Exam Vouchers: Automation and DevOps, Associate (JNCIA-DevOps) (JN0-224)

Earn an associate-level certification that demonstrates your understanding of DevOps and automation concepts as they pertain to Juniper devices and solutions.

One of two certifications in the Automation and DevOps track, the JNCIA-DevOps, associate, is designed for networking professionals with introductory-level knowledge of automation tools and best practices. This track enables you to demonstrate competency in common scripting languages and tools for automating device and network functions.

This track includes two certifications:

- JNCIA-DevOps: Automation and DevOps, Associate. For details, see the sections below.

- JNCIS-DevOps: Automation and DevOps, Specialist. For details, see JNCIS-DevOps.

Exam Details

Exam Length: 90 minutes

Exam Type: 65 multiple-choice questions

Software Versions:

- Junos 24.2

- Python 3.8.10

- PyEZ 2.6.3

Recertification

Juniper certifications are valid for three years.

Prior to taking this exam you should be able to meet the following objectives:

• Identify concepts and general features of Junos Platform automation or DevOps
• Identify concepts and general functionality of XML, the XML API, XPath, or Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF)
• Identify the concepts, benefits, or operation of data serialization
• Identify Python or PyEZ tools for automating Junos OS devices and networks
• Identify the concepts, benefits, or operation of the Junos REST API

Junos Automation Stack and DevOps Concepts

• Automation tools
• Automation frameworks
• Automation APIs
• DevOps culture, practices, and tools

NETCONF/XML API

• XML concepts and syntax
• XPath concepts and syntax
• NETCONF concepts
• XML API concepts and syntax

Data Serialization

• YAML
• JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)

Python/PyEZ

• Syntax and concepts
• Junos Snapshot Administrator (JSNAPy)
• Jinja2
• Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs)
• PyEZ exception handling
• Device status and configuration handling

Rest API

• Junos REST API
• Junos REST API Explorer
• Client URL (cURL) access for the REST API

It recommended but not mandatory that candidates have completed the below training:

• Introduction to Junos Platform Automation and DevOps