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Chapter 3
JUNOS Internet Software Overview
The JUNOS Internet software is especially designed for the large production networks typically
supported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). It incorporates Internet Protocol (IP) routing
software and software for management of interfaces, networks, and the router chassis.
The JUNOS Internet software runs on the Routing Engine. The software consists of processes
that support Internet routing protocols, control the router’s interfaces and the router chassis
itself, and provide an interface for system management. The processes run on top of a
kernel that coordinates the communication among processes and has a direct link to
the Packet Forwarding Engine software.
Use the JUNOS Internet software to configure the routing protocols that run on the router and
the properties of router interfaces. After you have activated a software configuration, use the
JUNOS Internet software to monitor the protocol traffic passing through the router and to
troubleshoot protocol and network connectivity problems.
For additional information about the JUNOS Internet software, including its security features
and a list of the industry standards it supports, see the JUNOS Internet Software Configuration
Guide: Getting Started. For complete information about configuring the software, including
examples, see the JUNOS Internet software configuration guides.
This chapter discusses the following topics:
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Routing Engine Software Components on page 21
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Tools for Accessing and Configuring the Software on page 27
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Tools for Monitoring the Software on page 27
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Software Upgrades on page 28
Routing Engine Software Components
The Routing Engine software consists of several software processes that control router
functions and a kernel that coordinates communication among the processes, as described
in the following sections:
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Routing Protocol Process on page 22
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VPNs on page 26
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Interface Process on page 26
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Chassis Process on page 26
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