Exam Details:
The Juniper JPR-961 Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE-SP) exam is a certification exam designed for experienced network engineers who want to prove their expertise in Juniper service provider technologies. The exam is designed to test candidates' knowledge of service provider network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. The exam is delivered in a lab environment, which allows candidates to configure and troubleshoot Juniper networks using virtual routers and switches. The exam is four hours long and costs $1,400. The passing score for the exam is 80%.
Exam Objectives:
- Service Provider Network Design
- Service Provider Network Implementation
- Service Provider Network Troubleshooting
The exam is designed to test candidates' knowledge of Juniper service provider technologies, including MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, LDP, RSVP-TE, and various other protocols and technologies used in service provider networks.
Who should take the exam?
The JPR-961 exam is designed for experienced network engineers who have a deep understanding of Juniper service provider technologies. Candidates should have at least five years of experience working with Juniper networks and should have already earned the JNCIP-SP certification.
Exam Structure:
The JPR-961 exam is delivered in a lab environment and is designed to test candidates' hands-on knowledge of service provider network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. The exam consists of multiple lab scenarios, each of which is designed to test a specific aspect of service provider network engineering. Candidates are expected to configure and troubleshoot Juniper networks using virtual routers and switches, and to demonstrate their ability to solve complex network problems.
Related Books:
- Juniper Networks Routers: The Complete Reference, Second Edition, by Jeff Doyle
- JNCIE: Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert Study Guide, by Harry Reynolds and Doug Marschke
- Junos Enterprise Routing: A Practical Guide to Junos Routing and Certification, by Peter Southwick and Doug Marschke
- MPLS in the SDN Era: Interoperable Scenarios to Make Networks Scale to New Services, by Antonio Sanchez-Monge, Krzysztof Szarkowicz, and Dawid Gajda
These books are designed to help candidates prepare for the JPR-961 exam by providing in-depth coverage of Juniper service provider technologies, including MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, LDP, RSVP-TE, and other protocols and technologies used in service provider networks. Candidates should also make use of Juniper's online training materials, including the Junos Genius training platform and the Juniper Learning Portal.