The Juniper Networks Certification Program (JNCP) Service Provider Routing and Switching track allows participants to demonstrate competence with Juniper Networks technology. Successful candidates demonstrate thorough understanding of networking technology in general and Juniper Networks service provider routing and switching platforms.
SERVICE PROVIDER ROUTING AND SWITCHING TRACK UPDATE
Effective September 30, 2011, the M Series and T Series Certification Track is completely retired. The replacement track is the Service Provider Routing and Switching Track on this Web page. Please note that once earned, a JNCIA-M, JNCIS-M, JNCIP-M or JNCIE-M credential is valid for a period of two years. When it’s time to recertify one of these credentials, you’ll need to recertify on the Service Provider Routing and Switching track. Please see the Recertification Table for details.
| Certification Credential | Prerequisite Certification |
|---|---|
| Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate-Junos (JNCIA-Junos) | None. This is the entry-level credential for the Junos Tracks. |
| Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-SP) | JNCIA-Junos
Acceptable substitutions: JNCIA-ER, JNCIS-ER, JNCIA-EX, JNCIA-M, and JNCIS-M |
| Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP-SP) | JNCIS-SP
Acceptable substitutions: JNCIS-M |
| Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE-SP) | JNCIP-SP
Acceptable substitutions: JNCIP-M |
Learn more about the Service Provider Track recommended study preparation resources.
| Test Level | Exam Information | Description |
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Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-SP)Exam RegistrationPractice Test |
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free practice exam. This practice exam can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START | Designed for experienced networking professionals with beginner to intermediate knowledge of routing and switching implementations in Junos, this written exam verifies the candidate's basic understanding of routing and switching technologies and related platform configuration and troubleshooting skills. JNCIS-SP exam topics are based on the content of the recommended instructor led training courses, as well as the additional resources. The JNCIS-SP certification is valid for two years. Recertification is achieved by passing the JN0-360 exam. Detailed Exam Objectives include:
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Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP-SP)Exam RegistrationPractice Test |
Practice Test: To assess your skill level and to identify gaps in your knowledge, take this free practice exam. This practice exam can be taken as many times as you like until you are comfortable with the material. START | Designed for experienced networking professionals with advanced knowledge of the Juniper Networks Junos OS, this written exam verifies the candidate's understanding of advanced routing technologies and related platform configuration and troubleshooting skills. JNCIP-SP exam topics are based on the content of the recommended instructor led training courses, as well as the additional resources. JNCIP-SP certification is valid for two years. Recertification is achieved by passing the JN0-660 exam. Detailed Exam Objectives include:
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Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE-SP)Exam Registration |
| At the pinnacle of the Service Provider Routing and Switching certification track is the 1-day JNCIE-SP Lab Exam. This exam is designed to validate the networking professionals’ ability to implement, troubleshoot and maintain Juniper Networks service provider networks. The 8-hour format of this exam requires that candidates build a service provider network consisting of multiple MX series routers. Successful candidates will perform system configuration on all devices, implement various protocols, policies and VPNs, HA capabilities, and Class of Services. The JNCIE-SP is valid for two years. Re-certification is achieved by passing the current version of the JNCIP-SP exam. Exam topics MAY include:
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