Exam Description & OverviewThe JN0‑650 exam is the written test for the JNCIP‑ENT (Enterprise Routing & Switching, Professional) certification from Juniper Networks. Level & Role: Professional-level certification for experienced networking professionals familiar with Junos OS and enterprise networking. Format: 65 multiple-choice questions, with 90 minutes to complete. Passing Score: Typically around 60–70%, depending on the exam version. Delivery: Conducted via Pearson VUE. Recertification: Valid for three years.
Key Topics CoveredCore routing protocols (IGPs, BGP) and path control Policy-based routing and routing policy language MPLS VPN technologies and traffic engineering IPv6 routing and addressing strategies Layer 2 switching, VLANs, and forwarding mechanisms Routing platform architecture, management, and security hardening High availability, redundancy, and resiliency Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic management Multicast routing and group communications Network automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Exam Ideal ForNetwork engineers and architects working in enterprise environments with large-scale routing and switching. Professionals with prior experience or JNCIS-ENT certification. Engineers responsible for designing, deploying, and troubleshooting complex Juniper-based networks. Individuals wanting to validate skills in advanced networking topics like MPLS, IPv6, EVPN/VXLAN, automation, and high availability. Those aiming to progress toward expert-level Juniper certifications.
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