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Juniper JNCIS-MistAI-Wired exam guide

Exam JN0-460

JNCIS-MistAI-Wired validates intermediate skills in deploying and operating Juniper EX switches through the Mist cloud: switch templates, wired assurance, campus fabric (EVPN-VXLAN) and troubleshooting with Marvis.

Questions65
Time limit90 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$300 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or online proctored

Format: Multiple choice.

Who it's for

Campus network engineers who hold JNCIA-MistAI and manage EX switching through Mist.

What the exam covers

Mist Wired Architecture—
Switch Onboarding and Templates—
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching via Mist—
Wired Assurance and SLEs—
Campus Fabric (EVPN-VXLAN)—
Marvis for Wired Troubleshooting—

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

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: A valid JNCIA-MistAI certification.

Recommended: Hands-on experience with EX switches managed by Mist.

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

  • Onboarding EX switches to Mist
  • Building switch templates and port profiles
  • Configuring VLANs, routing and port security via Mist
  • Deploying campus fabric topologies
  • Using wired SLEs for troubleshooting
  • Using Marvis actions for wired issues

Job roles

Campus Network EngineerNetwork EngineerSwitching EngineerNetwork AdministratorNetwork Operations Engineer

Where it fits in your path

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Juniper JNCIS-MistAI-Wired

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Mist wired architecture, onboarding and templates.
  2. Week 2: Switching configuration via Mist; port profiles and dynamic port configuration.
  3. Week 3: Campus fabric designs (EVPN multihoming, core-distribution, IP Clos).
  4. Week 4: Wired SLEs and Marvis troubleshooting; practice questions and book.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Know the three Mist campus fabric topologies and when each is used.
  • Understand template inheritance from organization to site to switch.
  • Know wired SLE metrics and their classifiers.
  • Expect Junos-level switching questions, not just Mist UI.
  • Juniper does not publish the passing score or objective weights, so cover every listed objective rather than gambling on a few.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need JNCIA-MistAI first?

Yes, JNCIA-MistAI is required.

How much does it cost?

Juniper specialist exams have historically been $300 USD; confirm when booking.

How long is it valid?

3 years.

JNCIS-MistAI-Wired vs JNCIS-ENT?

Wired focuses on Mist cloud-managed campus; ENT is CLI-centric enterprise routing and switching.

Is it worth it?

Yes for teams standardizing campus switching on Mist.

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.