Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-ENT)
Register NowThe Enterprise Routing and Switching track enables you to demonstrate competence with networking technology in general and Juniper Networks enterprise routing and switching platforms. JNCIP-ENT, the professional-level certification in this track, is designed for experienced networking professionals with advanced knowledge of the Juniper Networks Junos OS. The written exam verifies your understanding of advanced routing technologies and related platform configuration and troubleshooting skills.
This track includes four certifications:
- JNCIA-Junos: Junos, Associate. For details, see JNCIA-Junos.
- JNCIS-ENT: Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist. For details, see JNCIS-ENT.
- JNCIP-ENT: Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional. For details, see the sections below.
- JNCIE-ENT: Enterprise Routing and Switching, Expert. For details, see JNCIE-ENT.
Exam Preparation
We recommend the following resources to help you prepare for your exam. However, these resources aren’t required, and using them doesn’t guarantee you’ll pass the exam.
Recommended Training
Exam Resources
- Industry/product knowledge
- Juniper TechLibrary
Additional Preparation
Exam Objectives
Here’s a high-level view of the skillset required to successfully complete the JNCIP-ENT certification exam.
Exam Objective |
Description |
Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs) |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of IGPs
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BGP |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of BGP
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, troubleshoot, or monitor BGP
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IP Multicast |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of IP multicast
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, troubleshoot, or monitor IP multicast
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Ethernet Switching and Spanning Tree |
Describe the concepts, operation or functionality of advanced Ethernet switching
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, troubleshoot, or monitor advanced Ethernet switching
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of advanced spanning tree protocols, including MSTP or VSTP. Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, troubleshoot, or monitor MSTP or VSTP. |
Layer 2 Authentication and Access Control |
Describe the operation of various Layer 2 authentication or access control features
Given a scenario, demonstrate how to configure, troubleshoot, or monitor Layer 2 authentication or access control. |
IP Telephony Features |
Describe the concepts, operation or functionality of features that facilitate IP telephony deployments
Given a scenario, demonstrate how to configure, troubleshoot, or monitor features used to support IP telephony deployments. |
Class of service (CoS) |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of Junos CoS for Layer 2/3 networks
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, troubleshoot, or monitor CoS for Layer 2 or 3 networks. |
EVPN |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of Junos EVPN
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, troubleshoot, or monitor EVPN. |
Exam Details
Exam questions are derived from the recommended training and the exam resources listed above. Pass/fail status is available immediately after taking the exam. The exam is only provided in English.
Exam Code
JN0-649
Prerequisite Certification
Delivered by
Exam Length
90 minutes
Exam Type
65 multiple-choice questions
Software Versions
Junos OS 21.2
Recertification
Juniper certifications are valid for three years. For more information, see Recertification.