JN0-211 Cloud-Associate (JNCIA-Cloud) Exam

Exam Code : JN0-211
Prerequisite Certification : None
Delivered by : Pearson VUE
Exam Length : 90 minutes
Exam Type : 65 multiple-choice questions
Software Versions

Junos OS: 18.4
Contrail: 5.1
Contrail Insights (Formerly AppFormix): 2.18
Contrail Service Orchstration: 5.0
NorthStar Controller: 5.0

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

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.

The Cloud track enables you to demonstrate competence with cloud networking architectures such as multiclouds, software-defined networking, SD-WAN, and other cloud technologies. JNCIA-Cloud, the associate-level certification in this track, is designed for networking professionals with introductory-level knowledge of Juniper Networks cloud-based networking architectures, theory, and best practices. The written exam verifies your understanding of cloud-based networking principles and technologies.

This track includes four certifications:
JNCIA-Cloud: Cloud, Associate. For details, see the sections below.
JNCIS-Cloud: Cloud, Specialist. For details, see JNCIS-Cloud.
JNCIP-Cloud: Cloud, Professional. For details, see JNCIP-Cloud.
JNCIE-Cloud: Cloud, Expert. For details, see JNCIE-Cloud.

Recommended Training
Juniper Networks Cloud Fundamentals (JCF)
Exam Resources Industry/product knowledge
Juniper TechLibrary
NorthStar Controller Datasheet
NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Additional Preparation : Juniper Learning Portal

Objective Description

Cloud Architectures
Identify the concepts or functionality of various fundamental elements of cloud networking
Public, private, and hybrid cloud
XaaS components offered as services in a cloud environment
Underlay versus overlay

XML/NETCONF
Identify concepts and general features of XML, the XML API, XPath, or NETCONF
XML concepts and syntax
XPath concepts and syntax
NETCONF concepts
XML API concepts and syntax

Data Serialization
Identify concepts, benefits, or operation of data serialization
YAML
JSON

Ansible
Identify the use of Ansible for automating Junos tasks
Architecture and capabilities
Play books
Juniper Junos Ansible modules: modifying configurations, operations commands, and software updates
Basic inventory files

Python/PyEZ
Identify Python or PyEZ tools for automating Junos
Syntax and concepts
RPCs
PyEZ exception handling
Device status and configuration handling

REST API
Identify the concepts, benefits, or operation of the Junos REST API
Configuring the Junos REST API
Using the REST API Explorer
Using curl to access the REST API

QUESTION 1
You are responsible for optimizing a global MPLS WAN. You must determine the optimal MPLS forwarding paths and automate the provisioning of the forwarding paths into the network.
Which Juniper Networks SDN solution will satisfy the requirements?

A. Contrail
B. Network Director
C. NorthStar Controller
D. Policy Enforcer

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 2
Which two protocols provide loop prevention in an underlay network? (Choose two.)

A. OSPF
B. VPLS
C. EVPN
D. MSTP

Correct Answer: AD

QUESTION 3
You are the administrator of an MPLS WAN. Intermittent WAN hardware failures are causing customer traffic
to route over newly computed forwarding paths that do not satisfy service level agreements.
Which Juniper Networks solution would be used to analyze this problem?

A. Contrail
B. NorthStar Planner
C. AppFormix
D. Network Director

Correct Answer: B