Juniper Data Center Specialist (JNCIS-DC)
You can demonstrate knowledge of data centre technologies, as well as related configuration and troubleshooting abilities, by participating in the data centre track. For data centre networking workers with intermediate understanding of Juniper Networks Apstra software and data centre devices, there is the Specialist-level certification in this field known as JNCIS-DC. Your knowledge of data centre technologies, associated platform configuration, and troubleshooting abilities are validated by the written test.
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.
Exam Preparation
The materials listed below are ones we advise you use to get ready for your test. These tools aren’t necessary, though, and employing them doesn’t ensure exam success.
Recommended Training |
Exam Resources |
Additional Preparation |
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Juniper Learning Portal |
Exam Objectives
Here’s a high-level view of the skillset required to successfully complete the JNCIS-DC certification exam.
Exam Objective |
Description |
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 |