DATASHEET
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM
Service Overview
Juniper Networks Technical Certification
offers multi-tiered certification tracks
in all areas of competence with
Juniper Networks technology. Juniper
certification ensures and documents
thorough understanding of Internet and
security technologies, and configuration
and troubleshooting skills specific to
Juniper platforms. Separate tracks let
participants focus on the platform types
most pertinent to their job functions
and experience.
Service Description
Juniper Networks® Technical Certification offers more than recognition of exceptional
technical competence. Professional and Expert level technicians receive direct access
to Juniper Technical Assistance Center (JTAC) engineers on priority 1 and 2 cases for any
product covered by an active support contract. This privilege speeds case resolution by
combining onsite expertise with the capabilities and resources of senior JTAC engineers.
Organizations that hire and train Juniper-certified technicians position themselves
for rapid incident response and thorough resolution to maintain the highest levels of
availability and business value from their network infrastructure.
Introduction to Junos OS Track
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-JUNOS)
This Juniper Networks Junos® Operating System Associate exam is designed for
experienced networking professionals with beginner-intermediate knowledge of the Junos
operating system, networking fundamentals and basic internet routing. JNCIA-JUNOS
exam topics are based on the content of the Introduction to Junos OS, Junos OS Routing
Essentials, and Troubleshooting Junos OS Platforms instructor-led training course, as well
as the Networking Fundamentals eLearning course.
NOTE: The JNCIA-JUNOS is a required prerequisite for the JNCIS-SEC certification. The
following certifications are acceptable substitutes for the JNCIA-JUNOS requirement:
JNCIA-ER or JNCIA-M.
M Series and T Series Certification Track
Through a combination of written proficiency exams and hands-on configuration and
debugging exams, the Juniper Networks M Series Multiservice Edge Routers and T Series
Core Routers certification track allows successful candidates to demonstrate a thorough
understanding of Internet technology, M Series, T Series routers, and Junos OS.
JNCIA JNCIS JNCIP JNCIE
Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program
M Series and T Series Routers Track
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M SERIES AND ENTERPRISE ENTERPRISE
LEVEL E SERIES
T SERIES ROUTING SWITCHING
Expert (JNCIE) • •
Professional
(JNCIP)
• •
Specialist (JNCIS) • • • •
Associate (JNCIA) • • • •
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-M)
Designed for experienced networking professionals with
beginning to intermediate knowledge of the M Series and T
Series routers and of Junos OS, this written exam verifies your
basic understanding of Internet technology and related platform
configuration and troubleshooting skills. JNCIA-M exam topics are
based on the content of the Configuring Juniper Networks Routers
instructor-led training course. This exam is not a prerequisite for
the Specialist (JNCIS-M) exam.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-M)
The JNCIS-M is designed for networking professionals with
advanced knowledge of M Series and T Series routers and Junos
OS. The JNCIS-M exam tests for a wider and deeper level of
knowledge than does the JNCIA-M exam. Sources of questions
include the M Series, T Series, and Junos OS documentation sets,
on-the-job product experience, as well as the understanding
of Internet technologies and design principles considered to be
common knowledge at the Specialist level. Passing the JNCIS-M
exam is a prerequisite for attempting the JNCIP-M practical exam.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional
(JNCIP-M)
The one-day JNCIP-M exam is the first practical exam in the
M Series and T Series certification track. This test validates your
ability to configure and troubleshoot common routing scenarios.
Passing the JNCIP-M exam is a requirement for attempting the
expert-level practical exam (JNCIE-M).
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE-M)
Maintaining the industry standard for technical excellence
established by the Juniper Networks Technical Certification
Program, the JNCIE-M certification provides you the opportunity
to distinguish yourself among the elite of the networking
world. During the JNCIE-M exam, candidates will troubleshoot
preconfigured networks, and configure advanced networking
technologies and scenarios. The JNCIE is the highest level of
certification in the M Series and T Series track.
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UNIFIED
JUNOS FIREWALL/ SA SERIES WXC
IDP SERIES ACCESS
SECURITY VPN (SSL) SERIES
CONTROL
• •
• • • • •
E Series Certification Track
The Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program E Series
certification track allows successful candidates to demonstrate
a thorough understanding of Internet technology in general and
Juniper Networks E Series Broadband Services Routers
in particular.
JNCIA JNCIS JNCIP
Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program
E Series Routers Track
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-E)
Designed for experienced networking professionals with beginning
to intermediate knowledge of the E Series routers and Juniper
Networks Junose™ Software, this written exam verifies your
basic understanding of Internet technology and related platform
configuration and troubleshooting skills. JNCIA-E exam topics
are based on the content of the Introduction to Juniper Networks
Routers – E Series and E Series Broadband Remote Access Server
Configuration Basics instructor-led training courses. This exam is
not a prerequisite for the JNCIS-E exam.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-E)
The JNCIS-E is designed for networking professionals with
advanced knowledge of E Series routers and Junose Software.
Sources of question content include the E Series routers
documentation set and on-the-job product experience, as well as
the understanding of Internet technologies and design principles
considered to be common knowledge at the Specialist level.
Passing the JNCIS-E exam is a prerequisite for attempting the
JNCIP-E practical exam.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional
(JNCIP-E)
The JNCIP-E is a one-day practical exam designed to validate your
ability to successfully build an ISP consisting of multiple
E Series virtual routers. This certification confirms your practical
and theoretical knowledge of basic and advanced Internet
technologies as well as your ability to effectively apply that
knowledge in a hands-on environment.
Enterprise Routing Certification Track
The Enterprise Routing certification track has courseware and
certifications designed for experienced network professionals
with beginning to advanced knowledge of Juniper Networks
Enterprise Routing.
JNCIA JNCIS JNCIE
Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program
Enterprise Routing Track
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-ER)
The Enterprise Routing Associate exam is designed for
experienced networking professionals with beginner-intermediate
knowledge of Juniper Networks Junos OS-based routers and their
deployment in the enterprise. JNCIA-ER exam topics are based
on the content of the Operating Juniper Networks Routers in the
Enterprise instructor-led training course.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-ER)
The JNCIS-ER is designed for networking professionals with
advanced knowledge of, and experience with, Juniper Networks
Junos OS-based routers and their deployment in the enterprise.
The JNCIS-ER exam tests for a wider and deeper level of
knowledge than does the JNCIA-ER exam. Sources of question
content include all Enterprise Routing training courses, the Junos
OS documentation set, on-the-job product experience, as well
as Internet technologies and design principles considered to be
common knowledge at the Specialist level.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE-ER)
The JNCIE-ER is designed to validate the networking professionals’
ability to configure and troubleshoot the features of the Juniper
Networks J Series Services Routers. This includes the service
features such as IPsec, NAT, GRE in addition to the routing protocols
BGP, OSPF and RIP. The candidate will have expert knowledge of
the Junos OS CLI. Passing the JNCIS-ER exam is a requirement for
attempting the JNCIE-ER practical exam.
JNCIA
Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program
Enterprise Switching Track
Junos OS Security Track
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist
(JNCIS-SEC)
The JNCIS-SEC is designed for experienced networking
professionals with intermediate knowledge of the Juniper
Networks Junos OS security functionality. JNCIS-SEC exam topics
are based on the content of the Junos OS for Security Platforms
instructor-led training course.
NOTE: The JNCIA-JUNOS is a required prerequisite for the JNCIS-SEC
certification. The following certifications are acceptable substitutes
for the JNCIA-JUNOS requirement: JNCIA-ER or JNCIA-M.
Enterprise Switching Track
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-EX)
This certification is designed for experienced networking
professionals with beginning to intermediate knowledge of Juniper
Networks Junos OS-based switches and their deployment in the
enterprise. JNCIA-ES exam topics are based on the content of the
Operating Juniper Networks Switches in the Enterprise instructor-
led training course.
Firewall/VPN Certification Track
The firewall/VPN certification track is a two-tiered program that
allows candidates to demonstrate competence with Juniper
Networks firewall/VPN products and the ScreenOS® software.
JNCIA JNCIS
Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program
Security Track
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate
(JNCIA-FW)
Designed for experienced networking professionals with
beginning to intermediate knowledge of the Juniper firewall/
VPN products and the ScreenOS, this written exam verifies your
basic understanding of Internet and security technology and
related device configuration. JNCIA-FW exam topics are based on
the content of the Configuring Juniper Networks Firewall/IPsec
VPN Products instructor-led training course. This exam is not a
prerequisite for the JNCIS-FW certification.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist
(JNCIS-FW)
The JNCIS-FW is designed for networking professionals with
advanced knowledge of, and experience with, the Juniper
Networks firewall/VPN products and ScreenOS. The JNCIS-FW
exam tests for a wider and deeper level of knowledge than does
the JNCIA-FW exam. Sources of questions include all ScreenOS
training courses, the Firewall/VPN and ScreenOS documentation
set, on-the-job product experience, as well Internet technologies
and design principles considered to be common knowledge at the
Specialist level.
IDP Series Certification Track
The IDP Series certification track allows participants to demonstrate
competence with Juniper Networks IDP Series Intrusion Detection
and Prevention Appliances and their deployment.
JNCIA-IDP
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Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate
(JNCIA-IDP)
The JNCIA-IDP exam is designed for experienced networking
professionals with beginning to intermediate knowledge of the IDP
Series appliances and their deployment. JNCIA-IDP exam topics
are based on the content of the Implementing Intrusion Detection
& Prevention (IIDP) instructor-led training course.
SSL Certification Track
The JNTCP SSL certification track allows security professionals to
demonstrate competence with Juniper Networks SA Series SSL
VPN Appliances, which is based on the Instant Virtual Extranet
(IVE) platform, and their deployment.
JNCIA JNCIS
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate
(JNCIA-SSL)
The JNCIA-SSL exam is designed for experienced networking
professionals with beginning to intermediate knowledge of
the Juniper Networks SA Series SSL VPN Appliances and their
deployment. JNCIA-SSL exam topics are based on the content of
the Configuring Juniper Networks NetScreen 5000 Series Security
Systems instructor-led training course.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist
(JNCIS-SSL)
Designed for experienced networking professionals with
intermediate knowledge of the SA Series products and their
deployment. JNCIS-SSL exam topics are based on the content of
the Advanced Juniper Networks SA Series instructor-led training
course.
AC Certification Track
The AC certification track allows participants to demonstrate
competence with Juniper Networks Unified Access Control
products and their deployment.
JNCIA-AC
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-AC)
JNCIA-AC is designed for experienced networking professionals
with beginning to intermediate knowledge of the Juniper Networks
Unified Access Control products and their deployment. JNCIA-AC
exam topics are based on the content of the Configuring Unified
Access Control (CUAC) instructor-led training course.
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WXC Series Certification Track
The WXC Series certification track allows participants to
demonstrate competence with Juniper Networks WAN
acceleration platforms and their deployment.
JNCIA-WXC
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate
(JNCIA-WXC)
JNCIA-WXC is designed for experienced networking professionals
with beginning to intermediate knowledge of the Juniper Networks
WAN acceleration (Juniper Networks WXC Series Application
Acceleration Platforms) and WAN Acceleration Cache (Juniper
Networks WXC Series Application Acceleration Platforms)
platforms and their deployment. JNCIA-WXC exam topics are
based on the content of the Introduction to WAN Acceleration
Framework (IWX) instructor-led training course.
Juniper Networks Education Services
Juniper Networks Education Services and the technical
certification program help ensure that you have the knowledge
and skills to deploy and maintain cost-effective, high-performance
networks, demonstrate your technical expertise, and keep you
ahead of the technology curve. In addition to on-the-job product
experience, Juniper Networks training courses are the best method
for preparing to achieve technical certifications.
Juniper Networks Customer Services provides a comprehensive
and flexible portfolio of industry-leading technical support,
professional services, and education programs that help
customers transform the business of networking by maximizing
their network investments. The full range of service elements
within our three Customer Services families—Transition, Operation,
and Optimization—allows you not just to respond to market
factors, but also to anticipate them.
For more information about Juniper Networks Education Services,
please contact your account manager or visit www.juniper.net/
training.
Certification Exams
Written exams (JNCIA/JNCIS) are delivered worldwide
at Prometric testing centers. To register, visit Prometric’s
Web site at http://securereg3.prometric.com/ (or call
1-888-249-2567 in North America) to open an account and
register for an exam.
Practical exams (JNCIP/JNCIE) are delivered at select
Juniper Networks offices globally. To register, send an
e-mail to Juniper Networks at certification-testreg@
juniper.net. Write the desired exam code number in the
subject field and indicate which testing location and month
you prefer in the body of the message. Please include your
Prometric testing ID. You will be contacted by e-mail with
available dates at the requested testing location. For more
information, visit www.juniper.net/certification.
 PREREQUISITE
LEVEL EXAM CODE TYPE LENGTH LOCATION EXAM TOPICS
CERTIFICATION

Introduction to Junos OS Track

Junos OS Fundamentals, User Interface
Options, Initial Configuration and Network
Associate Interfaces, Secondary System Configuration,
Written 85 questions,
JN0-100 Prometric None Operational Monitoring and Maintenance,
JNCIA-JUNOS exam 90 minutes
Routing Fundamentals, Routing Policy and
Firewall Filters, Class of Service, Networking
Fundamentals.
M Series and T Series Track
System operation, configuration, and
Associate Written 60 questions, troubleshooting; routing protocols: BGP, OSPF,
JN0-201 Prometric None
(JNCIA-M) exam 90 minutes IS-IS, and RIP; protocol independent routing
properties, routing policy, MPLS, and multicast.
Advanced system operation, configuration,
Written and troubleshooting; routing protocols: BGP,
Specialist 75 questions,
JN0-303 Prometric None OSPF, and IS-IS; routing policy, MPLS, multicast,
(JNCIS-M) exam 90 minutes
router and network security, router and network
management, VPNs, CoS, and IPv6.
Advanced system operation, configuration, and
Practical Select Juniper
Professional troubleshooting; routing protocols: BGP, OSPF,
JPR-910 8 hours Networks JNCIS-M
(JNCIP-M) exam IS-IS, and RIP; routing protocol redistribution,
testing centers
routing policy.
Expert-level system operation, configuration, and
Practical Select Juniper troubleshooting; routing protocols: BGP, OSPF,
Expert
JPR-900 8 hours Networks JNCIP-M IS-IS, and RIP; routing protocol redistribution,
(JNCIE-M) exam testing centers routing policy, firewall filters, CoS, MPLS, VPNs,
IPv6, IPsec, and multicast.
E Series Platforms Track
System operation, configuration, and
Written troubleshooting, E Series virtual routers, BRAS,
Associate 60 questions,
JN0-120 Prometric None routed and bridged RFC 1483, PPP over ATM,
(JNCIA-E) exam 90 minutes
PPP over Ethernet, dynamic configuration mode,
L2TP, policy management.
Advanced system operation, configuration, and
Written troubleshooting, interface configuration; routing
Specialist 75 questions,
JN0-130 Prometric None protocols: RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP; MPLS,
(JNCIS-E) exam 90 minutes
BRAS; advanced topics including multicast, CoS,
advanced policy management, and security.
Advanced system operation, configuration, and
Practical Select Juniper troubleshooting, E Series virtual routers, BRAS,
Professional
JPR-920 8 hours Networks JNCIS-E L2TP, MPLS, VPNs, interface configuration;
(JNCIP-E) exam testing centers routing protocols: RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP;
policy management.
Enterprise Routing Track
Enterprise router overview, management, and
Associate Written 60 questions, architecture; user interface of enterprise routers,
JN0-342 Prometric None installation and initial configuration, monitor
(JNCIA-ER) exam 90 minutes and maintain J Series routers, routing protocols,
packet filtering.
Junos OS policy, BGP for enterprises, IGP
Specialist Written 75 questions, conversion, Layer 2 services, Layer 3 services
JN0-350 Prometric None overview, stateful firewall and NAT/PAT, IPsec
(JNCIS-ER) exam 90 minutes VPNs, class of service, branch office connectivity,
router management.
Select IGP Conversion, Layer 2 services, Layer 3 services
Expert Practical Juniper overview, stateful firewall and NAT/PAT, IPsec
JPR-940 8 hours
(JNCIE-ER) exam Networks VPNs, class of service, branch office connectivity,
testing centers router management.

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 PREREQUISITE
LEVEL EXAM CODE TYPE LENGTH LOCATION EXAM TOPICS
CERTIFICATION

Junos OS Security Track

Introduction to SRX Series, Zones, SCREEN
Specialist Written 75 questions, Options, Security Policies, NAT, IPSec VPNs,
JN0-331 Prometric None
(JNCIS-SEC) Exam 90 minutes HA Clustering, Intro to IDP Series, Firewall User
Authentication.

Enterprise Switching Track

Introduction to Juniper Networks enterprise

switches; user interface options; installation
and initial configuration; secondary system
Written 60 questions, configuration; operational monitoring and
Associate
JN0-400 Prometric None maintenance; virtual chassis interface support,
(JNCIA-EX) exam 90 minutes configuration, and monitoring; Ethernet switching
and VLANs; Spanning Tree Protocol; Inter-
VLAN routing; routing policy and firewall filters;
switching security; IP telephony services.

Firewall/VPN Track

Multilevel administration; routing, including dual-

Associate Written 60 questions, VR configuration; zone and policy configuration;
JN0-521 Prometric None
(JNCIA-FWV) exam 90 minutes address translation options; IPsec VPN
technology and implementation.

Device operations and packet flow; IPsec VPNs,

including PKI, hub-and-spoke, transparent mode,
Written dynamic, and overlapping address designs;
Specialist 75 questions,
JN0-531 Prometric None NSRP; troubleshooting of policy, routing, and
(JNCIS-FWV) exam 90 minutes
IPsec VPNs; traffic management; advanced
management configurations; VLANs and virtual
systems.

IDP Series Track

IDP Series concepts and overview, IDP Series

Associate Written 60 questions, architecture, ESP (Enterprise Security Profiler),
JN0-541 Prometric None
(JNCIA-IDP) exam 90 minutes logs and logging, policies, rules and rulebase,
reports, maintenance, and management.

SSL Track

IVE technology, sign-in pages and policy, user

Associate Written 60 questions, roles, authentication servers, realms and role
JN0-562 Prometric None
(JNCIA-SSL) exam 90 minutes mapping, resource policy, application support,
and logging and troubleshooting.

Authentication options, certificates, complex

Specialist Written 60 questions, policies, advanced client and server,
JN0-570 Prometric None administration, Juniper Endpoint Defense
(JNCIS-SSL) exam 90 minutes Initiative, Instant Virtual Systems, clustering, and
Secure Meeting.

Unified Access Control (UAC)

Associate Written 60 questions, UAC overview, access management framework,

JN0-140 Prometric None and endpoint defense.
(JNCIA-AC) exam 90 minutes

Application Acceleration Track

WXC Series Framework overview; installation,

configuration, operation and management,
Associate Written 60 questions, compression, route learning, QoS, packet flow
JN0-311 Prometric None
(JNCIA-WXC) exam 90 minutes acceleration, application flow acceleration,
monitoring and reporting, WXC Central
Management System, and troubleshooting.

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