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JN0-481 Verified 2026 Edition

Data Center, Specialist (JNCIS-DC) Practice Test

JN0-481 earns Juniper's JNCIS-DC Data Center Specialist certification, building on JNCIA-DC for engineers who design and operate IP fabric data centers with Juniper's Apstra software. The practice test is built around EVPN-VXLAN fabric architectures, Apstra's design, build and deploy phases, blueprint operations, and multitenancy. It replaces the older JN0-480 exam and leads toward JNCIP-DC and JNCIE-DC.

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by Juniper

Exam Format

90 min
65 multiple-choice questions
Specialist

Registration

$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English

Validity

3 years
Pass the current JNCIS-DC exam (or higher on the Data Center track) within three years; Recertification through approved course attendance

JN0-481 Exam Topics and Domains

JN0-481 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Juniper Apstra 5.1, EVPN-VXLAN, Junos OS, Junos OS EVPN, and more.

1

Data Center Architectures (IP Fabrics, EVPN-VXLAN)

15%

IP Fabric concepts, operation, and functionality

IP fabric fundamentals

Describe the concepts, operation, or functionalities of an IP fabric

Ethernet VPN (EVPN)

EVPN constructs and route types

Identify the concepts, operation, or functionalities of Ethernet VPN (EVPN)

VXLAN

VXLAN control plane and encapsulation

Identify the concepts, operation, or functionalities of VXLAN

2

Juniper Apstra Architecture

14%

Apstra concepts and general features

Apstra components

Identify concepts and general features of Juniper Apstra

3

Apstra Design Phase

14%

Apstra design-phase components

Design-phase building blocks
  • Identify the concepts, operation, or functionalities of components in the Apstra design phase
  • Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot the various components in the Apstra design phase
4

Apstra Build and Deploy Phases

14%

Apstra build and deploy components

Build/deploy building blocks
  • Identify the concepts, operation, or functionalities 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
5

Blueprint Operations

15%

Managing and operating a deployed Apstra blueprint

Blueprint operations and lifecycle
  • 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
6

Data Center Multitenancy

14%

Multitenancy using Apstra

Multitenancy constructs
  • Identify the concepts, operation, or functionalities of multitenancy using Apstra
  • Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot multitenancy using Apstra
7

Intent-Based Analytics

14%

Apstra intent-based analytics

IBA components
  • Identify the concepts, benefits, applications, or requirements of using Apstra intent-based analytics
  • Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Apstra intent-based analytics

How do I earn this certification?

Passing JN0-481 earns the JNCIS-DC (Juniper Networks Certified Specialist, Data Center) certification. It sits in the Data Center track.

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JNCIS-DC Certification page (official exam objectives)Data Center, Specialist (JNCIS-DC) flyer (PDF)Data Center Automation Using Juniper Apstra (recommended training course)Juniper TechLibrary (product documentation)Juniper Learning Portal — Certification Program Home (Data Center)Juniper Networks Certification Program PoliciesPearson VUE — Juniper Networks exam scheduling

What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
  • ACTIVE
  • Last content update: 2025-06-16
  • Announcement date: 2025-04-24
Updates
  • Juniper Apstra 5.1 JN0-481 is aligned to Apstra 5.1; the intent-based automation workflow (design/build/deploy/blueprint ops/IBA) dominates the objective set.
  • Junos OS v24.4 EVPN-VXLAN and IP fabric behavior is tested against Junos v24.4.

Who should take this exam?

  • JNCIA-DC (Data Center, Associate)
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Common Questions

What is the JN0-481 exam?
JN0-481 is the current exam for Juniper's Data Center, Specialist (JNCIS-DC) certification. It is a specialist-level, 90-minute, 65-question multiple-choice exam delivered by Pearson VUE that validates your ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot modern data center fabrics using Juniper Apstra 5.1 and Junos v24.4.
Did JN0-481 replace JN0-480?
Yes. Juniper announced on April 24, 2025 that JN0-481 replaces JN0-480 for the JNCIS-DC certification. JN0-480 reached end of life (EOL) on June 15, 2025, and JN0-481 became the active exam on June 16, 2025.
What topics does JN0-481 cover?
The exam covers seven objective areas: Data Center Architectures (IP fabrics, EVPN-VXLAN), Juniper Apstra Architecture, the Apstra Design Phase, the Apstra Build and Deploy Phases, Blueprint Operations, Data Center Multitenancy, and Intent-Based Analytics. It is heavily focused on the Juniper Apstra intent-based networking workflow.
What are the prerequisites for JN0-481?
Juniper recommends holding the JNCIA-DC (Data Center, Associate) certification before attempting JNCIS-DC. There is no strictly enforced prerequisite, but intermediate knowledge of Juniper Apstra and data center technologies is expected.
How much does the JN0-481 exam cost and how long is it valid?
The JNCIS-DC (JN0-481) specialist exam costs 300 USD through Pearson VUE. The certification is valid for three years, after which you must recertify by passing the current exam (or a higher-level Data Center track exam) or through approved course attendance.
What is the retake policy if I fail JN0-481?
You can retake the exam at any time after your first failure. After a second (or subsequent) failure, you must wait 14 calendar days before retaking, beginning the day after your failed attempt.
What software versions does JN0-481 test?
JN0-481 is aligned to Juniper Apstra 5.1 and Junos v24.4. Much of the exam focuses on the Apstra intent-based data center automation workflow (design, build/deploy, blueprint operations, multitenancy, and intent-based analytics).

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