Automation and DevOps, Specialist (JNCIS-DevOps)
The Automation and DevOps Track track enables you to demonstrate competency in common scripting languages and tools for automating device and network functions. JNCIS-DevOps, the specialist-level certification in this track, is designed for networking professionals with intermediate knowledge of automation tools and best practices. The written exam verifies your understanding of the application of scripting tools such as PyEZ, Python, and Ansible to Junos devices and networks.
This track includes two certifications:
- JNCIA-DevOps: Automation and DevOps, Associate. For details, see JNCIA-DevOps.
- JNCIS-DevOps: Automation and DevOps, Specialist. For details, see the sections below.
Exams & Recommended Training
Recommended Training | Required Core Exam |
JAUT – Junos Platform Automation and DevOps | JNCIS-DevOps |
Prerequisite Certification
JNCIA-DevOps
Objective | Details |
Platform Automation Overview |
Identify concepts, general features, or functionality of Junos platform automation
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NETCONF/XML API |
Describe the concepts, benefits, or operation of automation access methods
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Data Serialization and Templating |
Describe the concepts, benefits, or operation of data serialization
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Python |
Describe Python tools for automating Junos
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Automation Frameworks |
Describe how to use Ansible for automating Junos
Describe how to use SALT for automating Junos
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Junos Automation Scripts |
Describe the concepts, benefits, or operation of automation scripts for Junos
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YANG/OpenConfig |
Identify the concepts, general features of Junos support for YANG models
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Recertification
Juniper certifications are valid for three years.