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JUNIPER NETWORKS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Preparing for the New Junos JNCIP and JNCIE Exams
October 5, 2011
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome
Lawrence Rust
Introduction of our Experts
JNCIP and JNCIE Exams Study Resources
Kieran Milne and Stefan Fouant
Customer Perspective - Network Engineer
Nick Ryce
Partner Perspective - Chief Technology Officer
Kurt Bales
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JNCIA — Junos
JNCIS-SP JNCIS-SEC
Service Provider
Routing
and Switching
JNCIS-ENT
Enterprise
Routing and
Switching
Junos OS
Security
JNCIP-SP JNCIP-ENT JNCIP-SEC
JNCIE-SP JNCIE-ENT JNCIE-SEC
Significant changes in the last
year!
Focus today is preparing for
the new P- and E-level exams
Discussion to continue on
J-Net
Liz Burns
Track
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INCREASED VALUE AT THE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
Preparation Resources
Professional-level exams supported by robust training curricula
Professional-level exams supported by relevant practice tests
Comprehensive Validation of Skills
Written exams test on a broad range of skills and Junos theory
By passing the new Professional-level exams, candidates
demonstrate they have knowledge and skill on the breadth of the
Junos OS
Juniper Education gives you the certification options to
differentiate yourself and the resources to help you succeed!
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INCREASED VALUE AT THE EXPERT LEVEL
Update-to-date content
Newly developed, up-to-date testing racks with new juniper
equipment
Exams developed using industry best practices
Automated registration and grading
Regular updates to exams
Focus of the Expert-level exams remains with the application of
Junos skills in demanding, real-word situations
Juniper Education gives you the certification options to
differentiate yourself and the resources to help you succeed!
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MEET THE EXPERTS
Kieran Milne Technical Lead
Juniper Networks Certification Program
Kieran is the technical lead with the Juniper certification team, providing technical perspective on programs, projects
and exam development for the JNCP. He also manages the JNCIE qualified lab exam proctor program and leads the
development of exams. As a former trainer and training developer, and over 12 years of experience in the networking
industry, Kieran has taught all over the world. Before joining Juniper Networks, Kieran spent time at Nortel Networks
and Alcatel. He is a co-author of Junos High Availability (O'Reilly), as well as the forthcoming book, Junos
Fundamentals.
Stefan Fouant Technical Trainer and Proctor
Juniper Networks Education Services
Stefan Fouant is a Technical Trainer and JNCP Proctor at Juniper Networks with over 15 years of experience in the
networking industry. His background includes launching an industry-first DDoS Mitigation and Detection service at a
large telecommunications company, as well as building customized solutions for various mission-critical networks. He
holds several patents in the areas of DDoS Detection and Mitigation, as well as many industry certifications including
CISSP, JNCIE-SP, JNCIE-ER, and JNCIE-SEC.
•JNCIA-M, JNCIS-M, JNCIP-M #629, JNCIE-M #380
•JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-SP, JNCIP-SP #629, JNCIE-SP #380
•JNCIA-ER, JNCIS-ER, JNCIS-ENT
•JNCIA-WX, JNCIA-EX
•JNCI
•CCNA, Nortel NCTS
•JNCIA-M, JNCIS-M, JNCIP-M, JNCIE-M #513
•JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-SP, JNCIP-SP, JNCIE-SP #513
•JNCIS-ER, JNCIS-ER, JNCIE-ER #70
•JNCIS-SEC, JNCIP-SEC, JNCIE-SEC #13
•JNCIA-EX, JNCIA-FWV, JNCIA-AC
•JNCIA-SSL, JNCIS-SSL
•JNCI
•CISSP, VCP4
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MEET THE EXPERTS
Nick Ryce Network Engineer
Lumison, Ltd.
Nick Ryce is one of a small team of Network Engineers working for Lumison Ltd, a UK ISP/MSP based in Edinburgh,
Scotland. Nick has been with the company for almost six years moving from frontline support to the Managed Services
team dealing with customer network design and implementation before talking up the role of Network Engineer. Nick
holds JNCIP-ENT and JNCIE-ENT certifications as well as a CCNA and interestingly - a current fork lift truck license!
Kurt Bales Chief Technology Officer
eintellego Pty Ltd.
Kurt Bales has been working as a Network Consultant for over 10 years, and spent two years working as the Network
Operations Manager for a Wireless ISP that covered regional Australia throughout QLD, NSW, VIC and SA. Currently
he is the Chief Technology Officer for eintellego Pty Ltd, where he is responsible for maintaining the networks for
several ISPs and Content Providers, as well as several NGO and corporate customers. Kurt is focused on scalable
network design, and bringing future requirements of the IT industry into today‟s network plans. Kurt is currently working
on his JNCIE and CCIE, and participated as a Subject Matter Expert on the Juniper Certifications Team developing the
Enterprise Routing and Switching track. Kurt also maintains a light-hearted technical blog at http://www.network-
janitor.net.
•JNCIA-ER
•JNCIS-ER
•JNCIP-ENT
•JNCIE-ENT #236
•CCNA
•JNCIA-ER
•JNCIS-ENT
•JNCIS-SP
•JNCIP-ENT
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
JNCIP and JNCIE Exams Study Resources
Official courseware and materials offered by Juniper
Blogs, Tweets and other “unofficial” resources
Partners offering remote lab time
Customer Perspective - Network Engineer
Preparing for the JNCIE exam
Using social media
JNCIE resources and experience
Partner Perspective - Chief Technology Officer
Preparing for the JNCIE exam
Why it‟s important for his network engineers to become Junos certified
Why the CTO holds himself to the same certification standards as his
staff
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JUNIPER JNCIP AND JNCIE OFFICIAL RESOURCES FOR SERVICE PROVIDER ROUTING AND SWITCHING
Exam and
Credential
Recommended
Training
Topics
JN0-660 (JNCIP-SP) • Advanced Junos Service Provider Routing (AJSPR)
• Junos Class of Service (JCOS)
• Junos Multicast Routing (JMR)
• Junos MPLS and VPNs (JMV)
• OSPF • IS-IS • BGP • Class of Service (CoS) • IP Multicast • MPLS • Layer 3 VPNs • Layer 2 VPNs • Automation
JPR-960 (JNCIE-SP) • JNCIE-SP Bootcamp • Configuring Basic OSPF • IS-IS • MPLS • CoS • BGP • VPNs • Multicast Routing Policy • Device Infrastructure • VLANS • Aggregate Ethernet
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JNCIE-SP BOOTCAMP
Bootcamp Details
Five-day course - The ultimate preparation for the JNCIE-SP exam
Focuses on caveats and tips useful for potential test candidates
Emphasizes hands-on practice through timed lab simulations
Includes a six-hour lab simulation emulating the testing topics and
environment from the real exam
Labs facilitated by Junosphere virtual lab devices and are available after
hours for additional practice time
Based on Junos OS Release 10.4
More Information
Detailed course content, schedules and registration can be found on the
JNCIE-SP Bootcamp Web page on our LMS
Scheduling Classes in December 2011 and Q1 2012
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PREPARING FOR JNCIE-SP
Based on MX Series platforms
A large lab is not required in order to properly prepare
SRX Series Branch devices are fairly inexpensive and can perform
most of the functionality required
Virtual Routers (VRs) or Logical Systems can be used to recreate
large topologies with as little as a single device
Use logical-tunnel (lt) interfaces to stitch different logical systems
together if you are short on physical interfaces
Routing protocols, Multicast, MPLS, QoS, etc. can all run across lt
interfaces
Junosphere is another option for preparation
http://www.junosphere.net
Please contact your Juniper Networks account representative to place
orders for Junosphere Classroom
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR JNCIE-SP
Although no longer in print and targeted towards previous
JNCIP-M and JNCIE-M exams, the following study guides are
useful but not complete for JNCIE-SP exam preparation:
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional Study Guide by
Harry Reynolds http://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/certification/JNCIP_studyguide.pdf
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert Study Guide by Harry
Reynolds http://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/certification/JNCIE_studyguide.pdf
Additional useful books found at:
http://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/jnbooks/
Juniper Education
Bookstore
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JUNIPER JNCIP AND JNCIE OFFICIAL RESOURCES FOR ENTERPRISE ROUTING AND SWITCHING
Exam and
Credential
Recommended
Training
Topics
JN0-643 (JNCIP-ENT) • Advanced Junos Enterprise Routing (AJER)
• Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching (AJEX)
• OSPF • BGP • IP Multicast • Ethernet Switching and Spanning Tree • L2 Authentication and Access Control • IP Telephony Features • Class of Service (CoS) • Monitoring and Troubleshooting
JPR-943 (JNCIE-ENT) • JNCIE-ENT Bootcamp (Coming soon in 1H 2012)
• Complex switching technologies like VPN, RSTP, MSTP, Q-in-Q, L2TP, IP Telephony, Virtual Chassis, Private VLAN, Security
• IPv6 Addressing, OSPF V2/V3, BGP, PIM, MSDP, IGMP, SSM
• CoS, Aggregate Routes, Static Routes, BFD, Routing Policies, Load Balancing, Firewall Filters
• Troubleshooting Routing, Switching
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PREPARING FOR JNCIE-ENT
Based on SRX and EX platforms
A large lab is not required in order to properly prepare
SRX Series Branch devices are fairly inexpensive
Just a few devices may be sufficient for proper preparation
EX 3300/4200s good to simulate Virtual-Chassis
Junosphere is another option for preparation http://www.junosphere.net
Please contact your Juniper Networks account representative to place
orders for Junosphere Classroom
JNCIE-ENT Bootcamp Coming 1H 2012
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR JNCIE-ENT
Useful Books
Junos Enterprise Routing, Second Edition by Peter Southwick,
Doug Marschke and Harry Reynolds
Targeted towards previous JNCIE-ER exam, however much of the
content is useful for JNCIE-ENT exam preparation
Junos Enterprise Switching, by Harry Reynolds and Doug
Marschke
Additional useful books found at:
http://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/jnbooks/
Juniper Education
Bookstore
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JUNIPER JNCIP AND JNCIE OFFICIAL RESOURCES FOR SECURITY
Exam and
Credential
Recommended
Training
Topics
JN0-632 (JNCIP-SEC) • Advanced Junos Security (AJSEC)
• Junos Intrusion Prevention System Functionality (JIPS)
• Advanced Security Policy • Virtualization • Advanced NAT • High Availability • Advanced IPSec • Introduction to Junos Intrusion Prevention System
(JIPS) • IPS Initial Configuration • IPS Attack Objects • Scanning and Reconnaissance • Blocking Attacks • Troubleshooting and Reporting
JPR-962 (JNCIE-SEC) • JNCIE-SEC Bootcamp (Coming in 2012)
• Complex policy implementations, including anti-virus scanning, and URL filtering
• IPS, IPSec VPNs, including PKI, hub-and-spoke, transparent mode, dynamic, and overlapping address designs;
• HA • Troubleshooting of policy, routing, and IPSec VPNs • Traffic management • Advanced management configurations • VLANs • Aggregated Ethernet
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PREPARING FOR JNCIE-SEC
Based on SRX Series platforms
A large lab is not required in order to properly prepare
SRX Series Branch devices are fairly inexpensive
Just a few devices may be sufficient for proper preparation
At least one High Memory device should be used in order to run all
the IPS and UTM features
Talk to your sales representative about getting a trial license for
IPS and UTM features
Can be reused for the JNCIE-SP and JNCIE-ENT!
JNCIE-SEC Bootcamp - Coming in 2012
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR JNCIE-SEC
Useful Books
Junos Security by Rob Cameron, Brad Woodberg, Patricio Giecco,
Tim Eberhard & James Quinn
Practical, hands-on field guide to deploying, configuring, and operating
SRX
Excellent reference to help you prepare for any of the Junos Security
certification exams
Additional useful books found at:
http://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/jnbooks/
Juniper Education
Bookstore
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“UNOFFICIAL” BLOGS, MAILING LISTS, ETC.
Juniper NSP Mailing list
Excellent source of information
http://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/juniper-nsp
J-Net Forums - http://forums.juniper.net/
Gain and share knowledge with Juniper experts
Certification forum, various additional forums in each product
category
Don‟t Panic Blog - http://weblog.chrisgrundemann.com/
Burning with the Bush - http://www.burningwiththebush.com/
ShortestPathFirst – http://www.shortestpathfirst.net
3Fives - http://www.3fives.com/blog
Juniper Forum – http://www.juniperforum.com
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PARTNER REMOTE LAB TIME
A number of our Juniper Networks Authorized
Education Partners (JNAEPs) offer hands-on
experience through rack rentals for exam preparation
For more information about our JNAEPs regarding:
Remote lab time
Class schedules
and more…
Please access the Juniper Networks Authorized Education
Partners Web site
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ADDITIONAL TIPS
Before Your Exam
Get a good night‟s rest
Eat a good breakfast
Bring snacks
Bring highlighters and pens
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ADDITIONAL TIPS (CONTINUED)
During Your Exam
Keep track of time
Read all of the objectives before starting
Pay attention to the little details
Open multiple sessions to facilitate workflow and enable working on
multiple devices simultaneously
Use shortcuts
Learn all those EMACS key sequences that all you to navigate the CLI
quickly
Learn the differences between „load merge terminal‟, „load patch
terminal‟ and simply copy and paste with „show | display set‟
Cut and paste identical configuration pieces
Ask questions!
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
JNCIP and JNCIE Exams Study Resources
Official courseware and materials offered by Juniper
Blogs, Tweets and other “unofficial” resources
Partners offering remote lab time
Customer Perspective - Network Engineer
Preparing for the JNCIE exam
Using social media
JNCIE resources and experience
Partner Perspective - Chief Technology Officer
Preparing for the JNCIE exam
Why it‟s important for his network engineers to become Junos certified
Why this CTO holds himself to the same certification standards as his
staff
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PREPARING FOR THE JNCIE EXAM
Using Junos on a day-to-day basis
Evening and weekend studies – book-based and lab-based
More time spent on book-based study and using labs to reinforce
what was learned in the books
Scenario based labs for troubleshooting
Lab made up of 4 EX4200‟s and 2 J2320‟s
Working on speed for CLI input (8 hours is not very long!)
Ensuring confidence with all topics on the blueprint
Get a good sleep before the exam
„Help‟ is your friend
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JNCIE RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCE
Junos Enterprise Routing, Second Edition by Peter Southwick, Doug
Marschke and Harry Reynolds
Junos Enterprise Switching, by Harry Reynolds and Doug Marschke
Day One Guides
Deploying Basic QoS
Securing the Routing Engine
Advanced IPv6 Configuration
Study buddy
Acts as a „sounding board‟
Share ideas
Social media
Large pool of technical resource
Real-time response
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USING SOCIAL MEDIA
@JuniperCertify
@JuniperEducate
@JuniperNetwork
The Original Juniper Networks Group
Juniper Certifications
Juniper Networks Certified Professional
J-Net Forums
J-nsp mailing list
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JNCIE EXPERIENCE
8 Hours goes by very quickly
Have a quick read through all the questions
Verify, verify, verify
When you complete a task verify it
The proctor is there to help, not hinder
The blueprint is fully covered
As hard as I had imagined
Don‟t drink too much coffee!
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REASON FOR PARTICIPATING IN JNCIE BETA
Industry-recognized certification
Networking knowledge beyond job requirements
Thirst for knowledge
Helping to ratify the JNCIE-ENT material before
public release
A challenge
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
JNCIE Exams Study Resources
Official courseware and materials offered by Juniper
Blogs, Tweets and other “unofficial” resources
Partners offering remote lab time
Customer Perspective - Network Engineer
Preparing for the JNCIE exam
Using social media
JNCIE resources and experience
Partner Perspective - Chief Technology Officer
Preparing for the JNCIE exam
Why it‟s important for his network engineers to become Junos certified
Why this CTO holds himself to the same certification standards as his
staff
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PREPARING FOR THE JNCIE EXAM
Official Juniper Training
Education Services technical training is excellent and is an important and
valuable component to exam preparation
Juniper provides quality training and we‟ve had a good experience
with classes delivered by both Juniper and their training partners
Here is the link to the Certification Tracks Web page that lists the
recommended courses per exam for each certification track
Hands on Lab Time
The benefits of working for a Partner who has kit!
Official Juniper Documentation
Juniper Technical Documentation
Day One / This Week Guides
Supplemental Resources
Junos Enterprise Routing, Second Edition by Peter Southwick, Doug Marschke
and Harry Reynolds
Junos Enterprise Switching, by Harry Reynolds and Doug Marschke
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CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT FOR NETWORK ENGINEERS
Customers Expect Qualified Engineers
Juniper Certification is Vertically Aligned
Clear guidelines for competency
Juniper Partner Recognition
Certification Requirements
Greater access to Juniper Resources
Greater Lead Generation
Staff Evaluation and Recognition
Perfect for Performance Reviews
Signs of Self-Motivated Staff
Improved Opportunities for Career Progression
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WHY THIS CTO HOLDS SAME CERTIFICATION STANDARD FOR HIMSELF
I am Still An Engineer (At Heart)
I still work on Projects
I perform Network Architecture and Design
I continue to do 2am support as needed
Always Learning
A heads up to Industry Best Practice and Current Trends
Pre-Sales and Account Management
Nothing worse than a Sales Person who sells the “Impossible
Solution”
Customers safe in the knowledge that all staff are experienced and
qualified
Career Progression and Industry Recognition
I am a part of this Webcast!
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CONTACT
Liz Burns – [email protected]
Kieran Milne – [email protected]
Stefan Fouant – [email protected]
@JuniperCertify and @JuniperEducate
Training, Certification and Career forum
LinkedIn – multiple LinkedIn groups
Education Services Certification website