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WELCOME
Thank you for joining us for the quarterly Juniper Networks
Certification Program (JNCP) Webcast
Introducing today’s speakers
Lawrence Rust, Education Services Marketing Manager
Liz Burns, JNCP Program Manager
Kieran Milne, JNCP Technical Lead
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Protecting the integrity and value of JNCP certification
Moving all JNCP testing to Pearson VUE
Enforcement of our exam security policies
JNCP framework and curriculum update
New certifications
New courses
Juniper Learning Bytes update
Keeping in touch
Website
J-Net
Certification Program
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NEW TEST DELIVERY PARTNER
Effective August 1 all Juniper exams became available at
Pearson VUE testing centers, in addition to Prometric
Effective October 1 Pearson VUE will be the exclusive test
delivery partner for Juniper Networks Certification
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WHY MOVE TESTING TO PEARSON VUE?
Pearson VUE is the leader in supporting IT certification programs and brings to
Juniper
GROWTH
5,000 testing centers worldwide
Coverage is the same or greater than Prometric
Continues to grow this channel to meet increasing IT client delivery requirements
Sets high quality and security standards within their channel
INNOVATION
Well funded to invest in new and better technologies and processes
Have a roadmap into 2013 to regularly update and innovate exam delivery technologies
Have invested in several different parts of the certification “ecosystem” - candidate management
systems (I7/CertManager), on-line publishing and study guides, exam prep programs, etc.
VALUE
Industry leading exam security framework, including a secure test driver that they continue to
enhance, high quality testing centers, secure test admission requirements and early exam fraud
detection.
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WHAT IS CHANGING?
Effective August 1, 2012 Juniper started transitioning JNCP exam
delivery to Pearson VUE.
The transition occurs over several months, minimizing any negative
impact on our candidates
During August and September ALL JNCP exams will be delivered
through both Prometric and Pearson VUE testing centers.
October 1, Juniper exams available ONLY at Pearson VUE
No impact on outstanding Prometric vouchers
Valid at Prometric thru September and Pearson VUE after October 3
Pearson VUE only vouchers in course kits and Fast Track Portal
as of August 1
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KEY DATES
KEY DATES ACTIONS
Effective August 1,
2012
Can register and take exams at Pearson VUE
Can purchase exam vouchers from Pearson VUE
Will get Pearson VUE exam vouchers from the
FastTrack portal and in specific course materials
Cannot purchase vouchers from Prometric
August 1 through
September 30,
2012
Juniper exams available at both Pearson VUE and
Prometric
No difference in exams between testing vendors*
Prometric vouchers accepted at Prometric only
Pearson VUE vouchers accepted at Pearson VUE only
October 1, 2012
and onward
Juniper exams available at Pearson VUE only
October 3, 2012
and onward
Unexpired, unredeemed Prometric vouchers accepted
at Pearson VUE
*VUE will charge VAT in some countries where Prometric did not.
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PROTECTING THE VALUE OF YOUR CERTIFICATION
JNCP Exam Security policies available on the JNCP website
JNCP Exam Security Policies
Violation of these policies will result in
Warning Letter and/or
Exam results revoked and/or
Banned from participating in the JNCP
Stakes are high – be careful what about how you prepare for your exams
Do not share questions/answers with others
Do not prepare using actual questions/answers
Materials and training offered by Juniper and our education partners is the
best approach
Check out our Blog on Jnet for additional information
Juniper Networks Protects the Value of the JNCIA,JNCIS, JNCIP
Technical Certifications
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Protecting the integrity and value of JNCP certification
Moving all JNCP testing to Pearson VUE
Enforcement of our exam security policies
JNCP Framework and curriculum update
New certifications
New courses
Juniper Learning Bytes Update
Keeping in Touch
Website
JNet
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NEW CERTIFICATIONS – JUNOS PULSE
Exam and
Credential
Recommended
Training Topics
Junos Pulse Access
Control, Specialist
(JNCIS-AC)
Exam code: JN0-314
Exam length: 90 minutes
Exam type: 70 questions
Available: Now Replaces: JNCIA-AC
• Junos Pulse Access
Control
• Initial Configuration
• Roles
• End User Access
• Firewall Enforcement
• Layer 2 Enforcement
• Endpoint Defense
• Authentication Options
• Management & Troubleshooting
• High Availability • Integration
Junos Pulse Secure
Access, Specialist
(JNCIS-SA)
Exam code: JN0-355
Exam length: 90 minutes
Exam type: 70 questions
Available: Sept 28, 2012 Replaces: JNCIA/S-SSL
• Junos Pulse Secure Access
• Initial Configuration
• Roles
• Policies and Profiles
• Authentication
• Client/Server Communications
• Junos Pulse Client
• Junos Pulse Collaboration
• Endpoint Security
• Virtualization
• High Availability
• Administration, Management and Troubleshooting
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NEW CERTIFICATIONS – QFABRIC
Exam and
Credential
Recommended
Training Topics
QFabric, Specialist
(JNCIS-QF)
Exam code: JN0-370
Exam length: 90 minutes
Exam type: 70 questions
Available: Sept 28, 2012
Configuring and
Monitoring QFabric
Systems
Troubleshooting
QFabric Systems
(Available Nov,
2012)
QFabric System Concepts
System Setup, Configuration and
Troubleshooting
Layer 2 Operations and
Troubleshooting
Layer 3 Operations and
Troubleshooting
Data Center Storage Fundamentals
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JUNIPER NETWORKS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
FRAMEWORK—Q3 2012
Note: Information current as of August 2012. Consult www.juniper.net/certification for the latest information. * Available Q3 2012. Replaces JNCIA/JNCIS-SSL . **Available Q3 2012. Requires JNCIS-ENT.
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JNCIA — Junos
JNCIS-SP JNCIS-SEC
Service
Provider
Routing
and
Switching
JNCIS-ENT
Enterprise
Routing
and
Switching
Junos
Security
Firewall/
VPN
IDP
Series
Junos Pulse
Secure
Access
Junos Pulse
Access
Control
E Series
JNCIP-SP JNCIP-ENT JNCIP-SEC
JNCIE-SP JNCIE-ENT JNCIE-SEC
Product/Technology Track
Junos Track
JNCIA-
FWV
JNCIA-
IDP
JNCIS-
AC
JNCIA-
E
JNCIS-
SA*
JNCIS-
FWV
JNCIS-
QF**
QFabric
JNCIS-
E
JNCIP-
E
JNCIA-
WX
WX
In Development
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NEW COURSES
Available Now
Junos Pulse Secure Access (JPSA)
4-day ILT
Configuring and Monitoring QFabric Systems (CMQS)
2-day ILT
Available Q3/Q4
Troubleshooting QFabric Systems (TQS)
J-IPv6 (Junos IPv6)
CMvGW (Configuring and Monitoring the vGW Virtual Gateway)
JSE (Junos Space Essentials)
CSTRM (Configuring Security Threat Response Manager)
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Attend a select Juniper Networks Education course
Receive a free certification exam voucher in your student kit
www.juniper.net/training/news
EXAM VOUCHERS IN THE STUDENT KITS
Course Related Certification Credential
Junos Routing Essentials Juniper Networks Certified Associate Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
Junos Service Provider Switching Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Service Provider Routing
and Switching (JNCIS-SP)
Junos Enterprise Switching Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Enterprise Routing and
Switching (JNCIS-ENT)
Junos Security Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC)
Junos Unified Threat Management Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC)
Junos Multicast Routing Juniper Networks Certified Professional Service Provider
Routing and Switching (JNCIP-SP)
Advanced Junos Enterprise Switching Juniper Networks Certified Professional Enterprise Routing and
Switching (JNCIP-ENT)
Junos Intrusion Prevention System
Functionality
Juniper Networks Certified Professional Security (JNCIP-SEC)
Junos Pulse Access Control Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Junos Pulse Access
Control (JNCIS-AC)
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Protecting the integrity and value of JNCP certification
Moving all JNCP testing to Pearson VUE
Enforcement of our exam security policies
JNCP Framework and curriculum update
New certifications
New courses
Juniper Learning Bytes Update
Keeping in Touch
Website
JNet
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JUNIPER LEARNING BYTES…EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE BIT BY BIT
What are Learning Bytes??
Short and concise tips and instructions on specific features and
functions of Juniper technologies
Taught by training experts
Relevant for all skill levels
Video-based…learn when you want, in the office or on the go
Free of charge!
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OUR NEWEST LEARNING BYTES
Title
Branch SRX Series – USB Autoinstall Learning Byte
Clustering Learning Byte
Configuration Archival Learning Byte
Configuring Layer-3 Routed VLAN Interfaces on an EX Series Switch Learning Byte
Firewall Filter Basics Learning Byte
Intermediate MPLS: Basic RSVP-Signaled LSPs Learning Byte
Juniper Wireless LAN Configuring a VLAN
Junos Administrator Permissions (Spanish)
Junos CLI Shortcuts Learning Byte (Spanish)
Junos Password Recovery Learning Byte
Policy Tracing Learning Byte
Real-time Performance Monitoring (RPM) Learning Byte
RingMaster - Configuring SNMP for Monitoring Learning Byte
SRX Source NAT Learning Byte
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LEARNING BYTES: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
“Tell, then Show”: Learning Bytes first discuss the feature’s importance
and use; then “shows” how to execute the feature on a Junos device.
Additional Learning: Learning Bytes typically include recommendations
on where to learn more about the topic.
Ratings: Once you’ve viewed a Learning Byte, you can rate it.
New Bytes: new Learning Bytes are always in development and added
to the site regularly
Suggest a Topic: Have an idea for a Learning Byte? You can submit a
request for a Byte.
www.juniper.net/learningbytes
Learning Bytes…expand your knowledge bit by bit
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Protecting the integrity and value of JNCP certification
Moving all JNCP testing to Pearson VUE
Enforcement of our exam security policies
JNCP Framework and curriculum update
New certifications
New courses
Juniper Learning Bytes Update
Keeping in Touch
Website
JNet
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KEEPING IN TOUCH
Program Manager - Liz Burns – [email protected]
@JuniperCertify; @JuniperEducate
Training, Certification and Career forum
LinkedIn – multiple LinkedIn groups
Certification Program website: www.juniper.net/certification
Customer Service alias: [email protected]