Greetings and welcome to the world of Juniper Networks. This introductory section serves as a location to pass on to you some pertinent information concerning the Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program. In addition, you'll find information about how the book itself is laid out and what it contains. Finally, we'll review some technical information that you should already know before reading this book.
The Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program (JNTCP) consists of two platform-specific, multitiered tracks. Each exam track allows
The two JNTCP tracks focus on the M-series Routers & T-series Routing Platforms and the ERX Edge Routers, respectively. While some Juniper Networks customers and
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This book covers the M-series & T-series track. For information on the ERX Edge Routers certification track,
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The M-series Routers certification track consists of four tiers. They include the following:
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) The Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate, M-series, T-series Routers (JNCIA-M) certification does not have any prerequisites. It is administered at Prometric testing centers worldwide.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS) The Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist, M-series, T-series Routers (JNCIS-M) certification also does not have any prerequisites. Like the JNCIA-M, it is administered at Prometric testing centers worldwide.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP) The Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional, M-series, T-series Routers (JNCIP-M) certification requires that candidates first obtain the JNCIS-M certification. The hands-on exam is administered at Juniper Networks offices in select locations throughout the world.
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE) The Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert, M-series, T-series Routers (JNCIE-M) certification requires that candidates first obtain the JNCIP-M certification. The hands-on exam is administered at Juniper Networks offices in select locations throughout the world.
Figure I.1:
JNTCP M-series Routers & T-series Routing Platforms certification track
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The JNTCP M-series Routers & T-series Routing Platforms certification track covers the M-series and T-series routing platforms as well as the JUNOS software configuration skills required for both platforms. The lab exams are
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