M-series and T-series Router Certification Overview
The Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program (JNTCP) for M-series and T-series platforms consists of both written and practical (hands-on) exams. At the Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) and Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS) levels, candidates demonstrate their understanding of Internet technology and Juniper Networks M-series and T-series platforms via multiple-choice exams administered at Prometric testing centers worldwide.
At the Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE) level, candidates are challenged to utilize their configuration and troubleshooting skills in a lab environment designed to simulate the development of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) network. The JNCIE is administered only by Juniper Networks at select locations globally.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA)
| Exam Information | Description |
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| This written exam verifies your basic understanding of Internet technology and Juniper Networks M-series and T-series platforms. The JNCIA is valid for two years. Re-certification is achieved by passing the current version of the JNCIA exam. Exam topics include: Operation, Configuration and Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and RIP, Protocol Independent Routing Properties, Routing Policy, MPLS, and Multicast |
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS)
| Exam Information | Description |
|---|---|
| This written exam verifies your essential understanding of Internet technology and Juniper Networks M-series and T-series platforms. Passing the JNCIS exam is a requirement for attempting the JNCIE practical exam. The JNCIS is valid for two years. Re-certification is achieved by passing the current version of the JNCIS exam. Exam topics include: Operation, Configuration and Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS, Routing Policy, MPLS, and Multicast Router and Network Security, Router and Network Management, VPNs, and IPv6 Note: In cases of identical topics in both the JNCIA and JNCIS exam, questions are of a more advanced nature on the JNCIS exam. |
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE)
| Exam Information | Description |
|---|---|
| This rigorous test requires candidates to demonstrate the expert skills expected of a highly proficient network professional. Candidates configure and troubleshoot multiple complex routing scenarios utilizing various Internet technologies, JUNOS software, and Juniper Networks M-series routers. There is a mandatory two-month waiting period between exam attempts. The JNCIE is valid for two years. Re-certification is achieved by passing the current version of the JNCIS exam. Exam topics include: Expert Level Operation, Configuration, and Troubleshooting skills, Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS and RIP, Routing Policy, Firewall Filters, CoS, MPLS, and Multicast |
