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Certification Introduction

JNCIP-SP stands for the Juniper Networks Certification Program (JNCP) Service Provider. It is part of Routing and Switching track and designed to evaluate participants skillfulness with Juniper Networks technology. Successful candidates are believed to be expert in understanding of networking technology in general and Juniper Networks service provider routing and switching platforms. Juniper exams are focused on standards. As the exam is designed for experienced networking professionals with advanced knowledge of the Juniper Networks Junos OS, Certification written exam ensures the candidate understands advanced routing technologies and related platform configuration and have outstanding troubleshooting skills. Along with having comprehensive understanding of syllabus, candidate must have a thorough understanding of routing and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). Hands on practice or experience are always recommended.

Being a leader in information technology industry, certification in juniper is the right step forward in career success. Juniper JNCIP products is considered a very important qualification, and the professionals certified by them are highly valued in all organizations.

Related Exams

This is the third and second last certification in Routing and Switching track. JNCIP-SP acts as a written prerequisite for Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE-SP) certification attempt, which is the final level in this track.

Certification Objectives

Juniper certification exams are more focused on standards as compared to vendor specific knowledge. Certification serve as a verification that candidate understands of advanced routing technology and related platform configuration. Although this certification is not lab based , but it tests the candidate ability of troubleshoot problem, hence isolating and troubleshooting the problem is key in clearing this exam.

A JNCIP-SP exam objective includes the following:

• Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol
• Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) routing protocol
• Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
• Class of Service (CoS)
• IP Multicast
• Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
• Layer 3 Virtual private networks (VPNs)
• Layer 2 Virtual private networks (VPNs)
• Automation

Candidate must be complete knowledge of technologies mentioned above along with extensive operations experience on juniper. Candidate is suppose of solve different real life problems related to juniper systems within a limited time, so a critical skill is to quickly identify the problem, finding it root cause and debugging it under time pressure, so candidate must have a good practice before appearing in the exam

This written exam evaluates in-depth knowledge on protocols and technologies as well as solid abilities on JUNOS Operating system and full command over the CLI. This certification is designed to evaluate and validates that candidates have a high level knowledge on protocols and JUNOS operations. In order to clear the exam, candidate must get fully familiarize with the Advanced Junos Service Provider Routing (AJSPR), Junos Class of Service (JCOS), Junos Multicast Routing (JMR),Junos MPLS and VPNs (JMV) . Candidate must be so fluent with Routing, multicast, CoS, MPLS and IPv6 that these should be on the his/her figure tips.

JNCIP Routing and Switching Exam

JNCIP Exam is 120 minutes long written exam. Exam code for JNCIP Routing and switching exam is JN0-660. Candidate is presented with 70 multiple choice questions. Candidate result in pass/fail status is immediately available after completion of exam. To keep up with latest technology and demands of industry juniper software are revised regularly. Currently juniper systems are on Junos Software Release 14.1. Certification exams are conducted worldwide in Prometric testing centers.

Certification Information

Re-certification

JNCIP-SP certification remains valid for two years. Recertification can be achieved by passing the JN0-660 exam.

Exam prerequisite

Candidate must have acquired certification for the following

• Juniper Networks Certified Associate - Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist - Service Provider (JNCIS-SP)

Skills and Benefits

Getting certified for Juniper Networks, is the verification that individual is not only expert in networking technologies but also have all the required working knowledge of Juniper products, that is required in candidate's role as a network professional. From industry point of view, JNCIP is roughly equivalent to a CCIE written examination. This certification promises distinction from peers and is just the beginning for career growth in the right direction.

What's next?

After completion of JNCIP-SP certification, candidate must go for the final level of this track i.e., Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE-SP).