Juniper QFX5100 Admin Guide

Below you will find brief information for QFX5100 Network Switch, EX4600 Network Switch. This guide provides instructions for configuring Junos OS on QFX5100 and EX4600 network switches to comply with the Common Criteria Network Device Protection Profile (NDPP). It covers securing connections, authorizing administrators, configuring system messages, logging events, and setting security settings.

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Key features

  • Securing management connections via SSHv2.

  • Configuring authorized administrators with role-based access control.

  • Centralized event logging to external servers.

  • Protecting the device and network traffic with firewall filters.

  • Verifying software updates to ensure authenticity and integrity.

Frequently asked questions

This guide provides details on how to configure QFX5100 and EX4600 devices running Junos OS 14.1X53-D30 to be compliant with the requirements specified in the Common Criteria Network Device Protection Profile (NDPP).

You can secure management connections by using the console port or configuring SSH service to protect remote connections.

This guide describes how to verify the digital signature of software packages to ensure that updates originate from a trusted source.

You can configure event logging to store security-relevant activity on a device distinct from the target device.

User questions

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Linda J.

How to set SSH logout time on Juniper QFX5100 and EX4600 devices?

The "idle-timeout" value can be configured to define the period after which an inactive session will be locked and require re-authentication to be unlocked.

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James E.

Where is information on package signature verification located in the document?

The document discusses package signature verification on page 12.

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Linda J.

What is the default idle timeout setting for SSH sessions on QFX5100 and EX4600 devices?

The default idle timeout setting is not enforced unless the idle-timeout statement is explicitly configured. If this statement is omitted, a user session will not be automatically terminated due to inactivity. It is recommended to configure the idle-timeout value to define the period after which an inactive session will be locked and require re-authentication.

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John J.

What is the function of /usr/libexec/atrun?

The /usr/libexec/atrun command is used to execute commands scheduled using the at command, facilitating the execution of tasks at specified times.

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John J.

How does the execution of /usr/libexec/atrun by /usr/sbin/cron appear in the system log?

The system log message generated when /usr/sbin/cron runs /usr/libexec/atrun is typically formatted as: [Date] [Time] [Device] /usr/sbin/cron[PID]: (root) CMD (/usr/libexec/atrun).

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John J.

What Junos CLI command is used to display configuration related to /usr/sbin/cron?

To display the configuration related to /usr/sbin/cron on a Juniper device, use the command show configuration | display set | match /usr/sbin/cron.

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Linda J.

What is the default SSH logout time configuration on Juniper QFX5100 and EX4600 devices?

The default SSH logout time is not enforced unless the "idle-timeout" statement is explicitly configured. If this statement is omitted, a user is never forced off the system after extended idle times.

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John J.

What is the purpose of the /usr/libexec/atrun command?

The /usr/libexec/atrun command is used to execute tasks scheduled using the at command.

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How is /usr/libexec/atrun disabled?

To disable /usr/libexec/atrun, comment out the corresponding entry in the crontab configuration file using crontab -e.

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John J.

How can the configuration or activity of /usr/sbin/cron be checked on a Juniper device?

Activity related to /usr/sbin/cron can be tracked by monitoring system log messages. To display configuration related to /usr/sbin/cron, use the Junos CLI command show configuration | display set | match /usr/sbin/cron.

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