Junos OS Evolved is a cloud-optimized network operating system designed for cloud-scale deployments. It features a microservices architecture that delivers resiliency, feature velocity, and programmability. This unified, end-to-end network OS provides reliability, agility, and open programmability, making it ideal for flexible and cost-effective network operations across highly scalable infrastructures.

Key Features

One Junos experience Provides a consistent user experience across the Junos platform

• Familiar interface for Junos users
• Streamlined operations and management

Linux kernel Utilizes a Linux-based system for enhanced compatibility and flexibility

• Native Linux tools and applications support
• Improved integration capabilities

Scalable and reliable state-based architecture Employs a centralized database for efficient resource management

• Increased scale and resiliency
• Optimized use of compute resources

Open programmability Offers extensive programmability options for customization and integration

• Easy integration with third-party applications
• Developer-friendly platform with a short learning curve

Easily accessible visibility and analytics Provides comprehensive network insights and telemetry

• Streaming events and telemetry for faster problem discovery
• Enhanced network visibility and analytics

Hitless upgrades Enables smooth system upgrades without service interruption

• Accelerated feature adoption
• Minimized downtime during updates

Built-in security Incorporates robust security features to protect network infrastructure

• Enhanced network protection
• Integrated security capabilities

Supported Hardware Junos OS Evolved is compatible with various Juniper Networks hardware platforms, including:

• PTX Series Routers
• QFX Series Switches
• ACX Series Routers

Benefits

Cloud-optimized Scalability Leverages a microservices architecture for improved performance and efficiency

• Increased scale and resiliency
• Reduced hardware costs
• Efficient use of compute resources across network equipment

High Quality and Reliability Ensures robust network performance and stability

• Lean profiles for better efficiency
• Faster problem discovery and service restoration
• Improved visibility through streaming events and telemetry

High Feature Velocity Enables rapid feature development and deployment

• Faster onboarding with community tools
• Smooth, hitless upgrades for accelerated feature adoption
• Enhanced debuggability for streamlined qualification and deployment

Simplicity and Operational Consistency Streamlines network management and customization

• Minimized effort for implementation and maintenance
• Versatile solution creation for cloud-scale deployments
• Simple third-party application integration