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Juniper JNCIP-SP exam guide

Exam JN0-664

JNCIP-SP validates professional-level service provider routing on Junos: advanced OSPF, IS-IS and BGP, class of service, multicast, MPLS and Layer 2/Layer 3 VPNs. It is the step before the JNCIE-SP lab.

Questions65
Time limit120 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$400 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or online proctored

Format: Multiple choice.

Who it's for

Senior SP engineers with JNCIS-SP who design and troubleshoot carrier networks.

What the exam covers

OSPF—
IS-IS—
BGP—
Class of Service—
IP Multicast—
MPLS—
Layer 3 VPNs—
Layer 2 VPNs and EVPN—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: A valid JNCIS-SP certification.

Recommended: Several years of hands-on SP routing with Junos.

Keeping it active

Valid for 3 years. Recertify by passing the current version of the same exam or a higher-level exam in the same track before expiry; recertifying a higher level also renews the lower-level certifications in that track.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Scaling IS-IS and BGP in SP cores
  • Configuring MPLS traffic engineering
  • Building Layer 3 VPNs
  • Deploying Layer 2 VPNs and EVPN
  • Implementing multicast
  • Implementing class of service

Job roles

Senior Service Provider EngineerIP/MPLS EngineerBackbone ArchitectNetwork ArchitectNetwork Consultant

Where it fits in your path

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  1. Week 1-2: Advanced IS-IS and BGP (route reflection, confederations, communities).
  2. Week 3: MPLS and traffic engineering.
  3. Week 4: Layer 3 VPNs and Layer 2 VPNs/EVPN.
  4. Week 5: Multicast and CoS; practice questions and book.

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Exam-day tips

  • Know L3VPN route distinguisher vs route target and the inet.3 / bgp.l3vpn.0 tables.
  • Be comfortable with RSVP-TE constraints and CSPF behavior.
  • Know BGP community manipulation in routing policy.
  • Expect multicast questions on PIM modes and RP discovery.
  • Juniper does not publish the passing score or objective weights, so cover every listed objective rather than gambling on a few.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need JNCIS-SP first?

Yes, JNCIS-SP is required.

How much does JNCIP-SP cost?

Juniper professional exams have historically been $400 USD; confirm when booking.

How long is it valid?

3 years.

JNCIP-SP vs JNCIP-ENT?

SP focuses on MPLS and VPN services for carriers; ENT focuses on enterprise campus and routing.

Is it worth it?

Yes for carrier and large-backbone engineers; it is required for the JNCIE-SP lab.

Official page: www.juniper.net. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.