Space Virtual Control enables flexible operational

deployment models and management handoffs between network

and server teams, depending on the policies and needs of the

organization, to ensure maximum business agility.

Junos Space Virtual Control’s Virtual-to-Physical Mapper and

P+V Dynamic Orchestrator features also fully automate physical

infrastructure provisioning, helping to eliminate configuration

conflicts between virtual and physical networks and increasing

the efficiency of day-to-day network operations.

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Data SheetJunos Space Virtual Control

Figure 3: Inventory of virtual network components

Integration with VMware

Junos Space Virtual Control integrates with VMware vSphere,

providing access to the VMware virtual switch (vSwitch)

framework (both vNetwork Distributed Switch and vNetwork

Standard Switch). Using Junos Space Virtual Control, users

can discover, manage and monitor the entire virtual network

(vNetwork) inventory consisting of vSphere Hosts, vSwitches, and

virtual machines from multiple VMware vCenter Server instances.

Junos Space Virtual Control efficiently manages vSwitch Port

Groups and Uplink Port Groups and constantly monitors, logs, and

reacts to vNetwork events to keep track of virtual machine locations

in the network. Junos Space Virtual Control also allows users to

group VMware’s recommended vSwitch Port Group best practice

settings into profiles; using these profiles, Port Groups that share

best practice settings but have varying VLAN requirements can be

quickly and easily deployed on different vSwitches.

Junos Space Virtual Control can also be used to discover Port

Groups being managed via VMware vCenter Server. This allows

for flexible operational models that define how management

responsibilities are split between network and server teams. In

addition, Junos Space Virtual Control enables error free deployment

of VMware services such as VMotion, Distributed Resource

Scheduler (DRS), high availability (HA), and fault tolerance.

Figure 4: Port Group profiles

Web-Based Interface

Junos Space Virtual Control uses a Web 2.0 interface to manage

both virtual and physical networks consisting of Juniper devices

such as switches, routers, and security platforms. The application

provides a task-oriented GUI which enables users to complete

tasks in congruent navigation steps and screen flows without

context switches.

Junos Space

Junos Space Virtual Control is part of Junos Space, a

comprehensive network management solution that simplifies

management of Juniper’s switching, routing, and security devices.

With Junos Space, you can simplify and automate the network,

improve network agility, and deliver new services quickly … all

from a single console. Junos Space is composed of the following

three software elements:

• Junos Space Network Management Platform – Provides

comprehensive FCAPS and element management of

Juniper devices which improves operator efficiencies,

providing a programmable interface and exposable API’s

that enable the development and integration of 3rd party

applications.

• Junos Space Management Applications – Plug-n-play,

domain-specific applications to help you provision new

services and optimize workflow tasks across thousands of

Juniper devices

• Junos Space SDK (software development kit) – A

programmable network solution that enables you to

leverage the connections and intelligence imbedded in the

network to create customized management solutions for

your specific needs

Junos Space Virtual Control is one of the plug-n-play applications

running on the Junos Space Network Management Platform.

While the Junos Space Network Management Platform offers

broad fault, configuration, and device provisioning capabilities

with a task-specific user interface, the multiple Junos Space

Management Applications extend the breadth of the platform

to optimize network management for various domains. These

applications enable you to automate the end-to-end provisioning

of new services across thousands of devices with a simple point-

n-click GUI interface, and to optimize management for specific

domains, such as Core, Edge, Access and Aggregation, Data

Center, WAN, and Campus and Branch.

Figure 5: Virtual-to-physical switch connectivity

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Data SheetJunos Space Virtual Control

Features and Benefits Feature Description Benefits

Collaborative management

Junos Space Virtual Control supports the following operational models: 1) vNetwork Access Control: Enables the network operator to provision,

define, and deploy end-to-end policies on virtual and physical networks. Server administrators retain control over virtual machine management and associating virtual machines with the policies defined by the network operator.

2) vNetwork Monitor: Gives network operators visibility into the virtual network, but not necessarily “write” access.

3) vNetwork Cloud: Delivers powerful P+V Dynamic Orchestrator and vNetwork event monitoring capabilities in cloud deployments where virtual network infrastructure provisioning is fully automated by cloud management tools such as VMware vCloud Director.

Provides the flexibility to adopt an operational model that best fits the organization.

vNetwork inventory management

Discovers and constantly updates the complete virtual network inventory, including vSphere Hosts, virtual switches, and virtual machines, as well as existing Port Group definitions on the vSwitch, and presents various views of the inventory to the network operator.

Offers complete visibility into the current state of the vNetwork.

Virtual-to-Physical Mapper

Provides information on connectivity between virtual and physical networks and the association of virtual switch uplink ports to external physical switch ports.

Provides end-to-end network view and simplifies troubleshooting.

VM Locator Ensures that the network operator always knows the current location of each virtual machine on the vNetwork. The network operator can also shut off ports to prevent “misbehaving” virtual machines from accessing the network.

Improves operational efficiency.

Virtual switch port profiles

Allows grouping of common networking attributes on virtual switch ports. Virtual Control supports profiles for VMware vSwitch Port Groups, enabling the rapid deployment of Port Groups that share VMware best practices network settings (QoS, security, network interface card teaming, failover; etc.) but have conflicting VLAN requirements on different vSwitches. Profiles can be cloned, and Port Groups that share a profile can be easily viewed.

P+V Dynamic Orchestrator

• P+V Dynamic Orchestrator constantly monitors vNetwork changes and automatically provisions the physical network infrastructure to adjust for those changes.

• Orchestration supports “strict” and “very strict” modes. Strict mode automates the setup of specific network policies (i.e. VLAN) on physical switch ports spanning a server cluster based on the corresponding configuration enabled on the vNetwork. This is the “connectivity for cluster” model.

• Very strict mode automates the setup of specific network policies (i.e. VLAN) on physical switch ports spanning a server cluster based on “active” policies being used by virtual machines in the vNetwork. Policies may be dynamically reconfigured when a virtual machine changes locations. This is the “connectivity on demand” model.

• Automates physical network setup and reduces downtime due to configuration conflicts.

• Enables error free and scalable deployment of services such as VMware VMotion, Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), high availability, and fault tolerance.

• Offers better network security and efficiency, especially in multi-tenant deployments.

Configuration audit Virtualized data centers are dynamic environments with frequent changes. With Virtual Control, network operators can issue configuration audit checks for the vNetwork as well as the connected physical network. Junos Space Virtual Control also generates a detailed audit report and raises alarms whenever an incorrect configuration affects virtual machine traffic.

Allows network operators to be quickly informed of and react to configuration faults that could cause outages.

Multiple vCenter server instances

Discovers and maintains inventory from multiple vCenter server instances to provide a consolidated network view.

Consolidates management in multi-tenancy cases.

Event and audit logs Maintains a log of all vNetwork events and automatically records all actions performed by users in the GUI. Network operators can check and generate reports on user activity.

Provides historical record of vNetwork events and user activities.

Non-disruptive installation

Plugs into existing vSphere installations without disruption. Supports plug-and-play operation with no service disruption.

Variable form factors Runs on the Junos Space Network Management Platform, as a virtual appliance on a VMware server, or on a dedicated Junos Space physical appliance.

Offers the flexibility to adapt to the organization’s management needs.

Web 2.0 graphical user interface

Uses a Web 2.0 GUI and is designed to simplify the way network operators interact with the system.

Supports intuitive, personalized workflows, real-time network status, and a statistical dashboard view to improve operator productivity.

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Data SheetJunos Space Virtual Control

1000337-005-EN Mar 2015

SpecificationsCollaborative Management

• Operational models:

- vNetwork Access Control

- vNetwork Monitor

- vNetwork Cloud

vNetwork Inventory Management• Number of vSphere Hosts: 1024

• Inventory views: Host, virtual switch, virtual machines, vNetwork

Virtual-to-Physical Mapper• Options: Manual entry, input via CSV file, automatically

discovered (future)

vSwitch Port Profiles• User defined via Virtual Control

• Discovered from vCenter Server

P+V Dynamic Orchestrator• Features supported:

- VLAN

- PVLAN

Multiple vCenter Server Instances• Up to 5 (refer to the number of vSphere hosts supported)

Variable Form Factors• Junos Space Virtual Appliance for VMware environment

• Junos Space Physical Appliance JA1500

System RequirementsClient Browser Support

• Supported browsers include Firefox 3.0 and Internet Explorer 7.0 and higher

VMware Requirements• VMware vSphere 4.0, 4.1

• VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus license pack (for vDS enablement)

• VMware vCenter Server

• VMware vSphere Standard/Advanced/Enterprise license pack (for vSS)

Juniper Platform Support • EX4200 Ethernet Switch with Virtual Chassis technology

• EX4500 Ethernet Switch

• QFX3500 Switch

Junos OS Support• Junos OS 10.1R1 or higher for the platform listed above

Junos Space Junos Space Network Management Platform

• Junos Space Virtual Control runs on Junos Space 1.4 and higher

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that are designed to accelerate, extend, and optimize your

high-performance network. Our services allow you to maximize

operational efficiency while reducing costs and minimizing

risk, achieving a faster time to value for your network. Juniper

Networks ensures operational excellence by optimizing the

network to maintain required levels of performance, reliability,

and availability. For more details, please visit www.juniper.net/us/

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Ordering Information Junos Space Virtual Control runs as an option on top of Junos

Space Network Management Platform.

Model Number Description

SPC-VIRCTRL-BASE Junos Space Virtual Control base application license with 100 physical hosts included

SPC-VIRCTRL-ADD-100 Add 100 physical hosts to the base license

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