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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Juniper
Exam Format
90 min
65
Approximately 60-70% (variable)%
Associate
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass any higher-level Juniper certification exam (JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE); Pass another JNCIA-level exam; Pass the current version of the JN0-1103 exam before expiration
JN0-1103 Exam Topics and Domains
JN0-1103 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with QFX Series, SRX Series, EX Series switches, Access layer switching, and more.
1
Understanding Customer Network Design Requirements
17%
Juniper Networks Life-cycle Service Approach
Initial design requirements identificationProposal boundaries and scope definition
- Provide an overview of network design needs and common business requirements
- Analyze and interpret common RFP requirements
- Scope a network design by gathering data and working with key stakeholders
- Identify boundaries and scope for the design proposal
Deployment Types
Greenfield deploymentsBrownfield deployments
- Differentiate between greenfield and brownfield deployments
- Identify design considerations for each deployment type
Capacity Planning
Network capacity requirements
- Determine capacity requirements for network designs
- Plan for future growth and scalability
Juniper Product Roles
RoutersSwitchesSecurity SolutionsWLAN SolutionsSoftware-Defined NetworkingNetwork Management Systems
- Describe key product groups related to campus, WAN, data center, and security architectures
- Identify appropriate Juniper products for different network roles
2
Understanding Securing the Network
17%
General Security Design and Considerations
Security design principlesFirewall policies and design
- Provide an overview of network security design principles
- Identify common vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
Data Center Security
Data center security architecture
- Design security for data center environments
- Implement micro-segmentation strategies
Campus WAN Security
Campus security designWAN security
- Design secure campus networks
- Implement WAN security solutions
Zero-Trust Models
Zero-trust architecture
- Understand zero-trust security models
- Design networks based on zero-trust principles
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
SASE architecturesSecure Web Gateway
- Understand SASE architecture and benefits
- Design cloud-delivered security solutions
3
Understanding Network Management and Reliability
17%
Business Continuity Design
High-resiliency patternsLink and device redundancy
- Design high-availability network architectures
- Implement redundancy for business continuity
Multihomed ESI LAGs
ESI LAG configuration
- Understand ESI LAG concepts
- Design multihomed connections using ESI
SRX Firewall Redundancy
Chassis cluster
- Design SRX firewall redundancy
- Configure chassis clustering
Virtual Chassis
Virtual Chassis technology
- Understand Virtual Chassis technology
- Design networks using Virtual Chassis
Campus Redundancy Practices
Campus network redundancy
- Design redundant campus networks
- Implement redundancy protocols
Network Automation
Automation benefitsJuniper automation productsAPIs
- Understand benefits of network automation
- Identify Juniper automation tools and APIs
Network Management Strategies
Management traffic separationConfiguration backups
- Design management network architectures
- Implement configuration backup strategies
4
Understanding Campus and Branch LAN Design
17%
Wired LAN Design Best Practices
Modular network architecturesVLAN and subnet design
- Design modular campus LAN architectures
- Implement VLAN and IP addressing schemes
Access Control
Network access control methods
- Design network access control solutions
- Implement authentication and authorization
EVPN-VXLAN Implementations
EVPN-VXLAN in campus
- Understand EVPN-VXLAN technology
- Design campus networks using EVPN-VXLAN
Oversubscription Ratios
Bandwidth oversubscription
- Calculate oversubscription ratios
- Design networks with appropriate bandwidth ratios
Wireless Design
Wireless design phasesRF modeling and AP coverage
- Design enterprise wireless networks
- Perform RF planning and AP placement
5
Campus and Branch WAN Design
16%
WAN Connectivity
WAN connection types
- Identify WAN connectivity options
- Design multi-transport WAN architectures
WAN Performance Optimization
WAN optimization techniques
- Design QoS for WAN links
- Implement WAN optimization strategies
VPN Design
Site-to-site VPN
- Design VPN topologies for WAN
- Implement secure site-to-site connectivity
High Availability for WAN
Active/active WAN designActive/passive WAN design
- Design high-availability WAN architectures
- Implement active/active and active/passive designs
SD-WAN Considerations
SD-WAN device typesIntersite connectivitySD-WAN path selection mechanisms
- Understand SD-WAN architecture and benefits
- Design SD-WAN solutions for enterprise networks
6
Understanding Data Center Network Design
16%
General Data Center Architectures
Data center design principles
- Understand data center design principles
- Identify key requirements for data center networks
Data Center Traffic Patterns
North-South vs East-West traffic
- Analyze data center traffic patterns
- Design networks based on traffic requirements
Virtual Chassis in Data Centers
VC for data center
- Design Virtual Chassis solutions for data centers
- Understand VC benefits in DC environments
IP Fabric-Based Designs
Spine-and-leaf topologiesUnderlay and overlay configurationsIP fabric with routing protocolsScaling IP fabrics
- Design spine-and-leaf data center fabrics
- Configure underlay and overlay networks
- Implement EVPN-VXLAN in data centers
- Scale IP fabric architectures
How do I earn this certification?
Passing JN0-1103 earns the JNCIA-Design certification. It sits in the Design track.
Next Level Options
- JN0-1301 - JNCDS-DC - Data Center Design Specialist
- JN0-1302 - JNCDS-SEC - Security Design Specialist
- JN0-1303 - JNCDS-SP - Service Provider Design Specialist
- JN0-1362 - JNCDS-WAN - WAN Design Specialist
Alternative Paths
- JN0-105 - JNCIA-JunosMany candidates pursue both design and implementation tracks
- JN0-347 - JNCIS-ENT - Enterprise Routing and Switching Implementation skills complement design knowledge
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Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for JN0-1103.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-03
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Networking professionals with beginner knowledge of network design and Network designers.
- Basic understanding of network design principles
- Familiarity with networking concepts (IP addressing, routing, switching)
- Basic knowledge of Juniper products (helpful but not required)