JNCIP-SP (JN0-664) Practice Exam

The JNCIP-SP (Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional - Service Provider, JN0-664) certification from Juniper is an advanced-level credential designed to validate the skills and knowledge required for managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex Juniper Networks service provider infrastructure. This exam focuses on advanced networking topics like OSPF, BGP, MPLS, Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs, and multicast, which are essential for professionals managing large-scale networks in service provider environments.
Why is JNCIP-SP (JN0-664) important?

• Validates expertise in complex Juniper service provider networking environments.
• Essential for professionals involved in the design and implementation of service provider networks.
• Equips candidates with skills to troubleshoot and optimize large-scale network infrastructures.
• Builds foundational knowledge for further Juniper certifications, enhancing career advancement.
• Demonstrates proficiency in crucial networking protocols and Junos OS, valued across the industry.

Who should take the JNCIP-SP (JN0-664) Exam?

• Network Engineers in Service Provider environments
• Senior Network Administrators
• Network Operations Engineers
• Solutions Architects specializing in networking
• Senior Network Technicians
• Network Support Engineers

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the JNCIP-SP (JN0-664) is evaluated for the following skills:

• Advanced knowledge of OSPF and BGP configurations and troubleshooting.
• MPLS and its applications, including L2/L3 VPNs and traffic engineering.
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN setup, deployment, and optimization.
• Understanding and implementing multicast in service provider networks.
• Proficiency with Junos OS features for service provider networks.

JNCIP-SP (JN0-664) Certification Course Outline
The JNCIP-SP (JN0-664) Certification covers the following topics -

 Module 1. OSPF

• Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of OSPFv2 and OSPFv3

• Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure or monitor single-area or multi-area OSPF

Module 2. 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

Module 3. 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

Module 4. Class of Service (CoS)

• Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of Junos OS CoS

• Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure or monitor CoS.

Module 5. IP Multicast

• Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of IP multicast

• Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure or monitor IGMP, PIM dense mode, or PIM sparse mode (including SSM)

Module 6. 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 OS support for carrier-of-carriers or inter-provider VPN models.

Module 7. 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 virtual private LAN service (VPLS)

• Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of EVPN

• Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Layer 2 VPNs

Module 4. Application Deployment and Security 20%

• Diagnose a CI/CD pipeline failure (such as missing dependency, incompatible versions of components, and failed tests)

• Integrate an application into a prebuilt CD environment leveraging Docker and Kubernetes

• Describe the benefits of continuous testing and static code analysis in a CI pipeline

• Utilize Docker to containerize an application

• Describe the tenets of the "12-factor app"

• Describe an effective logging strategy for an application

• Explain data privacy concerns related to storage and transmission of data

• Identify the secret storage approach relevant to a given scenario

• Configure application specific SSL certificates

• Implement mitigation strategies for OWASP threats (such as XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection)

• Describe how end-to-end encryption principles apply to APIs

Module 5. Infrastructure and Automation 20%

• Explain considerations of model-driven telemetry (including data consumption and data storage)

• Utilize RESTCONF to configure a network device including interfaces, static routes, and VLANs (IOS XE only)

• Construct a workflow to configure network parameters with:

• Identify a configuration management solution to achieve technical and business requirements

• Describe how to host an application on a network device (including Catalyst 9000 and Cisco IOx-enabled devices)