Enterprise Routing and Switching, Expert (JNCIE-ENT) Certification Overview

Announcement

On July 13, 2026, there will be a new exam for the Juniper Networks Certified Expert, Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIE-ENT) certification. View the information for the new Enterprise Routing and Switching, Expert (JPR-946) exam

The Enterprise Routing and Switching track enables you to demonstrate competence with networking technology in general and Juniper Networks enterprise routing and switching platforms. JNCIE-ENT is at the pinnacle of the enterprise routing and switching certification track. The practical exam is designed to validate your ability to deploy, configure, manage and troubleshoot Junos-based enterprise routing and switching platforms.

Throughout the 6-hour exam, you will build an enterprise network infrastructure consisting of multiple routers and switching devices. You will perform system configuration on all devices and configure protocols and features, such as IGPs, BGP, EVPN, Layer 2 features, routing policies, and class of service.

This track contains four certifications:

JNCIA-Junos: Junos, Associate. For details, see JNCIA-Junos .
JNCIS-ENT: Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist. For details, see JNCIS-ENT .
JNCIP-ENT: Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional. For details, see JNCIP-ENT .
JNCIE-ENT: Enterprise Routing and Switching, Expert. For details, see the sections below.

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.

Recommended Training

JNCIE-ENT Certification Self-Study Bundle
All courses listed for the underlying certifications

Exam Resources

Junos OS Documentation
EX4300 Documentation
vMX Documentation
Extensive real-world hands-on experience

Additional Preparation

Juniper Learning Portal

Exam Objectives

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

Exam Objective	Description
Automation	On-box and off-box scripts Commit, OP, and event scripts PyEZ scripts Junos Space Importing devices into Network Manager Configuration Management
Class of Service	CoS configuration and troubleshoot Multiple queues BA classifier Multifield classifier Rewrite rules Policers
EVPN	EVPN configuration and troubleshoot
IGP	OSPFv2, OSPFv3, and IS-IS Authentication Multi-area OSPF NSSA IPv4 routes using OSPFv3 Routing policy
BGP	BGP troubleshoot and configuration Multi-ISP routing IBGP route-reflector Resolution of BGP Hidden Routes BGP route-selection process IBGP, LOCAL_PREF, AS-Path, Prepend/MED Protocol preferences BGP communities BGP routing policy
System Setup	Device-level security Securing local control plane Interfaces AE interface LACP VRRP System-level configurations SNMP System logging User account DHCP services NTP
Layer 2 Switching and Security	Virtual Chassis VLAN IRB interfaces Private VLAN 802.1Q tunneling Native VLAN Spanning tree protocols Root bridges, root ports, designated ports Various guards for Spanning Tree POE and telephony functions VoIP VLAN assignments, VoIP class of service POE and LLDP-MED Layer 2 security DAI, DHCP snooping, storm control Layer 2 interface security features
Protocol Independent Routing	Protocol independent routing policy Aggregate, generate, qualified next hops, and static routes Filter-based forwarding GRE tunnels

Exam Details

Exam questions are derived from the recommended training and the exam resources listed above. The exam is only provided in English.

Exam Code

JPR-944

Prerequisite Certification

JNCIP-ENT

Delivered by

Juniper Networks

Exam Length

6 hours

Exam Type

Hands-on lab exam

Software Versions

vMX Virtual Router: 18.3
EX Series Switch: 18.4
Junos Space Network Director: 3.5

Recertification

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