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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Juniper
Exam Format
90 min
65
Specialist
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass the current JNCIS-SP exam before expiration; Pass any higher-level Juniper certification exam (JNCIP or JNCIE); Complete approved continuing education credits
JN0-363 Exam Topics and Domains
JN0-363 is organized into 10 weighted domains. Expect to work with IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, and more.
1
Protocol-Independent Routing
10%
Protocol-Independent Routing Concepts
Static, Aggregate, and Generated RoutesMartian AddressesRouting Instances and RIB GroupsLoad BalancingFilter-Based Forwarding
- Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of various protocol-independent routing components
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot protocol-independent routing components
2
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
15%
OSPF Concepts and Operation
Link-State Database and LSAsOSPF Packet TypesRouter ID and NeighborsDesignated Router (DR) and Backup DROSPF Areas and Router Types
- Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of OSPF
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot OSPF
3
Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)
15%
IS-IS Concepts and Operation
Link-State DatabaseIS-IS Protocol Data Units (PDUs)Type, Length, Values (TLVs)Adjacencies and NeighborsLevels and AreasDesignated Intermediate System (DIS)Metrics
- Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of IS-IS
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot IS-IS
4
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
15%
BGP Concepts and Operation
BGP Basic OperationBGP Message TypesBGP AttributesRoute/Path Selection ProcessInternal and External BGP (IBGP and EBGP)
- Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of BGP
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot BGP
5
Layer 2 Bridging and VLANs
12%
Layer 2 Bridging Concepts
Service Provider Switching PlatformsBridging Elements and TerminologyFrame ProcessingVirtual SwitchesProvider Bridging (Q-in-Q Tunneling)
- Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of Layer 2 bridging for Junos OS
- Identify the concepts, benefits, or functionality of VLANs
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Layer 2 bridging or VLANs
VLAN Concepts
Port ModesVLAN TaggingIntegrated Routing and Bridging (IRB)
- Configure and troubleshoot VLANs
- Implement IRB for inter-VLAN routing
6
Spanning-Tree Protocols
8%
Spanning-Tree Protocol Concepts
STP VariantsPort Roles and StatesBridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs)Convergence and ReconvergenceSpanning-Tree Security
- Identify the concepts, benefits, operation, or functionality of Spanning Tree Protocol and its variants
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot STP and its variants
7
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
15%
MPLS Concepts and Operation
MPLS TerminologyMPLS Packet HeaderEnd-to-End Packet Flow and ForwardingLabels and Label Information BaseMPLS and Routing TablesRSVP-TELDPSegment Routing
- Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of MPLS
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot MPLS
8
IPv6
8%
IPv6 Concepts and Implementation
IPv4 versus IPv6Address Types, Notation, and FormatAddress ScopesAutoconfigurationIPv6 Tunneling
- Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of IPv6
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot IPv6
9
IP Tunnels
5%
IP Tunneling Concepts
Tunneling Applications and ConsiderationsGeneric Routing Encapsulation (GRE)
- Identify the concepts, requirements, or functionality of IP tunneling
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot IP tunnels
10
High Availability
7%
High Availability Concepts and Technologies
Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs) and MC-LAGsGraceful Restart (GR)Graceful Routing Engine Switchover (GRES)Nonstop Bridging (NSB)Nonstop Active Routing (NSR)Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)Unified In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
- Identify the concepts, benefits, applications, or requirements of high availability
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot high availability components
How do I earn this certification?
Passing JN0-363 earns the JNCIS-SP certification. It sits in the Service Provider Routing and Switching track.
Next Level Options
- JN0-664 - JNCIP-SPProfessional-level certification for advanced SP routing and switching
- JNCIE-SP Lab - JNCIE-SPExpert-level certification requiring hands-on lab exam
Alternative Paths
- JN0-349 - JNCIS-ENT Parallel specialist track for enterprise environments
- JN0-280 - JNCIA-DC Alternative track focusing on data center technologies
- JN0-281 - JNCIS-DCData center specialist certification with overlapping switching skills
- JN0-231 - JNCIA-SEC Complementary security skills for network engineers
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Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network professionals working in service provider environments and Engineers implementing Junos routing and switching.
Exam Code: JN0-104; Exam Name: JNCIA-Junos; Certification: Junos, Associate; Url: https://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/certification/tracks/junos/jncia-junos.html
- Beginner to intermediate knowledge of routing and switching implementations in Junos
- Understanding of networking fundamentals
- Familiarity with Junos OS CLI
- Basic configuration and troubleshooting skills