Introduction
Welcome to the world of Juniper Networks. This Introduction serves
as a location to pass on to
you some pertinent information about the Juniper Networks Technical
Certification Program. In
addition, you’ll learn how the book itself is laid out and what it
contains. Also, we’ll review what
you should already know before you start reading this book.
Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program
The Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program (JNTCP)
consists of two platform-
specific, multitiered tracks. Each exam track allows participants
to demonstrate their compe-
tence with Juniper Networks technology through a combination of
written proficiency and
hands-on configuration exams. Successful candidates demonstrate a
thorough understanding of
Internet technology and Juniper Networks platform configuration and
troubleshooting skills.
The two JNTCP tracks focus on the M-series Routers and T-series
Routing Platforms and the
ERX Edge Routers, respectively. While some Juniper Networks
customers and partners work
with both platform families, it is most common to find individuals
working with only one or the
other platform. The two certification tracks allow candidates to
pursue specialized certifica-
tions, which focus on the platform type most pertinent to their job
functions and experience.
Candidates wishing to attain a certification on both platform
families are welcome to do so, but
they are required to pass the exams from each track for their
desired certification level.
This book covers the M-series and T-series track. For information
on the
ERX Edge Routers certification track, please visit the JNTCP
website at
www.juniper.net/certification.
M-series Routers and T-series Routing Platforms
The M-series routers certification track consists of four tiers:
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) The Juniper
Networks Certified
Internet Associate, M-series, T-series Routers (JNCIA-M)
certification does not have any pre-
requisites. It is administered at Prometric testing centers
worldwide.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS) The Juniper
Networks Certified
Internet Specialist, M-series, T-series Routers (JNCIS-M)
certification also does not have any
prerequisites. Like the JNCIA-M, it is administered at Prometric
testing centers worldwide.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP) The
Juniper Networks Certified
Internet Professional, M-series, T-series Routers (JNCIP-M)
certification requires that candi-
dates first obtain the JNCIS-M certification. The hands-on exam is
administered at Juniper Net
works offices in select locations throughout the world.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE) The Juniper
Networks Certified Inter-
net Expert, M-series, T-series Routers (JNCIE-M) certification
requires that candidates first
obtain the JNCIP-M certification. The hands-on exam is administered
at Juniper Networks
offices in select locations throughout the world.