Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist (JNCIS-ENT)
This track enables you to demonstrate competence with networking technology in general and Juniper Networks enterprise routing and switching platforms. JNCIS-ENT, the specialist-level certification in this track, is designed for experienced networking professionals with beginner to intermediate knowledge of routing and switching implementations in Junos. The written exam verifies your basic understanding of routing and switching technologies and related platform configuration and troubleshooting skills.
This track includes four certifications:
- JNCIA-Junos: Junos, Associate. For details, see JNCIA-Junos.
- JNCIS-ENT: Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist. For details, see the sections below.
- JNCIP-ENT: Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional. For details, see JNCIP-ENT.
- JNCIE-ENT: Enterprise Routing and Switching, Expert. For details, see JNCIE-ENT.
Exams & Recommended Training
Recommended Training | Required Core Exam |
JIR – Junos Intermediate Routing | JNCIS-ENT,JNCIS-SP |
JEX – Junos Enterprise Switching | JNCIS-ENT |
Prerequisite Certification
JNCIA-Junos
Objective | Details |
Layer 2 Switching or VLANs |
Identify the concepts, operations, or functionalities of Layer 2 switching for the Junos OS:
Describe the concepts, benefits, or functionalities of VLANs:
Demonstrate knowledge how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Layer 2 switching or VLANs:
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Spanning Tree |
Describe the concepts, benefits, operations, or functionalities of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP):
Demonstrate knowledge how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Spanning Tree:
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Layer 2 Security |
Identify the concepts, benefits, or operations of various Layer 2 protection or security features:
Identify the concepts, benefits, or operations of Layer 2 firewall filters:
Demonstrate knowledge how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Layer 2 security:
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Protocol Independent Routing |
Identify the concepts, operations, or functionalities of various protocol-independent routing components:
Demonstrate knowledge how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot various protocol-independent routing components:
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OSPF |
Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of OSPF:
Demonstrate knowledge how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot OSPF:
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IS-IS |
Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of IS-IS:
Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot IS-IS:
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BGP |
Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of BGP:
Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot BGP:
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Tunnels |
Identify the concepts, requirements, or functionalities of IP tunneling:
Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot IP tunnels:
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High Availability |
Identify the concepts, benefits, applications, or requirements for high availability in a Junos OS environment:
Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot high availability components:
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Recertification
Juniper certifications are valid for three years.