Introduction

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.

Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program

The Juniper Networks Technical Certification Program (JNTCP) consists of two platform-specific, multitiered tracks. Each exam track allows participants to demonstrate their competence with Juniper Networks technology through a combination of written proficiency and hands-on configuration exams. Successful candidates demonstrate a thorough understanding of Internet technology and Juniper Networks platform configuration and troubleshooting skills.

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 partners work with both platform families, it is most common to find individuals working with only one or the other platform. The two different certification tracks allow candidates to pursue specialized certifications, which focus on the platform type most pertinent to their job functions and experience. Candidates wishing to attain a certification on both platform families are welcome to do so, but are required to pass the exams from each track for their desired certification level.

Note 

This book covers the M-series & T-series track. For information on the ERX Edge Routers certification track, please visit the JNTCP website at http://www.juniper.net/certification.