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Juniper Networks Certified Specialist, Data Center (JNCIS-DC)

We do not teach just for the test.Worked examples and real discussion, not a question bank. The exam is then delivered in the classroom — 98% pass it first time.
$4,250MSRP per seat
$1,500with military fundingAF COOL · Army CA · MyCAA
Name your pricethinQflex™ — tell us what you can payIn full, or across twelve monthly payments
Next dates
  • Nov 30–4Sterling, VA
  • Dec 14–18Atlanta, GA
  • Jan 4–8Burbank, CA
Request informationSee all 21 datesCourse datasheet (PDF)
5 daysMonday to Friday
Live onlineor in the classroom
IntermediateRouting & Switching
50% labs50% lecture
24 monthsfree retakes

Course overview

Download the course datasheetThe full outline for Juniper Networks Certified Specialist, Data Center (JNCIS-DC), as a PDF.
thinQtank® Learning is offering a unique five-day training camp comprised of five days of instructor-led learning that gives students the knowledge and skills needed to configure, monitor and troubleshoot Juniper solutions across the JNCIS-DC exam objectives: Data Center Architectures (IP Fabrics, EVPN-VXLAN), Juniper Apstra Architecture, Apstra Design Phase, Apstra Build and Deploy Phases, Blueprint Operations, Data Center Multitenancy and Intent-Based Analytics.

The camp follows the official JNCIS-DC (JN0-481) exam objectives and the Juniper course outline behind it (Data Center Automation using Juniper Apstra (APSTRA) 5 days), with hands-on labs on Junos throughout.

Juniper, Junos, Juniper Mist and Apstra are trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc., a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.

This course prepares students to take the JNCIS-DC (JN0-481) exam.

What's included

13 items
thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for JN0-481
Hands-on labs on Junos data center fabrics and Apstra
Custom and focused exam preparation software and materials
Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote a fun and exciting learning
Membership to the thinQtank® Learning University Online
WE DO NOT "TEACH THE TEST" - Students will receive valuable examples and discussion
All courses taught by Juniper-certified engineers
Additional hours of remote lab access
Custom video recordings with even more in-depth learning of course topics
Customized practice exam software
Digital courseware
Retake any or all portions of the course as many times as you like in person or live on-line for 24 months
Six months mentoring access to our engineers after completing the course

What you'll be able to do

20 objectives
  • Explain IP fabric, EVPN and VXLAN concepts including ERB with Type 2/Type 5 routes
  • Describe Apstra server, agents, RBAC and logging
  • Design fabrics with logical devices, interface maps, device profiles, rack types and templates
  • Build and deploy blueprints and manage device lifecycle
  • Operate blueprints: anomalies, time voyager, property sets, configlets and root cause identification
  • Implement multitenancy with routing zones, virtual networks and connectivity templates
  • Use graph queries and intent-based analytics probes
  • Intent-Based Networking and Apstra Overview
  • Apstra UI Walkthrough
  • Logical Devices, Device Profiles and Interface Maps
  • Device Management
  • IP Fabric, VXLAN and EVPN
  • Reference Designs, Resources and Tags
  • Racks and Templates
  • Building and Deploying a Blueprint
  • Blueprint Operations, RBAC, Property Sets and Configlets
  • Connectivity Templates and Virtual Networks
  • Post-Deployment Changes
  • Graph Explorer and Intent-Based Analytics
  • Security Policies and DCI

The exam

90minutes to complete
  • Scheduled through the HPE Networking Certification Program and delivered by Pearson VUE
  • Exam objectives: Data Center Architectures (IP Fabrics, EVPN-VXLAN), Juniper Apstra Architecture, Apstra Design Phase, Apstra Build and Deploy Phases, Blueprint Operations, Data Center Multitenancy and Intent-Based Analytics
  • Requires an active JNCIA-DC
  • Exam fee: $300 (set by Juniper)
  • Valid three years; recertify before expiry by passing the current exam or a higher-level exam in the track

Who it's for, and what you need first

Target Audience

  • Data center network engineer
  • Data center automation engineer
  • Network operator (Apstra)
  • DevOps/IT professional managing DC fabrics
  • Service members, veterans and military spouses using AF COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0

Prerequisites

  • Active JNCIA-DC (required by Juniper)
  • Recommended: APSTRA course (after IJDC)

How it's delivered

Instructor-Led Training
Immersive Live-Online Training
On-Site and Custom Delivery

Dates and locations

21 scheduled
DatesLocationStatus
Mon Nov 30 – Dec 4, 20265 days · Mon–FriSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Dec 14 – Dec 18, 20265 days · Mon–FriAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Jan 4 – Jan 8, 20275 days · Mon–FriBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Jan 25 – Jan 29, 20275 days · Mon–FriSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Feb 8 – Feb 12, 20275 days · Mon–FriAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Mar 1 – Mar 5, 20275 days · Mon–FriBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Mar 22 – Mar 26, 20275 days · Mon–FriSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Apr 5 – Apr 9, 20275 days · Mon–FriAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Apr 26 – Apr 30, 20275 days · Mon–FriBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon May 17 – May 21, 20275 days · Mon–FriSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Jun 7 – Jun 11, 20275 days · Mon–FriAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Jun 21 – Jun 25, 20275 days · Mon–FriBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Jul 12 – Jul 16, 20275 days · Mon–FriSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Jul 26 – Jul 30, 20275 days · Mon–FriAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Aug 16 – Aug 20, 20275 days · Mon–FriBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Sep 13 – Sep 17, 20275 days · Mon–FriSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Sep 20 – Sep 24, 20275 days · Mon–FriAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Oct 18 – Oct 22, 20275 days · Mon–FriBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Nov 1 – Nov 5, 20275 days · Mon–FriSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Nov 15 – Nov 19, 20275 days · Mon–FriAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Dec 6 – Dec 10, 20275 days · Mon–FriBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Guaranteed to run means the class goes ahead whatever the enrollment.
Prices shown are MSRP. Qualified military personnel funding through Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 pay a flat $1,500 per class, whatever the listed price. Everyone else — call 855-868-4467 about group pricing, discounts and current promotions.