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Methodology for Transforming
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A structured approach for network architects, IT managers, project managers, and technical staff
as they transform their networks
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Cloud CPE Transformation Challenges.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Service Creation Advisory....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Cloud CPE Transformation Phases............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Assessment......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Assessment Phase Outcome............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Design.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Want to know more about Assessment Services?...................................................................................................................................... 5
Design Phase Outcome........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Deploy ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Infrastructure................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Outcome of Deploy Phase—Infrastructure ..............................................................................................................................................7
NFV and Automation................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Want to know more about NFV OSS Transformation Services?.............................................................................................................7
Solution Acceptance Testing................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Pilot Customer Deployment.................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Pilot Phase Outcome........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Migration Phase ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Knowledge Transfer......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Network Operations Guides (Optional)........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Want to know more about Juniper Cloud CPE Services and Support................................................................................................ 10
Project Management..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Change Management ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Juniper Networks Professional Services Offerings............................................................................................................................................. 10
Conclusion......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
For More Information.......................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Juniper Networks Cloud CPE Solution...............................................................................................................................................................11
Juniper Networks Professional Services...........................................................................................................................................................11
Juniper Networks Service and Support....................................................................................................................................................................11
About Juniper Networks.................................................................................................................................................................................................11
List of Figures
Figure 1: Customer life cycle.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2: Cloud CPE transformation methodology ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 3: Assessment activities and deliverables................................................................................................................................................. 5
Figure 4: Design activities and deliverables............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Figure 5: Deploy Infrastructure activities and deliverables................................................................................................................................7
Figure 6: Deploy NFV Management and Automation activities and deliverables................................................................................... 8
Figure 7: Solution Testing activities and deliverables......................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 8: Migration phase activities and deliverables......................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 9: Juniper Professional Services, Education Services and Support offerings............................................................................ 10
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Executive Summary
Technological advances in virtualization are leading to the creation of increasingly attractive applications in the form of
Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). A prime example of such a use case, which brings the benefits of virtualization
like agility, low cost, and automation to small and midsize enterprises (SME), is the virtualization of all common
customer premises equipment (CPE) functionalities like firewalling, Network Address Translation (NAT), unified threat
management (UTM) functions such as antivirus, antispam, Web filtering and content filtering, WAN optimization, and
load balancing, to name a few.
This has led to an industry-wide initiative by vendors and communication service providers (CSPs) to bring the capabilities
of Cloud CPE (or virtualized CPE) to the market. However, this shift to a virtualized network function (VNF) architecture
introduces complexities for CSPs as they transform their networks, services, operations model, and skillsets. Due to the many
moving parts of this transformation, a well-defined model is needed to help CSPs successfully evolve their physical CPE
services to a cloud-based CPE model using Juniper Networks® Professional Services and Cloud CPE solution.
This white paper is designed to give network architects, IT managers, project managers, and technical staff a structured
approach for transforming their networks. This paper will also describe what to demand from consultants with diverse
skillsets, project managers, and staff regarding the various aspects of the project.
Introduction
Juniper Networks Professional Services employs a well-defined and tested reference architecture for the cloud-based
CPE solution framework, leveraging products from the Juniper Networks Cloud CPE solution and integrating with
technology partners.
The Juniper Networks Cloud CPE solution includes key physical networking components (such as Juniper Networks MX
Series 3D Universal Edge Routers and QFX Series Switches for the underlay network and EX Series Ethernet Switches
for the management network); virtualized network functions (VNFs); an SDN controller (Contrail Cloud Platform);
virtual and physical network functions (the vSRX virtual firewall); and an NFV management and orchestration (MANO)
platform called Contrail Service Orchestration (CSO).
Cloud CPE Transformation Challenges
While the benefits of cloud-based functions seem obvious, the prospect of transformational change can be intimidating,
especially given the multitude of factors ranging from adopting new technologies to spanning organizational boundaries
and an evolving business model. The challenges of designing and deploying cloud-based services require diverse skill
sets typically not found among the network engineering, planning, or operations teams that design and manage existing
physical CPEs.
Some additional challenges shared by many CSPs include:
• Lack of software-defined networking (SDN) and NFV experience to lead the transformation
• Lack of SDN, NetOps, DevOps, and automation skills
• Lack of expertise to evaluate and execute the automation and integration of operations and business support
systems (OSS/BSS) with cloud-based services
• The isolation of departments organized into silos that lack sufficient synergies (NFV/SDN-based solutions require
skills sets that traditionally reside in different departments)
Juniper Networks is experienced in delivering innovative new solutions, while addressing customers’ technical challenges
and bridging any gaps in skills and expertise.
Juniper’s Cloud CPE solution is an open, standards-based solution, and Juniper Networks Professional Services leverages
its robust Cloud CPE Reference Architecture to guide service providers down a well-defined path for transforming their
CPE services, simplifying adoption, and shortening the learning curve.
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Cloud CPE Transformation Phases
Any methodology for network transformation should fit into a life cycle for the overall transformation project. Juniper
Networks takes a life-cycle approach when delivering services, comprising three high-level stages—Plan, Build, and
Operate—which, when combined with Project Management across all three life-cycle stages, ensures a smooth
transformation and a laser-sharp focus on the outcome of each phase.
Plan
Assess, design, and plan your
network and systems
Build
Operate
Deploy your new or upgraded
network and systems
Keep your network and systems
up and running
Customer Lifecycle
Figure 1: Customer life cycle
A robust Cloud CPE transformation methodology fits primarily in the Plan and Build stages of the network life cycle. The
Juniper Networks methodology described here is based on years of experience transforming and migrating networks
of all types for customers of all sizes. Specifics of the Cloud CPE services transformation methodology are the result
of applying the general principles to the specific needs of today’s CPE services evolution and best practices learned by
successfully transforming large service provider networks.
This transformation methodology is based on four distinct phases. The first two, part of the Plan stage, are “Assess” and
“Design” phases. The next two, part of the Build stage, are “Deploy” and “Migrate” phases. All four phases are supported
by an overall Project Management function, which must be customized based on constraints imposed against each
phase by elements such as anticipated benefits, costs, timing, and risk.
Plan
Build
Assess, design, and plan your
network and systems
Operate
Deploy your new or upgraded
network and systems
Keep your network and
systems up and running
Customer Lifecycle
Assess
Design
Deploy
Deploy
Infrastructure
Deploy NFV and
Automate
Migrate
Solution
Testing
Knowledge
Transfer
Transformation Phases
Project Management
Project Management Methodology
Figure 2: Cloud CPE transformation methodology
While the focus of this methodology is transformation, the Operate phase has been included to highlight the role
of knowledge transfer and skills development. The new set of technologies introduced into the network during the
transformation project may require training to close any skill gaps that exist within the respective engineering and
operations teams. This can be achieved through knowledge transfer workshops, which should be carefully planned
during the transformation process.
Assessment
The Assessment phase is a vital first step in the transformation
process, carried out at various levels through interviews with team
members, workshops, service and product catalogs, available services
and network documentation, and so on.
This phase discovers the status quo of the existing network
infrastructure, various CPE services, and the existing OSS/BSS tools
and platforms. This activity is also important for gathering business
requirements and defining the business and technical goals for the
transformed Cloud CPE solution architecture. This provides the right
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Service Creation Advisory
Juniper Networks also provides a Cloud
CPE Service Creation Advisory which helps
identify business services opportunities
that can be unlocked using cloud-based
CPE services.
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understanding of requirements, which are analyzed against the existing services and network infrastructure to generate
a set of logical steps and tasks required to deliver against the defined business requirements. These steps may be
external (i.e., vendor-driven Juniper Networks Professional Services or an integration partner) or internal (i.e., driven by
the customer).
The Assessment phase is needed to generate a structured roadmap for the following transformation phases, allowing
stakeholders to align activities and responsibilities while mitigating or minimizing risks.
Project Management
Assess
Assess
•
•
•
•
Business Requirement
Use Cases
Automation Requirements
Services Workflows
Design
Deliverables
• Service Creation Advisory
• Cloud CPE Assessment Report
• NFV OSS Assessment Report
Discover
• Existing Network Services
• Network and Data Center Layout
• Existing Automation, Provisioning Tools, etc.
Figure 3: Assessment activities and deliverables
Assessment Phase Outcome
Once this phase is completed, the gaps between the capabilities of current technology and the capabilities required
to achieve the business and technology goals should be clear. This phase should provide customers with a full
understanding of the options available and a recommended approach to help bridge identified gaps. Additionally, this
phase should identify potential areas of risk and offer recommendations for mitigating those risks, with the objective of:
• Defining the business requirements and objectives of the transformation
• Providing a detailed description of the use cases and services workflows
• Defining the existing network layout, CPE services, OSS/BSS tools, and applications
• Establishing specific automation and/or integration requirements
• Defining criteria for a successful transformation
• Handing over requirements for operations
• Identifying existing skill set and establishing the necessary
training and knowledge transfer requirements
Design
Once the Assessment has determined the existing CPE services,
network baseline, and detailed requirements, the Design phase can
commence. A successful transformation methodology demands the
solution design to be a cohesive effort across organizational silos
with diverse technical skills and functions, focusing on the overall
business and technical goals. A Juniper solution architect, with
expertise in all technological functions covered by the Cloud CPE
solution, can work across internal organizations to create a solution
that meets both technical and business goals, ultimately facilitating
the transformation. The design process can be simplified by breaking
down solution pieces that align with traditional organizational
functions, as shown in Table 1.
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Want to know more about
Assessment Services?
Juniper Networks Professional Services
proposes Cloud CPE Assessment and NFV
OSS Assessment services that can kickstart the transformation process, providing
a structured roadmap showing the path
ahead and highlighting key milestones and
dependencies. For more information on
this service, please contact your Juniper
account manager, services business
manager, or visit
www.juniper.net/us/en/products-services/
services/technical-services/plan/#tabassessment-&-design-services.
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Table 1: Organizational Functions and Components
Organization Department
Solution Component
Network Architecture/Engineering/Planning/ Operations or
Data Center Network Engineer/Planning/Operations or Security
Design/Planning
• Underlay network design including QFX Series TOR switches,
EX Series management switches, and MX Series SDN
gateways
• Interconnect with existing business VPN network
• NFV (e.g., vSRX) design for various CPE services
IT Department/NOC or OSS team
• Virtualization infrastructure including Contrail SDN
Controller, OpenStack, and Juniper Networks Junos® Space
(EMS)
• x86 servers
IT Department/Software Development/Systems
Development/NOC or OSS team
• MANO/NFVO platform including Contrail Service
Orchestration, Junos Space Services Director
• x86 servers
• OSS/BSS integration
This phase truly brings various teams with different skills together to design the end-to-end solution. Some of the
activities that will be carried out in this phase include:
• Creating the appropriate underlay network infrastructure and end-to-end CPE services design. This includes the
design that will interconnect cloud infrastructure to the service provider’s business VPN network.
• Creating the design and the various software components that form the virtualization infrastructure, including the
SDN controller and OpenStack.
• Detailing the various customizations required for the software components and defining automation use cases.
This produces the necessary input required for the automation and integration development efforts.
Project Management
Assess
Design Workshops
Design
• Underlay Network
• Contrail Cloud Platform Design (MANONFVO, VNF Manager, VIM)
• VNF Design and Services Design
• Automation/Integration Design
• Analytics and Monitoring
Deliverables
• Design Documents
• VNF Configuration Templates
Figure 4: Design activities and deliverables
Juniper solutions are based on open standards that allow integration of various solution components using standard
interfaces and APIs. For instance, the Juniper Cloud CPE solution and reference architecture, which involves various
Juniper products, relies on OpenStack integration, Ubuntu distribution, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) x86-based
servers. While it’s recommended that customers take advantage of Juniper’s tested reference architecture for seamless
transition to cloud-based CPE services, it’s possible that other alternate solution elements using supported standardsbased integration can be introduced for one or more solution functions into the transformation scope. In such a scenario,
Juniper Professional Services may deem it necessary to introduce Design and Solution Validation Testing, which will
establish key functionality and interoperability during the Design phase before proceeding with deployment.
Design Phase Outcome
During the Design phase, detailed documents will be created that cover the necessary design for the cloud platform,
underlay network infrastructure, and for connectivity to the business VPN network. Design and configuration templates
for various VNFs involved will be included in the design documents. Additionally, clear and detailed integration,
customization, and automation requirements will be defined; these will be the input for the Deploy phase later and
help with building a truly seamless solution. This will ensure the greatest possible efficiency and synergy during the
transformation in order to minimize interruption during new service integration, as well as coexistence with legacy CPE
services, as needed.
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Deploy
Infrastructure
The next step in the transformation methodology is to build the cloud infrastructure required to roll out the virtualized
NFV/CPE services. This includes the underlay network, and the virtualization and automation infrastructure, which need
to be aligned with the ETSI MANO (NFVO, VIM, VNF Manager, etc.) reference functional blocks.
For this phase, it is essential that the transformation team work closely with the operations staff and any other
transformation partners to put the hardware and software for the cloud infrastructure into production. All parties must
extensively monitor issues and risks at every step to ensure that the target cloud infrastructure is:
• Deployed as described in the Design Document
• Tested as specified in the Acceptance Test Plan
• Connected and integrated with the existing service provider IP/MPLS network
Once the deployment has been completed, the success of the implementation will be verified and the cloud
infrastructure will continue to be monitored as necessary.
Project Management
Deploy
Deploy
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
• Hardware Underlay – TOR, SDN Gateway
• Contrail Cloud Platform (MANO - NFVO,
VIM, VNF Manager)
• Integration with Existing MPLS Network
Deploy NFV and
Automate
Migrate
Solution
Testing
Deliverables
• Network Implementation Plan
(NIP)
Figure 5: Deploy Infrastructure activities and deliverables
Outcome of Deploy Phase—Infrastructure
The deliverables for this phase include the Network Implementation Plan, which includes all activities to implement
the necessary underlay network infrastructure and virtualization compute resources. Once this phase is complete, it is
expected that the required basic infrastructure, such as the underlay network and virtualization infrastructure in line with
ETSI NFV MANO reference architecture, be deployed. This enables various VNF images to be spun up and starts the
process of building actual use cases with the given VNFs to deliver the corresponding CPE functions.
NFV and Automation
This step builds on top of the Cloud CPE infrastructure deployed in an earlier step. Individual virtualized functions for
various CPE services are customized to suit the customer’s business use cases with related configuration templates.
Additionally, any custom development that is required to achieve the customer’s end goals is executed in this phase.
This could involve varying levels of integration with the Juniper Cloud CPE solution using one of the available APIs.
While Juniper Professional Services offers the necessary skill sets to
customize various elements of the Juniper Cloud CPE solution, the
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customer might still choose to develop certain elements in-house
(e.g., a self-care Web portal). Additionally, the customer might
OSS Transformation Services?
have existing third-party tools and applications that need to be
Juniper Networks Professional Services
integrated with the Juniper Cloud CPE solution and will need custom
proposes NFV OSS Transformation
development to achieve the same objectives. The Juniper Professional
methodology.
Services team provides the necessary liaison to such customerFor additional information on this service,
driven (or third-party) development for successful integration and
please contact your Juniper account
verification of a complete, end-to-end solution.
manager
Juniper Networks Professional Services also offers VNF Test and
www.juniper.net/us/en/products-services/
Validation services for third-party NFV products. The customer may
services.
choose to use these services to integrate other VNF functions into
the solution.
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Project Management
Deploy
Deploy
Infrastructure
Deploy NFV and
Automate
Customization
•
•
•
•
•
Migrate
MANO - configuration and customization
Onboarding and configuration of VNF services
Liaison/develop/test automation requirements
Integration with OSS/BSS
Third-party VNF validation – develop VNF
description
Solution
Testing
Deliverables
• Network Implementation Plan
(NIP) for VNFs
• Third-party VNF test plan and
report
Figure 6: Deploy NFV Management and Automation activities and deliverables
Finally, as various customized development efforts to automate and integrate the overall end-to-end solution take
shape, the project moves into the critical phase of testing and validating the end-to-end solution. All stakeholders are
required to participate in and test various individual elements and the overall solution during this phase.
Solution Acceptance Testing
Solution Acceptance testing is a critical checkpoint before launching the service for end users. This step is used to
verify that all components of the solution are individually deployed as per the design requirements. The individual test
plans will cover all aspects of underlay network infrastructure (i.e., TOR switches, MX Series SDN gateway routers, and
EX Series Ethernet Switches) and all software components (i.e., Contrail Controller, OpenStack components, Contrail
Service Orchestrator, Junos Space). There will also be comprehensive test plans that verify the end-to-end solution,
including various use cases. These also verify various integration tests and checks with OSS/BSS platforms, since these
tools are mandatory for operations teams to take ownership of the solution in production. Project Management
Deploy
Deploy
Infrastructure
Acceptance Testing
• Test and Verify Cloud CPE Hardware and
Software Solution Components
• Test and Verify Final Service End-to-End
Migrate
Deploy NFV and
Automate
Solution
Testing
Deliverables
• Network Hardware Acceptance
Test Plan
• Contrail Cloud Solution Software
Acceptance Plan
• Solution Acceptance Test Plan
Figure 7: Solution Testing activities and deliverables
Pilot Customer Deployment
In a transformational project which involves a multitude of technological and operational changes to existing services
and potentially introduces new services, it’s only prudent to roll these out in a controlled fashion with select customers.
This allows for a trial run of the new solution and deployed infrastructure while giving users and operations teams a
learning curve to adapt to new solutions and processes.
The pilot deployment should include a variety of end users covering each of the services offered by the new solution.
The pilot deployment should be executed with the support of the design and implementation team, and with agreed
upon monitoring criteria for a predefined observation period. The observation phase includes rigorous monitoring and
comprehensive checks covering all aspects of the solution, including:
• The undelay network, including TOR switches and SDN gateway routers
• The SDN controller and compute resources, as well as OSS/BSS integration
• VNF functionality and performance
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The verification also covers operational processes and tools such as:
• Verifying the end-user services life cycle covering onboarding of customers and customer sites
• Creation and destruction of network services
• Provisioning and decommissioning of services to customer sites
• Reporting and monitoring of the VNF instances
Pilot Phase Outcome
Upon the successful deployment of services for pilot end users, and following a stable observation period, the
operations team should be ready to deploy the solution at scale. The solution’s ability to achieve stated business and
technical goals should also have been validated.
Migration Phase
In many cases, service providers and enterprise customers that have invested in physical CPE devices already have
a significant installed base. It’s only reasonable then to assume that this investment will not be written off in favor
of virtualized CPE services overnight, but will be gradually phased out based on need for new functionality and cost
savings. Therefore, it’s presumed that the Migration phase will last a long time and will feature multiple approaches
where cloud-based virtualized functions and physical CPE functions are likely to coexist.
Project Management
Deploy
Deploy
Infrastructure
Deploy NFV and
Automate
Migration of End-User Sites
• New Sites
• Hybrid Sites
• Forklift Sites
Migrate
Solution
Testing
Deliverables
• Migration Plan
Figure 8: Migration phase activities and deliverables
CSPs need to understand CPE life cycle at an end-user premises and motivations for end users to phase out legacy CPE
devices, so that they can prepare for various migration scenarios that will most likely be applicable to their networks.
These migration or insertion scenarios for cloud-based CPE services are expected to be one or more of the following:
• New Sites: In this scenario, it’s assumed that the default choice for CPE functionality at all new sites where the end
user does not have a legacy physical CPE will be a cloud-based service.
• Hybrid Sites: This scenario applies to customers who have a physical CPE device performing one or more services.
However, when such a customer requires additional services, the default choice would be to enable new services
and functionality on a VNF instance in the cloud. Such a customer site would be classified as a “hybrid,” with some
functions running on physical CPE and new services in the cloud instance.
• Forklift Sites: This scenario describes customers who are ready to phase out their physical CPE devices and require full
replacement of existing physical CPE device functions, migrating all services to equivalent cloud-based NFV instances.
Knowledge Transfer
A comprehensive skill development and training plan is essential to a successful transformation, which is born out of
technological advancements. Internal skill development, training, and filling resource gaps should be started early in the
transformation process; it cannot be deemed complete without enabling the operations teams to effectively support
and optimize the solution. Proper training and knowledge transfer strengthens customer organizations, enabling them to
be self-sufficient and reap the benefits of the new solution and services architecture.
Network Operations Guides (Optional)
As part of operational reference guides, Juniper Professional Services can provide operations teams with customized
Network Operations Guides that cover the various processes and functions these teams routinely execute. Examples of
these types of documents include:
• Onboarding a New Customer
• Onboarding a New VNF Service
• Provisioning and Decommissioning an End-User Site
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Project Management
The process of implementing transformational change must be effectively planned, managed, and controlled to
minimize risk and ensure an effective, efficient transition. Project management best practices must include the
appropriate processes, controls, and procedures to ensure the successful execution and delivery of a transformation
project. As per normal project management practice, each phase will be closed off with a Phase Review process that
requires acceptance by all project stakeholders and sponsors.
The goal of project management is to ensure successful execution and delivery by managing the various roles and
documents using accepted project management best practices. With that in mind, Juniper has developed the Juniper
Project Management Methodology (JPMM) based on the standardized PMI and PRINCE2 project management
methodologies, utilizing best practices from both and incorporating additional internally developed processes.
Change Management
While all project management functions need to be executed with due diligence, the function of change management
deserves special attention for various reasons. In a transformation of such magnitude, it is possible to inaccurately define
the requirements at the outset due to various reasons or constantly
evolving business needs that introduce new requirements and
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variables. The project can also succumb to its own success; with agile
Juniper Cloud CPE Services and
development methodologies like DevOps, it’s possible to get carried
Support
away and introduce more features and functionalities to the project.
While the purpose of the transformation process is to serve the
business’ goals, it’s also necessary to control project changes via a
prudent Change Request process. Such a process will enable the
customer to evaluate the impact of any changes and understand the
implications to cost and schedules.
For more details on the services and
support offerings, check Optimizing Cloud
CPE with Juniper Services and Support.
Juniper Networks Professional Services Offerings
Below is a suite of Juniper Professional Services offerings which enable organizations that are embarking on a
transformation process to benefit from various cloud-based architectures like Juniper Networks Contrail and the Cloud
CPE solution.
Plan
Build
Operate
Cloud CPE Service
Creation Advisory
VNF Validation Testing
Juniper Care
Software Advantage
Cloud CPE Assessment
VNF Manager Development
Juniper Care Plus/
Optimum Care
NFV OSS Assessment
Customer Field Trial Service
Customer Focused
Technical Support
Cloud CPE
Architectural Design
Automation Assurance and
DevOps (Future)
Resident Engineer and
Consultant
Cloud CPE Planning and Deployment Services Package
Juniper Networks Education Services
(Cloud CPE Solution Workshop, Automation, SDN Fundamental, Design, Contrail, Junos Foundation, Junos Security)
Figure 9: Juniper Professional Services, Education Services and Support offerings
Conclusion
Technological advances in virtualization have led to an industry-wide initiative by vendors and communication service
providers (CSPs) to bring the capabilities of Cloud CPE (or virtualized CPE) to the market. Various benefits of a cloudbased CPE solution make it imperative that CSPs undertake this transformation in order to maintain a competitive
edge, reduce OpEx and CapEx, rapidly introduce new services, and enhance the end-user experience. However, with the
complexity and variety of challenges that need to be tackled during this journey, it’s important to leverage a structured
and proven approach guided by tailored services, project management methodology, and broad industry experience.
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Juniper Networks Professional Services provides extensive expertise along with a proven methodology to guide CSPs
at each step of this transformation journey. Juniper Professional Services and the Juniper Cloud CPE solution provide
the ideal combination, enabling CSPs to successfully transform their CPE offering as they achieve their business and
technical goals.
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Juniper Networks Cloud CPE Solution
Many providers that offer enterprise services today deploy dedicated physical customer premises equipment (CPE)
to meet subscriber needs. With Juniper’s solution for Cloud CPE, service providers can host these functions in their
distributed cloud utilizing NFV technologies to deliver a highly customized user experience at a lower cost. Our Cloud
CPE solution lays a foundation for upselling new revenue-generating applications.
Juniper’s Cloud CPE solution simplifies service creation, automates service delivery to improve the efficiency of your
operations, and increases your network’s revenue-generating capabilities, all at scale.
You can visit the Juniper Cloud CPE Solution webpage at: www.juniper.net/us/en/solutions/nfv/cloudcpe/.
Juniper Networks Professional Services
As leaders in networks and security, Juniper Networks Professional Services consultants and engineers are uniquely
qualified to assist service providers in designing, implementing, and optimizing virtualization solutions. Our team
appreciates the complexities and the subtleties inherent in large-scale internetwork design and can assist service
providers and enterprises, plus provide customized and integrated “turn-key” solutions.
Juniper Professional Services helps accelerate your network’s time to value and enhanced security, bringing revenue
generating capabilities online faster for bigger productivity gains, faster rollouts of new business models and ventures,
and higher levels of customer satisfaction. Your onsite staff will work closely with Juniper specialists, building operational
capabilities and reducing your exposure to IT risks. As a result of our previous experience involving hundreds of
customers around the world, Juniper Networks Professional Services is uniquely qualified to help you design, implement,
and optimize your network for confident operation and rapid returns on infrastructure investments. These professionals
understand today’s network and security demands and those that are just around the corner—for bandwidth efficiency,
best-in-class security, solid reliability, and cost-effective scaling.
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your high-performance network. Our services allow you to maximize operational efficiency while reducing cost and
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