Service Provider Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-SP)
Register NowThe Service Provider Routing and Switching track enables you to demonstrate a thorough understanding of networking technology in general and Juniper Networks service provider routing and switching platforms. JNCIP-SP, the professional-level certification in this track, is designed for networking professionals with advanced knowledge of routing and switching implementations in Junos. The written exam verifies your basic understanding of advanced routing technologies and related platform configuration and troubleshooting skills.
This track contains four certifications:
- JNCIA-Junos: Junos, Associate. For details, see JNCIA-Junos.
- JNCIS-SP: Service Provider Routing and Switching, Specialist. For details, see JNCIS-SP.
- JNCIP-SP: Service Provider Routing and Switching, Professional. For details, see the sections below.
- JNCIE-SP: Service Provider Routing and Switching, Expert. For details, see JNCIE-SP.
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-SP certification exam.
Exam Objective |
Description |
OSPF |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of OSPFv2 or OSPFv3
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure or monitor single-area or multi-area OSPF
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IS-IS |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of IS-IS
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure or monitor single-area or multi-area IS-IS
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BGP |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of BGP
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of BGP scaling mechanisms
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure or monitor BGP
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Class of Service (CoS) |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of Junos CoS
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure or monitor CoS |
IP Multicast |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of IP multicast
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure or monitor IGMP, PIM-DM, or PIM-SM (including SSM)
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Layer 3 VPNs |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of Layer 3 VPNs
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure or monitor the components of Layer 3 VPNs Describe Junos support for carrier-of-carriers or interprovider VPN models |
Layer 2 VPNs |
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of BGP Layer 2 VPNs
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of LDP Layer 2 circuits
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of VPLS
Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of EVPN
Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Layer 2 VPNs
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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
JN0-663
Prerequisite Certification
Delivered by
Exam Length
120 minutes
Exam Type
65 multiple-choice questions
Software Versions
Junos OS 20.1
Recertification
Juniper certifications are valid for three years. For more information, see Recertification.