How do I earn the Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Enterprise Routing and Switching

Prerequisites

JN0-104Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos)Optional
Foundational certification for all Juniper tracks
JN0-348Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist (JNCIS-ENT)Required
Must hold valid JNCIS-ENT certification to attempt JNCIP-ENT

Next Steps

JNCIE-ENTJuniper Networks Certified Expert Enterprise Routing and Switching Lab Exam

Current Level

JN0-649JNCIP-ENTProfessional

Alternative Paths

JN0-664Service Provider Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-SP)
JN0-637Security, Professional (JNCIP-SEC)
JN0-635Automation and DevOps, Professional (JNCIP-DevOps)
JN0-451Mist AI, Specialist (JNCIS-MistAI)

Career Progression

Typical Path

JNCIA-Junos (Associate) → JNCIS-ENT (Specialist) → JNCIP-ENT (Professional) → JNCIE-ENT (Expert)

Specialization Opportunities

Enterprise network architecture and design
Advanced routing and switching implementation
Multicast and QoS specialist
EVPN and data center networking
Network automation with Junos

Job Roles

Senior Network Engineer
Network Architect
Solutions Architect
Technical Consultant
Systems Engineer

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Pass the current JNCIP-ENT exam (JN0-649) before expirationPass any Expert-level exam (JNCIE) in any trackEarn required Continuing Education credits through Juniper Learning Portal

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Hands-on Labs

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What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

EVPN-VXLANEnhanced in recent Junos releases

EVPN is a key exam domain - stay current with implementation best practices

Released: Ongoing

BGP Add-PathStandard feature in modern Junos

BGP advanced features may include add-path for redundancy

Released: Available in Junos 21.2+

MSTP and VSTPMature implementations

Core switching topics - ensure solid understanding of differences

Released: Long-standing features

802.1X AuthenticationEnhanced with EAP-TLS and dynamic VLAN assignment

Layer 2 security is critical - understand RADIUS integration

Released: Ongoing enhancements

Industry Trends

HPE-Juniper integration creating unified networking portfolio
Increasing emphasis on network automation and programmability
EVPN-VXLAN becoming standard for enterprise data centers
AI-driven network operations supplementing traditional management
Multi-cloud connectivity requirements driving SD-WAN and overlay technologies
Zero Trust security models requiring enhanced authentication (802.1X)
WiFi 6/6E driving enterprise campus upgrades
Sustainability and energy efficiency (PoE++ for modern devices)

Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

Certification: JNCIS-ENT; Exam Code: JN0-348; Description: Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Enterprise Routing and Switching

Recommended Experience

Experience with Junos OS configuration and operation
Understanding of enterprise routing and switching technologies
Hands-on experience with Juniper EX and MX series devices
Knowledge of advanced routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS)
Familiarity with multicast technologies

Experience Level: Professional - 2-3 Years Of Hands-on Experience Recommended

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost	$400 USD
Testing Centers	Pearson VUE
Online Proctoring	Available

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For	3 years
Recertification	Pass the current JNCIP-ENT exam before expiration Pass any higher-level Juniper certification exam (JNCIE-ENT) Complete required Continuing Education credits through Juniper Learning Portal

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Exam Details

How do I earn the Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Career Progression

Typical Path

Specialization Opportunities

Job Roles

Certification Maintenance

How do I study for the JN0-649 Exam?

Practice the Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional with our Exam Simulator

Hands-on Labs

Learn more about this exam

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

Recommended Experience

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

How long is the certification valid?

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Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional

What's Included

Complete Exam Package

Multiple Exam Modes

Lifetime Updates

Money Back Guarantee

Exam Details

How do I earn the Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Career Progression

Typical Path

Specialization Opportunities

Job Roles

Certification Maintenance

How do I study for the JN0-649 Exam?

Practice the Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional with our Exam Simulator

Hands-on Labs

Learn more about this exam

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

Recommended Experience

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

How long is the certification valid?

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