VXLAN and MPLS are commonly used to encapsulate frames and provide Layer 2 reachability across an IP fabric. VXLAN enables L2 overlays over L3 infrastructure, while MPLS can also be used in L2VPN services to extend L2 connectivity across IP/MPLS networks.

A Secure Web Gateway (SWG) provides proxy services to inspect and filter web traffic and includes firewall capabilities to enforce security policies, block threats, and control access to internet resources.

In an EBGP-based IP fabric, each router is in a separate AS, so route reflection is unnecessary - each peer communicates directly. Also, since EBGP peers can form adjacencies using directly connected interfaces, an IGP is not required for underlay routing, simplifying the control plane.

To establish an accurate network baseline, it's essential to understand the expected application behavior and gather a comprehensive history of performance metrics over time. This helps identify deviations and troubleshoot issues effectively.

SD-WAN enhances network security by using encryption for WAN traffic, ensuring data confidentiality over public or hybrid networks. It also supports zero-touch provisioning, which simplifies deployment by automating device configuration without manual intervention.

MX Series routers are high-performance, scalable routers used in various roles such as data center interconnects, service provider backbones, and edge networks. They support advanced routing, MPLS, and security features, making them ideal for these critical infrastructure areas.

cSRX and vSRX are the virtualized versions of the Juniper SRX Series firewalls designed for deployment in virtual environments. The cSRX is containerized, while the vSRX is a VM-based firewall, both supporting advanced security services in cloud or virtualized data centers.

The REST API on Junos devices supports standard HTTP methods such as GET (to retrieve data) and DELETE (to remove configuration elements). However, it is not enabled by default, and HTTPS is typically required for secure communication.

Juniper’s SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution combines Juniper Secure Edge, which delivers cloud-based security services, and Mist AI-Driven SD-WAN, which provides secure, intelligent WAN connectivity. Together, they support secure, seamless access across distributed environments.

SD-WAN solutions can offer comparable security and privacy to traditional MPLS by using encryption and secure tunnels. They also support local breakout for Direct Internet Access (DIA) at remote sites, improving performance for cloud applications by avoiding backhaul to a central location.

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) provide key functions such as visibility into cloud application usage and compliance enforcement by monitoring, auditing, and applying policies to ensure adherence to security and regulatory standards.