Data Center, Associate (JNCIA-DC)
The Data Center track enables you to demonstrate competence with data center technologies and related configuration and troubleshooting skills. JNCIA-DC, the associate-level certification in this track, is designed for data center networking professionals with introductory-level knowledge of the Juniper Networks Junos software and data center devices. The written exam verifies your understanding of data center technologies, related platform configuration, and troubleshooting skills.
This track includes four certifications:
JNCIA-DC: Data Center, Associate. For details, see the sections below.
JNCIS-DC: Data Center, Specialist. For details, see JNCIS-DC.
JNCIP-DC: Data Center, Professional. For details, see JNCIP-DC.
JNCIE-DC: Data Center, Expert. For details, see JNCIE-DC.
Exams & Recommended Training
Recommended Training | Required Core Exam |
IJDC – Introduction to Juniper Data Center Networking | JNCIA-DC |
Objective | Details |
Data Center Architectures | Identify concepts and general features of Data Center architectures
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Layer 2 Switching, VLANs and Security |
Identify the concepts, benefits, or functionality of Layer 2 Security
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Layer 2 switching, VLANs, or security
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Protocol-Independent Routing |
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of various protocol-independent routing components
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot various protocol-independent routing components
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Data Center Routing Protocols BGP/OSPF |
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of OSPF
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot OSPF
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of BGP
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot BGP
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High Availability (HA) |
Identify the concepts, benefits, applications, or requirements of high availability
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot high availability components
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Recertification
Juniper certifications are valid for three years.