- Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
- Junos Security Track
- Enterprise Routing and Switching Track
- Service Provider Routing and Switching Track
- Junos Pulse Access Control Track
- Junos Pulse Secure Access Track
- E Series Track
- Firewall/VPN Track
- QFabric Track
- Intrusion Detection & Prevention Track
- Wireless LAN Track
- WX Track
- Reading list
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The resources listed on this page are recommended, but do not guarantee passing scores on JNCP exams. Success depends on each candidate's motivation, experience, and dedication. Candidates may find additional resources not listed on this page helpful as well.
Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Junos
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Associate (JNCIA-Junos)
- Prerequisite Cert: None
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-101)
- Training:
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Fast Track Self-study Guide:
- Day One Guides:
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Books:
- Junos OS for Dummies
- Reading list (below), as needed
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free Practice Test. This Practice Test can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START
Junos Security Certification Track
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Specialist (JNCIS-SEC)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIA-Junos
- Acceptable substitutions: JNCIA-ER, JNCIS-ER, JNCIA-EX, JNCIA-M or JNCIS-M
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-332)
- Training:
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Fast Track Self-study Guide:
- Day One Guides:
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Books:
- Reading list (below), as needed
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIA-Junos
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free Practice Test. This Practice Test can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START
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Professional (JNCIP-SEC)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIS-SEC
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-632)
- Training:
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Day One Guides:
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Books:
- Reading list (below), as needed
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free Practice Test. This Practice Test can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START
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Expert (JNCIE-SEC)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIP-SEC
- Objectives (Exam: JPR-932)
- Training: As listed above, and additional as individually required
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Workbooks:
- Day One Guides:
- As listed above
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Books:
- Reading list (below), as needed
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Enterprise Routing and Switching Certification Track
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Specialist (JNCIS-ENT)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIA-Junos
- Acceptable substitutions: JNCIA-ER, JNCIS-ER, JNCIA-EX, JNCIA-M or JNCIS-M
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-343)
- Training:
- Software Documentation
- Software Documentation (EX Series)
- Supplemental Resources
- Fast Track Self-study Guide:
- Day One Guides:
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Books:
- Reading list (below), as needed
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIA-Junos
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free Practice Test. This Practice Test can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START
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Professional (JNCIP-ENT)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIS-ENT
- Acceptable substitution: JNCIS-ER
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-643)
- Training:
- Software Documentation
- Software Documentation (EX Series)
- Supplemental Resources
- Day One Guides:
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Books:
- Reading list (below), as needed
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIS-ENT
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free Practice Test. This Practice Test can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START
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Expert (JNCIE-ENT)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIP-ENT
- Objectives (Exam: JPR-943)
- Training: Above, and additional as individually required
- Bootcamp: JNCIE ENT Bootcamp
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Workbooks:
- Day One Guides:
- As listed above
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Books:
- Reading list (below), as needed
Service Provider Routing and Switching Track
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Specialist (JNCIS-SP)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIA-Junos
- Acceptable substitutions: JNCIA-ER, JNCIS-ER, JNCIA-EX, JNCIA-M or JNCIS-M
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-360)
- Training:
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Day One Guides:
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Books:
- Reading list (below), as needed
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIA-Junos
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free Practice Test. This Practice Test can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START
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Professional (JNCIP-SP)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIS-SP
- Acceptable substitions: JNCIS-M
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-660)
- Training:
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Day One Guides:
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Books:
- Reading list (below), as needed
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIS-SP
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free Practice Test. This Practice Test can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START
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Expert (JNCIE-SP)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIP-SP
- Objectives (Exam: JPR-960)
- Training: Above, and additional as individually required
- Bootcamp: JNCIE SP Bootcamp
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Workbooks:
- Day One Guides:
- As listed above
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Books:
- Reading list (below), as needed
Junos Pulse Access Control Track
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Specialist (JNCIS-AC)
- Prerequisite Cert: None
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-314)
- Training: Junos Pulse Access Control (JPAC)
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Software Documentation [
5.11 MB ]
- Practice Test
Junos Pulse Secure Access Track
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Specialist (JNCIS-SA)
- Prerequisite Cert: None
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-355)
- Training: Junos Pulse Secure Access (JPSA)
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Books:
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Juniper Networks Secure Access SSL VPN Configuration Guide
Note: This book supports an older version of this product. Although it does not directly support this exam, it remains a valid resource where topics overlap.
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Juniper Networks Secure Access SSL VPN Configuration Guide
- Books:
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free Practice Test. This Practice Test can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START
E Series Certification Track
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Associate (JNCIA-E)
- Prerequisite Cert: none
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-120)
- Training:
- Software Documentation
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Specialist (JNCIS-E)
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Professional (JNCIP-E)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIS-E
- Objectives (Exam: JNCIP-E)
- Above, and additional as individually required
- Software Documentation
Firewall/VPN Certification Track
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Associate (JNCIA-FWV)
- Prerequisite Cert: none
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-522)
- Training: Configuring Juniper Networks Firewall/IPSec VPN Products (CJFV)
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Books:
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Specialist (JNCIS-FWV)
- Prerequisite Cert: none
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-532)
- Training:
- Software Documentation
- Supplemental Resources
- Books:
QFabric Track
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Specialist (JNCIS-QF)
- Prerequisite Cert: JNCIS-ENT
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-370)
- Training:
- Configuring and Monitoring QFabric Systems (CMQS)
- Troubleshooting QFabric Systems (TQS) (available Nov 2012)
- Software Documentation
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free Practice Test. This Practice Test can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START
Intrusion Detection & Prevention Track
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Associate (JNCIA-IDP)
- Prerequisite Cert: none
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-541)
- Training: Implementing Intrusion Detection and Prevention Products (IIDP)
- Software Documentation
Wireless Lan Track
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Specialist (JNCIS-WLAN)
- Prerequisite Cert: None
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-380)
- Training:
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Software Documentation [ 23.29 MB ]
- Supplemental Resources
- Day One Guides:
- Learning Bytes:
- Various; see list below
- Practice Test (availability TBD)
WX Certification Track
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Associate (JNCIA-WX)
- Prerequisite Cert: none
- Objectives (Exam: JN0-311)
- Training: Operating Juniper Networks WX Application Acceleration Platforms (OJWX)
- Software Documentation
Reading list
Junos Security
Enterprise Routing & Switching
NOTE: These study guides were not written specifically in support of the current JNCIx-ENT exams; however, they remain valid resources where topics overlap current exams.
Service Provider Routing & Switching
Legacy Study Guides
NOTE: These study guides were written to support exams that are no longer part of the Juniper Networks Certification Program. Although they do not directly support current JNCP exams, these guides remain valid resources where topics overlap current exams.
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JNCIA-M Study Guide [ 6.01 MB ]
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JNCIS-M Study Guide [ 8.23 MB ]
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JNCIP-M Study Guide [ 2.76 MB ]
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JNCIE-M Study Guide [ 2.70 MB ]
Day One Guides
Day one books provide straightforward explanations, step-by-step instructions, handy shortcuts and tips on a variety of Junos-related topics. They are available in PDF format (free), in print from Amazon or Vervante, or eBook formats for various devices.
Current guides include:
Junos Fundamentals
- This Week: Hardening Junos Devices
- Configuring Junos Policies and Firewall Filters
- Deploying Basic QoS
- Junos Tips, Techniques, and Templates 2011
- Securing the Routing Engine on M, MX, and T Series
- Exploring the Junos CLI
- Configuring Junos Basics
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Junos Automation
- This Week: Junos Automation Reference for SLAX 1.0
- This Week: Mastering Junos Automation
- This Week: Applying Junos Automation
- Navigating The Junos XML Hierarchy
Junos Dynamic Services
- Deploying SRX Series Services Gateways
- Configuring SRX Series with J-Web
Junos Fabric And Switching Technologies
- Configuring EX Series Ethernet Switches
Junos Networking Technologies
- Scaling Beyond a Single Juniper SRX in the Data Center
- Advanced OSPF in the Enterprise
- Dynamic Subscriber Management
- This Week: Deploying BGP Multicast VPNs, 2nd Edition
- This Week: Deploying MPLS
- Advanced IPv6 Configuration
- Exploring IPv6
- Migrating EIGRP to OSPF
Juniper Validated Solutions
- Integrated Content Delivery Handbook
Juniper Wireless
- Deploying a Secure Wireless LAN
Full details on Day One books can be found at http://www.juniper.net/us/en/community/junos/training-certification/day-one/.
Learning Bytes
Juniper Learning Bytes are short and concise tips and instructions that provide quick answers, clarity, and insight into specific features and functions of Juniper technologies. Designed for immediate impact and taught by subject-matter experts, these bytes will assist you in becoming more proficient in managing your network of Juniper hardware and software.
Topics include:
- Junos CLI shortcuts
- Configuration tips
- Interface naming
- Class of Service
- OSPF
- BGP
- IPv6
- SRX clustering
- Wireless LAN (RingMaster)
- Voice over IP
- MPLS
- Bridging
For a full list of Learning Bytes, see http://www.juniper.net/learningbytes
O’Reilly/Juniper Library
The Juniper Networks Technical Library is a partnership with O’Reilly Media to jointly write, produce and publish a series of networking books that focus on Juniper and Juniper Networks networking products and solutions. Written by Juniper engineers, the books are for developers, administrators, certification students, and users seeking in-depth knowledge on managing high-performance networks.
Titles include:
- Juniper MX Series: A Comprehensive Guide to Trio Technologies on the MX
- Junos Enterprise Routing, 2nd Edition
- Junos Security: A Guide to Junos for the SRX Services Gateways & Security Certification
- Junos High Availability: Best Practices for High Network Uptime
- Junos Enterprise Switching: A Practical Guide to Junos Switches and Certification
- Junos Cookbook
Full details on O’Reilly/Juniper offerings can be found at http://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/jnbooks/oreilly-juniper-library/.
General, Routing Protocols and TCP/IP
- The Complete IS-IS Routing Protocol
- BGP v4 Interdomain Routing in the Internet
- Internet Routing Architectures 2nd Edition,
- Routing TCP/IP Volume 1
- Interconnections 2nd Edition
- OSPF: Anatomy of an Internet Routing Protocol
- Interdomain Multicast Routing
- Internetworking with TCP/IP, Volume 1
- TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1
- MPLS-Enabled Applications: Emerging Developments and New Technologies, 3rd Edition
- QOS-Enabled Networks: Tools and Foundations
