The Data Center track enables you to demonstrate competence with data center technologies and related configuration and troubleshooting skills. JNCIA-DC, the associate-level certification in this track, is designed for data center networking professionals with introductory-level knowledge of the Juniper Networks Junos software and data center devices. The written exam verifies your understanding of data center technologies, related platform configuration, and troubleshooting skills.
Here’s a high-level view of the skillset required to successfully complete the JNCIA-DC certification exam.
Identify concepts and general features of Data Center architectures
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of Layer 2 switching for the Junos OS
Identify the concepts, benefits, or functionality of VLANs
Identify the concepts, benefits, or functionality of Layer 2 Security
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Layer 2 switching, VLANs, or security
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of various protocol-independent routing components
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot various protocol-independent routing components
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of OSPF
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot OSPF
Identify the concepts, operation, or functionality of BGP
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot BGP
Identify the concepts, benefits, applications, or requirements of high availability
Describe how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot high availability components
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.
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