Question 15 - JN0-637 discussion

In this scenario, we need to configure the SRX Series device so that devices in the Local zone (VLAN 10, 10.1.1.0/24 network) can communicate with each other but not with other networks or the SRX itself. Additionally, you must be able to apply security policies to traffic flows between the devices in the Local zone.

Explanation of Answer A (Assigning Interface to Security Zone):

You need to assign the interface ge-0/0/1.0 to the Local security zone. This is crucial because the SRX only applies security policies to interfaces assigned to security zones. Without this, traffic between devices in the Local zone won't be processed by security policies.

Configuration:

set security zones security-zone Local interfaces ge-0/0/1.0

Explanation of Answer B (Configuring Ethernet-Switching for VLAN 10):

Since we are using Layer 2 switching between devices in VLAN 10, we need to configure the interface to operate in Ethernet switching mode and assign it to VLAN 10.

Configuration:

set interfaces ge-0/0/1 unit 0 family ethernet-switching vlan-members 10

Explanation of Answer D (Transparent Bridging Mode for Layer 2):

The global mode for Layer 2 switching on the SRX device must be set to transparent-bridge. This ensures that the SRX operates in Layer 2 mode and can switch traffic between devices without routing.

Configuration:

set protocols l2-learning global-mode transparent-bridge

Summary:

Interface Assignment: Interface ge-0/0/1.0 is assigned to the Local zone to allow policy enforcement.

Ethernet-Switching: The interface is configured for Layer 2 Ethernet switching in VLAN 10.

Transparent Bridging: The SRX is configured in Layer 2 transparent-bridge mode for switching between devices.

Juniper Security

Reference:

Layer 2 Bridging and Switching Overview: This mode allows the SRX to act as a Layer 2 switch for forwarding traffic between VLAN members without routing. Reference: Juniper Transparent Bridging Documentation.