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Resources - JNCIA-M Exam Objectives (Exam: JN0-201)

This list is intended to provide a general view of the skill set required to successfully complete the specified certification exam. Topics listed are subject to change.

Operation, Configuration, and Troubleshooting

  • Describe the function of the Routing Engine.
  • Describe the different Juniper ASICs and their functions.
  • Identify the packet flow through the Packet Forwarding Engine.
  • Define an exception packet.
  • Define the portions of the JUNOS software architecture - protected memory spaces; individual daemon process; JUNOS software operating locations.
  • Identify valid options for interface names and protocol families within the JUNOS software.
  • Identify options for manipulating "saved" configuration files - rollback; load; file locations.
  • Describe the boot devices available to a Juniper Networks router.
  • Identify the steps involved in the JUNOS software boot sequence.
  • Describe the functions of CLI commands used to monitor interfaces.

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Protocol Independent Routing Properties

  • Describe configuration options for static and aggregate routes.
  • Identify the default routing tables and preference values.
  • Describe the options available for load-balancing.

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Routing Policy

  • Describe JUNOS software routing policy design considerations - import; export; terms; match criteria; actions; default actions; policy evaluation.
  • List the main reasons to create and apply policies.
  • Define the locations within a BGP configuration where a policy may be applied.
  • Identify the components of a route-filter and the various match types.
  • Evaluate the outcome of a policy.

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Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

  • Describe the basic characteristics of the RIP protocol.
  • Describe the enhancements included in the RIPv2 specification.
  • Define the message types used in RIP.
  • List the steps required to advertise routes into a RIP network.

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Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

  • Define the functions of OSPF packet types.
  • Define the functions of OSPF area types.
  • Define the functions of OSPF router types.
  • Identify the steps required to form an OSPF adjacency.
  • Identify the election criteria for an OSPF DR.
  • Describe the functions of the DR and BDR.
  • Identify CLI commands used to monitor and troubleshoot an OSPF network.

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Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)

  • Define the functions of IS-IS PDUs.
  • Describe ISO network addressing as it applies to IS-IS.
  • Describe characteristics of IS-IS adjacencies.
  • Describe the election of the Designated Intermediate System.
  • Describe the steps required to configure IS-IS.
  • Identify CLI commands used to monitor and troubleshoot an IS-IS network.

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Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

  • Define the basic operation and functionality of BGP.
  • Describe the different BGP neighbor states.
  • Define the functions of BGP packet types.
  • Define the functions of BGP attributes.
  • Identify the steps of the BGP Route Selection Algorithm.
  • Describe the default action for BGP route advertisements to EBGP and IBGP peers.
  • Describe the steps required to configure BGP.
  • Identify CLI commands used to monitor and troubleshoot an IS-IS network.

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Multicast

  • Identify the differences between the operation of a dense-mode and a sparse-mode protocol.
  • Define the reverse path forwarding (RPF) process and explain its importance.
  • Describe the operation of the IGMP protocol.
  • Describe the operation of the PIM protocol.
  • Describe PIM-SM RP options - Static; Auto-RP; Bootstrap Router.

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Firewall Filters

  • Describe Firewall Filter concepts - input; output; match conditions; actions; action modifiers; syntax.
  • Identify the differences between a transit filter and a Routing Engine filter.
  • Identify CLI commands used to monitor and troubleshoot filter operation.

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Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)

  • Define the functions of MPLS terms - LSP; LSR; ingress; transit; penultimate; egress.
  • Describe the differences between a static and a signaled LSP.
  • Define the functions of RSVP attributes.
  • Describe the relationship between BGP and MPLS.
  • Compare the differences between a strict and a loose ERO.

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