Automation and DevOps, Associate (JNCIA-DevOps) Certification

Automation and DevOps, Associate (JNCIA-DevOps) Certification 

Earn an associate-level certification that demonstrates your understanding of DevOps and automation concepts as they pertain to Juniper devices and solutions.

One of two certifications in the Automation and DevOps track, the JNCIA-DevOps, associate, is designed for networking professionals with introductory-level knowledge of automation tools and best practices. This track enables you to demonstrate competency in common scripting languages and tools for automating device and network functions.

This track includes two certifications:

    • JNCIA-DevOps: Automation and DevOps, Associate. For details, see the sections below.
    • JNCIS-DevOps: Automation and DevOps, Specialist. For details, see JNCIS-DevOps.

Exam Preparation

We recommend the following resources to help you prepare for your exam. However, these resources aren't required, and using them doesn't guarantee you'll pass the exam.

Exam Resources

Additional Preparation

Exam Objectives

Here’s a high-level view of the skillset required to successfully complete the JNCIA-DevOps certification exam.

Exam Objective Description
Junos Automation Stack and DevOps Concepts Identify concepts and general features of Junos Platform automation or DevOps
  • Automation tools
  • Automation frameworks
  • Automation APIs
  • DevOps culture, practices, and tools
NETCONF/XML API Identify concepts and general functionality of XML, the XML API, XPath, or Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF)
  • XML concepts and syntax
  • XPath concepts and syntax
  • NETCONF concepts
  • XML API concepts and syntax
Data Serialization Identify the concepts, benefits, or operation of data serialization
  • YAML
  • JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
Python/PyEZ Identify Python or PyEZ tools for automating Junos OS devices and networks
  • Syntax and concepts
  • Junos Snapshot Administrator (JSNAPy)
  • Jinja2
  • Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs)
  • PyEZ exception handling
  • Device status and configuration handling
Rest API Identify the concepts, benefits, or operation of the Junos REST API
  • Junos REST API
  • Junos REST API Explorer
  • Client URL (cURL) access for the REST API

Exam Details

Exam questions are derived from the recommended training and the exam resources listed above. Pass/fail status is available immediately after taking the exam. The exam is only provided in English.

Exam Code

  • JN0-224

Prerequisite Certification

  • None

Delivered by

Exam Length

  • 90 minutes

Exam Type

  • 65 multiple-choice questions

Exam Length

  • Junos 24.2
  • Python 3.8.10
  • PyEZ 2.6.3

Recertification

Juniper certifications are valid for three years. For more information, see Recertification.