JNCIA-Junos is the entry point to Juniper certification, now offered under the HPE Juniper Networking banner. It checks that you understand networking fundamentals and the Junos OS itself: the CLI, the candidate configuration, monitoring, routing and filtering. Across four days, theory alternates with labs on virtual devices and practice sets in the JN0-106 style.
The essentials
Publisher : Juniper Networks
Certification : Junos, Associate (JNCIA-Junos)
Exam code : JN0-106
Duration : 4 days (28 h)
Level : Foundation
Formats : Live virtual class · In-person in Casablanca · On-site (intra-company)
Languages : French or English
Exam facts : 65 multiple-choice questions · 90 min · English only · Pearson VUE
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Review IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, collision and broadcast domains
Understand the Junos architecture: control plane, forwarding plane, Routing Engine and PFE
Move around the CLI and handle the candidate configuration, commits and rollbacks
Complete an initial setup: user accounts, login classes, interfaces, NTP, SNMP and syslog
Monitor and maintain a device: show and monitor commands, upgrades, root password recovery
Configure static routes and work with routing tables, preference and routing instances
Write routing policies and firewall filters, including unicast RPF checks
Program
Networking fundamentals
Switches, routers, Ethernet and Layer 2 addressing
IP addressing, masks, subnetting and supernetting, binary conversion
Longest match, CoS, connection-oriented vs connectionless protocols
Junos OS and user interfaces
Software architecture, transit and exception traffic
CLI modes, help and output filtering
Active vs candidate configuration, rollback, comparing and loading files
J-Web core functions
Configuration basics
Factory-default state and initial configuration
User accounts, login classes and authentication methods
Interface types and properties, configuration groups
NTP, SNMP, syslog, archival, tracing and rescue configuration
Operational monitoring and maintenance
Show and monitor commands, interface statistics and errors
Tools: ping, traceroute, SSH
Installing and upgrading Junos OS, powering on and off
Root password recovery
Routing, policy and firewall filters
Routing vs forwarding tables, route preference, routing instances
Static routing and why dynamic protocols matter
Default policies, import/export, terms and match conditions
Firewall filters: structure, actions, effect on packets, unicast RPF
Prerequisites
Juniper sets no prerequisite for the exam
Basic networking knowledge (OSI model, IP addressing) makes the course easier
Comfort with a command-line interface
Target audience
Network technicians and administrators new to Junos
Engineers from other vendors joining a Juniper estate
Support and NOC teams at service providers and enterprises
Students aiming for higher levels in the Juniper tracks
The exam
Exam JN0-106 leads to the Junos, Associate (JNCIA-Junos) certification. It contains 65 multiple-choice questions to answer in 90 minutes, is delivered by Pearson VUE and is available in English only. It is based on Junos OS 21.2. There is no prerequisite. The certification is valid for three years and opens the way to Juniper's enterprise, security and service provider tracks.
Preparation tips
Type every command yourself: the exam tests CLI logic and the configuration hierarchy
Drill subnetting until you can do it without hesitation
Walk through a routing policy term by term on paper
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
JN0-105 or JN0-106: which exam should I take?
JN0-106 is the current JNCIA-Junos exam listed by Juniper. Prepare against its objectives; JN0-105 material is still useful for the fundamentals.
Is Juniper now part of HPE?
Yes. HPE completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks on 2 July 2025. The certifications are still run by Juniper under the HPE Juniper Networking name.
Is the exam available in French?
No, Juniper offers it in English only. The course itself can be delivered in French.
How long is JNCIA-Junos valid?
Three years. After that you renew it under Juniper's recertification policy.
Which course formats and languages?
Live online, in person in Casablanca or on-site at your organization, in French or English.
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