Data Center, Specialist (JNCIS-DC)
The Data Center track enables you to demonstrate competence with data center technologies and related configuration and troubleshooting skills. JNCIS-DC, the Specialist-level certification in this track, is designed for data center networking professionals with intermediate knowledge of the Juniper Networks Apstra 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 JNCIA-DC.
- JNCIS-DC: Data Center, Specialist. For details, see the sections below.
- 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 |
APSTRA – Data Center Automation Using Juniper Apstra | JNCIS-DC, JNCIE-DC, JNCIP-DC |
Prerequisite Certification
JNCIA-DC
Objective | Details |
Data Center Architectures (IP Fabrics, EVPN-VXLAN) |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of an IP fabric
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of EVPN
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of VXLAN
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Juniper Apstra Architecture |
Identify concepts and general features of Juniper Apstra
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Apstra Design Phase |
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of components in the Apstra design phase
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot the various components in the Apstra design phase |
Apstra Build and Deploy Phases |
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of components in the Apstra build and deploy phases
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot the various components in the Apstra build and deploy phases |
Blueprint Operations |
Identify the concepts, benefits, applications, or requirements of managing and operating a deployed Apstra blueprint
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot a deployed Apstra blueprint |
Data Center Multitenancy |
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of multitenancy using Apstra
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot multitenancy using Apstra |
Intent-based Analytics |
Identify the concepts, benefits, applications, or requirements of using Apstra intent-based
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Apstra intent-based analytics |
Recertification
Juniper certifications are valid for three years.