JUNIPER NETWORKS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
JNCP Update
March 13, 2012
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WELCOME
Thank you for joining us for the quarterly Juniper
Networks Certification Program (JNCP) Webcast
Today’s speakers:
Lawrence Rust, Education Services Marketing Manager
Liz Burns, JNCP Program Manager
Kieran Milne, JNCP Technical Lead
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Results from the 2011 Juniper Networks Certification Survey
What YOU told us you wanted to gain from JNCP certification
What YOU told us you gained from your JNCP certification
Protecting the integrity and value of JNCP certification
Understanding the JNCP exam security policies
Ensuring certification quality
Appropriate exam prep process
NEW!
JNCP Framework and curriculum update
Product and Technology Tracks
Junos Pulse Access Control
JNCIE-SP and JNCIE-ENT Boot Camps
Juniper Learning Bytes
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WHY GET JUNIPER CERTIFIED?
We are often asked…
“What value is there in being Juniper Networks certified?”
So we asked the certified community…
“What value have YOU realized from your Juniper certification?”
Over 7,000 Juniper certified engineers worldwide, from all
audiences, told us why they achieved Juniper certification.
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WHAT YOU TOLD US
The survey findings indicate that of those who are Juniper
trained and certified:
98% recognize greater benefits from their investment in
Juniper products
96% said Juniper education was highly applicable to
their job
50% realize multiple areas of performance improvement
in individual performance
80% of managers realize up to 40% improvements in the
job performance of their certified engineers
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98% of certified engineers state they are more effective
because they gain a broader understanding of—and ability
to work with—Juniper Networks products.
WHY CERTIFY? TO GET MORE FROM YOUR JUNIPER INVESTMENT
What participants said:
“It has increased my skill level and has given me another option of
deploying network switches that are more cost effective.”
Results from Dec. 2011 survey of 7,000 Juniper Certified individuals
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WHY CERTIFY? IMPROVED INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
In what ways has your performance
improved as a result of the Juniper
Networks certification process?
Improvement % Impacted
Faster identification and
resolution of issues 52%
Better and more complete
understanding of networking
principles in general
52%
Better and more complete
utilization of the full
functionality of our Juniper
gear
51%
More efficient and effective
design of our network 40%
96% of respondents said the
learning gained while preparing
for the exam was highly
applicable to their job.
Over 50% of individuals
realized multiple areas of
performance improvement
as a result of the knowledge
gained during this process.
What participants said:
“After my Juniper training I am simply a better network engineer.”
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WHY CERTIFY? IMPROVED TEAM PERFORMANCE
Managers realized significant performance improvements
for teams with Juniper Networks certified members—80%
realizing over 40% improvement in productivity.
In what ways has your team’s performance
improved as a result of the Juniper Networks
certification process?
Improvement: % Impacted
Faster identification and resolution
of issues 61%
Better and more complete
utilization of the full functionality of
our Juniper gear
48%
More efficient and effective design
of our network 41%
Better and more complete
understanding of networking
principles in general
38%
Able to do more with fewer staff 31%
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WHY CERTIFY? PROVEN BENEFITS
Consistent message from participants: Primary value from
achieving Juniper Networks certifications was increased skill
and job performance
What participants said:
“Extended my knowledge of network equipment”
“Improved my troubleshooting ability”
“Big benefit from the knowledge I gained in exam preparation”
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IMPACT ON JTAC CALLS
The knowledge and experience candidates gain preparing for
the Juniper Networks certification exam reduce their
dependency on Juniper support.
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VALUE IN RECRUITING
67% of respondents who had recently gone through the
recruiting process were asked about their Juniper Networks
certifications by employers and/or recruiters.
84% of managers ask about Juniper Networks certification
when recruiting for a new position on their team.
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HOW DOES THE JNCP COMPARE?
33% of respondents ranked the JNCP as the most valuable
IT certification, which is an improvement over 2010 results.
49% of respondents thought their Juniper certification was
more valuable than other IT certifications.
97% said they would recommend Juniper Networks training
and certification.
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Results from the 2011 Juniper Networks Certification Survey
What YOU told us you wanted to gain from JNCP certification
What YOU told us you gained from your JNCP certification
Protecting the integrity and value of JNCP certification
Understanding the JNCP exam security policies
Ensuring certification quality
Appropriate exam prep process
NEW!
JNCP Framework and curriculum update
Product and Technology Tracks
Junos Pulse Access Control
JNCIE-SP and JNCIE-ENT Boot Camps
Juniper Learning Bytes
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CONSEQUENCES OF OUR SUCCESS
Issues:
Juniper skills in demand
Significant growth in Juniper certifications
Higher value driving increased demand
Resulting in increased efforts to shortcut exam process
Increased need to protect the value and reliability of the Juniper
Networks certification
Juniper response:
Comprehensive exam security program
View the Juniper Networks Exam Security Policies
Web site for detailed exam security policy descriptions
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PROTECTING VALUE OF JUNIPER CERTIFICATION
Juniper Networks implemented comprehensive exam security policies and
procedures to:
Ensure the JNCIx brand is recognized as valid and relevant
A strong, well-implemented exam security program protects the validity and
reputation of the JNCIx brand in the marketplace
Increase the value of the JNCIx brand to the candidate and employer
Networking professionals seek a JNCIx certification if employers trust the
credential to be a valid assessment of skill
Employers seek JNCIx certified individuals
if they know JNCIx is not just a paper cert
These security policies are actively enforced
Closing testing centers suspected of complicity
Revoking individual exam results for those
who violate policies
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Review exam security policies and read the
Candidate Agreement
Avoid questionable exam preparation
materials
If you have prior exposure to the exam questions, your exam
results are, by definition, invalid
Does not require intent
Brain dump sites often have stolen exam content
Look for materials that help you learn versus shortcuts
Juniper training and materials direct through Juniper Networks or
through our JNAEPs
Exam descriptions and practice exams on the JNCP website
J-Net Community discussions, blogs, etc.
Juniper Confidential
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Results from the 2011 Juniper Networks Certification Survey
What YOU told us you wanted to gain from JNCP certification
What YOU told us you gained from your JNCP certification
Protecting the integrity and value of JNCP certification
Understanding the JNCP exam security policies
Ensuring certification quality
Appropriate exam prep process
NEW!
JNCP Framework and curriculum update
Product and Technology Tracks
Junos Pulse Access Control
JNCIE-SP and JNCIE-ENT Boot Camps
Juniper Learning Bytes
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Juniper Networks Certification Program Framework
Note: Information current as of March, 2012. Consult www.juniper.net/certification for the latest information. * Available March 16, 2012 – Replaces JNCIA-AC, ** available 2H 2012. Replaces JNCIA/JNCIS-SSL. *** Will EOL in Q2/Q3 2012
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ACCESS CONTROL (AC) TO JUNOS PULSE ACCESS CONTROL TRANSITION
Certification
Old Certification: Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Access Control
(JNCIA-AC)
EOL Announcement: January 23, 2012
EOL: April 13, 2012
New Certification: Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Junos Pulse
Access Control (JNCIS-AC)
Go-Live Date: March 16, 2012
Curriculum
Old Course: Configuring Unified Access Control (CUAC)
EOL Announcement: January 23, 2012
EOL: March 16, 2012
New Course: Junos Pulse Access Control (JPAC)
Go-Live Date: December 29, 2011
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JUNOS PULSE ACCESS CONTROL SERVICE
Exam and
Credential
Recommended
Training
Topics
JN0-314 (JNCIS-AC) Junos Pulse Access
Control
• Overview
• Initial Configuration
• Roles
• End User Access
• Firewall Enforcement
• Layer 2 Enforcement
• Endpoint Defense
• Authentication Options
• Management & Troubleshooting
• High Availability
• Integration
Note: This certification does not have a preceding Associate-level certification. The knowledge
and skills required to pass this exam are comparable to other Specialist-level credentials
available through the Juniper Networks Certification Program.
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JNCIE-SP AND JNCIE-ENT BOOTCAMPS
Bootcamp details:
Five-day course —the ultimate preparation for the lab exams
Focuses on caveats and tips useful for potential test candidates
Emphasizes hands-on practice through timed lab simulations
Includes a six-hour graded lab simulation
Representative of testing topics and environment from the real exam
Lab equipment is available after hours for additional practice time
More information:
Detailed course outlines, schedules, and registration information can be
found at www.juniper.net/training
JNCIE-SP bootcamp: available now
JNCIE-ENT bootcamp: available April 2012
JNCIE-SEC bootcamp: currently under investigation
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JNCIE BOOT CAMP SCHEDULE
JNCIE-SP and JNCIE-ENT boot camps now scheduled at
Juniper Networks Education Services and our Authorized
Education Partners
Please go to the Juniper Networks Learning Portal to see the
most up to date schedule, or you can email requests to training-
Juniper Confidential
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Results from the 2011 Juniper Networks Certification Survey
What YOU told us you wanted to gain from JNCP certification
What YOU told us you gained from your JNCP certification
Protecting the integrity and value of JNCP certification
Understand the JNCP exam security policies
Ensuring certification quality
Appropriate exam prep process
NEW!
JNCP Framework and curriculum update
Product and Technology Tracks
Junos Pulse Access Control
JNCIE-SP and JNCIE-ENT Boot Camps
Juniper Learning Bytes
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JUNIPER LEARNING BYTES…EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE BIT BY BIT
What are Learning Bytes?
Short and concise tips and instructions on specific features and
functions of Juniper technologies
Taught by training experts
Relevant for all skill levels
Video-based…learn when you want, in the office or on the go
Free of charge!
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LEARNING BYTES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Juniper Confidential
Title Abstract
6PE
6PE allows Service Providers to provide new revenue-generating services to their
customers by offering native IPV6 connectivity without the need to upgrade the
provider (P) core routers and with no impact on existing IPv4 and MPLS services.
This Learning Byte is appropriate for intermediate users with a background in the
basics of IPv6, MPLS, and MPBGP in the Junos OS, or anyone looking to learn
about 6PE.
CLI Shortcuts The CLI Shortcuts Learning Byte covers Emacs key sequences and use of the top command in conjunction with show and set configuration commands to
assist in the configuration and navigation of the Junos CLI.
Introduction to Fibre
Channel and FCoE on the
QFX3500 Switch
The Introduction to Fibre Channel and FCoE on the QFX3500 Switch Learning
Byte provides a brief introduction to Fibre Channel (FC) and Fibre Chanel over
Ethernet (FCoE). We then, describe the FC interfaces on the QFX3500 Switch. A
demonstration is provided for configuring an FC interface on the QFX3500 Switch
using the Junos CLI.
IPv6 Basics The IPv6 Basics Learning Byte describes the IPv6 addressing scheme and
compares IPv6 to IPv4. A demonstration is provided to illustrate how an IPv6
address can be easily added to an interface using the Junos CLI.
Juniper Wireless LAN CLI
Basics
The Juniper Wireless LAN CLI Basics Learning Byte explains the three modes of
the Wireless LAN Controller used for setup, management, and configuration. It
also demonstrates the Login procedure and some of the basic commands used in
the Configuration Mode known as the Enable mode. This Learning Byte is
appropriate for beginning and intermediate users of the Juniper Wireless LAN
system or anyone looking to learn more about Wireless Controller CLI.
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LEARNING BYTES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE (CONT.)
Juniper Confidential
Title Abstract
Mobility Domain
The Mobility Domain Learning Byte briefly describes the requirements and
purpose of a Mobility domain. Primarily the configuration is demonstrated both in
RingMaster and on the CLI.
Nonstop Bridging The Nonstop Bridging Learning Byte explains the implementation of nonstop
bridging on Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Switches and provides a
demonstration of its functionality.
Proxy ARP
The Proxy ARP Learning Byte covers the function of Proxy ARP in an enterprise
network and how it works with NAT on an Juniper SRX Series Services Gateway.
Route Preference/
Administrative Distance The Route Preference/Administrative Distance Learning Byte provides details on
Junos route preference and active route selection.
Router IDs The Router IDs Learning Byte covers the functionality of router IDs in a network
that uses dynamic routing protocols.
Using Interface Range
and Configuration Groups
Features
The Using Interface Range and Configuration Groups Features Learning Byte
shows some basic examples of both features as well as using them both in
tandem to simplify your device configurations and reduce your configuration time
of Junos based devices.
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LEARNING BYTES: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
―Tell, then Show‖: Learning Bytes first discuss the feature’s importance
and use; then ―shows‖ how to execute the feature on a Junos device.
Additional Learning: Learning Bytes typically include recommendations
on where to learn more about the topic.
Ratings: Once you’ve viewed a Learning Byte, you can rate it.
New Bytes: new Learning Bytes are always in development and added
to the site regularly
Suggest a Topic: Have an idea for a Learning Byte? You can submit a
request for a Byte.
www.juniper.net/learningbytes
Learning Bytes…expand your knowledge bit by bit
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CONTACTS
Need more information or complete survey results? Contact:
@JuniperCertify and @JuniperEducate
Training, Certification and Career forum
LinkedIn – multiple LinkedIn groups
Certification Program website: www.juniper.net/certification
Americas Education Services James Sonderegger
(JNCIE #130) [email protected]
EMEA Education Services Kate Lipmann [email protected]
Asia-Pacific Education Services Milia Chan [email protected]
JNCP Liz Burns [email protected]
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