Data Center, Expert (JNCIE-DC)
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On July 4, 2022, there will be a new exam for the Juniper Networks Certified Expert, Data Center (JNCIE-DC) certification. View the information for the new Data Center, Expert (JPR-981) exam.
The Data Center track enables you to demonstrate competence with advanced data center technologies and related configuration and troubleshooting skills. JNCIE-DC is at the pinnacle of the data center certification track.
The 1-day JNCIE-DC practical exam is designed to validate your ability to deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Junos-based platforms. Throughout the 8-hour practical exam, you will build a data center network consisting of multiple MX Series and QFX Series devices. You will perform system configuration on all devices including management capabilities, a Clos IP fabric, EVPN/VXVLAN, DCI, and CoS features.
This track includes four certifications:
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
- JNCIE-DC Certification Self-Study Bundle
- All courses listed for the underlying certifications
Exam Resources
- Juniper TechLibrary
- Extensive real-world hands-on experience
Additional Preparation
Exam Objectives
Here’s a high-level view of the skillset required to successfully complete the JNCIE-DC certification exam.
Exam Objective |
Description |
Management |
On-box Scripts
Junos Space
ZTP
NETCONF |
Layer 2 Underlay |
VCF configurations
Convert interface speed
MC-LAG
|
Layer 3 Underlay |
BGP for an IP Clos fabric
|
Controllerless Overlay |
EVPN control plane
EVPN/VXLAN
|
Date Center Interconnect (DCI) |
DCI
|
Security |
Control plane protection
SRX Series device as a gateway
|
Class of Service (CoS) |
CoS features
|
Exam Details
Exam questions are derived from the recommended training and the exam resources listed above. The exam is only provided in English.
Exam Code
JN0-980
Prerequisite Certification
Delivered by
Exam Length
8 hours
Exam Type
Hands-on lab exam
Software Versions
- MX80 Universal Routing Platform: 17.1
- QFX5100 Switches: 14.1
- vMX Virtual Router: 15.1
- vSRX Virtual Firewall: 12.1
Recertification
Juniper certifications are valid for three years. For more information, see Recertification.