SUMMARY:
Juniper provides this document as a means to help customers and Juniper manufacturing select a Junos software version that aligns with their deployment needs. The releases listed below have performed well for the general population, but note that due to the uniqueness of our customer network deployments to include areas such as design, traffic patterns/flows, and specific usage of features and functionality, Juniper recommends that all customers A) read the associated Release Notes to understand how features, functionality, fixes, and any known outstanding issues may apply to your specific network and applications, and B) test and certify the suggested code version(s) to ensure they will perform as expected in your network.
This article applies to the following devices:
- EX Series
- M, T, and MX Series
- ACX Series
- NFX Series
- QFX Series
- SRX Series
For other Junos devices, refer to the Release Notes and the Alerts column on the Download Software pages.
Notes:
- The software versions included in this article are selected by utilizing input from Juniper Engineering, customers, and analysis of field usage data.
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- Juniper Networks offers optional fee-based services to further aide customers in selecting and testing software releases. If interested in more information, please contact your Juniper Sales Representative to discuss offering details and pricing.
SYMPTOMS:
For use by customers and Juniper manufacturing planning an upgrade or initial installation.
Exceptions for evaluating these suggested software versions include:
A Juniper Engineer has recommended that a customer use a specific version of Junos software that is different from what is listed here in this article.
You require specific features (Feature Explorer) that are available only in another version of Junos software. In that case, be sure to download the latest maintenance release.
Your currently installed version of Junos is meeting your requirements as is.
- If you use NSM, refer to the NSM & Junos Compatibility Matrix to make sure the suggested Junos software version can be managed by NSM.
To see the list of End of Engineering (EOE) and EOS (End of Support) dates for specific Junos versions, please go to the Junos Dates & Milestones page: https://support.juniper.net/support/eol/software/junos/
To see features supported per specific Junos versions, please go the Juniper Pathfinder page and navigate to "Feature Explorer": https://apps.juniper.net/home/
SOLUTION:
To download Junos Software, go to the Software Download site and find your product.
Suggested Junos Software Versions for your consideration and evaluation are listed in the tables below.
