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JUNIPER NETWORKS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

JNCP Update

March 13, 2012

2 Copyright © 2012 Juniper Networks, Inc. www.juniper.net

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


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


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.


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


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


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%


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.


“After my Juniper training I am simply a better network engineer.”


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%


utilization of the full functionality of

our Juniper gear

48%

More efficient and effective design

of our network 41%


understanding of networking

principles in general

38%

Able to do more with fewer staff 31%


WHY CERTIFY? PROVEN BENEFITS

Consistent message from participants: Primary value from

achieving Juniper Networks certifications was increased skill

and job performance


“Extended my knowledge of network equipment”

“Improved my troubleshooting ability”

“Big benefit from the knowledge I gained in exam preparation”


IMPACT ON JTAC CALLS

The knowledge and experience candidates gain preparing for

the Juniper Networks certification exam reduce their

dependency on Juniper support.


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.


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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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

http://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/certification/policies-exam/exam-security/






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


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










NEW!






Copyright © 2012 Juniper Networks, Inc. www.juniper.net/certification

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

http://www.juniper.net/certification


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


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.

https://learningportal.juniper.net/juniper/user_activity_info.aspx?id=5630





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

http://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/


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-

[email protected]


https://learningportal.juniper.net/juniper/user_courses.aspx

mailto:[email protected]









Understand the JNCP exam security policies



NEW!







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!


LEARNING BYTES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE


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.


LEARNING BYTES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE (CONT.)


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.


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

http://www.juniper.net/learningbytes





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]

http://www.juniper.net/jnet

http://www.juniper.net/certification




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