Cloud Architecture
See how deployment models, service models, and cloud-native designs fit together.
Juniper Networks Certification Training
Master Cloud Networking Architectures.
Build competence in multicloud, SDN, NFV, and cloud-native networking through a practical JNCIA-Cloud learning path.
Cloud Core
SDN Controller
Kubernetes
Pod cluster
Overlay
VXLAN/EVPN
OpenStack
VM provisioned
user@cloud> show virtual-network status
Active overlays: 12
Orchestration state: Ready
9Skill domains
MulticloudArchitectures
GuidedLearning path
ExpertTrainer support
Course Overview
From Cloud Concepts to Confident Cloud Operations
JNCIA-Cloud training is designed for networking professionals who want a strong foundation in cloud-based networking architectures, virtualization, and orchestration platforms. The course connects core concepts to the tools used to deploy and manage modern cloud infrastructure.
Understand cloud deployment models
Explore SDN and NFV architectures
Work with Linux virtualization and containers
Manage workloads in OpenStack
Operate Kubernetes and OpenShift
Apply overlay and underlay networking
Your Learning Route
Cloud Networking Profile
01
UnderstandCloud and virtualization concepts
02
VirtualizeLinux hosts and containers
03
OrchestrateOpenStack, Kubernetes, OpenShift
04
ConnectSDN, NFV, and overlay networks
A structured path for professionals moving into cloud networking roles.
What You Gain
A Learning Experience Built Around Real Cloud Infrastructure
Clear concepts, hands-on orchestration practice, and overlay networking skills that transfer directly to multicloud environments.
Virtualization Skills
Work with hypervisors, KVM/QEMU, and Docker containers on Linux platforms.
Orchestration Practice
Provision and manage workloads across OpenStack, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
Overlay Networking
Understand encapsulation, tunneling, and SDN/NFV approaches to cloud connectivity.
Course Curriculum
Nine Domains. One Connected Cloud Learning Route.
Open each route card to explore the skills and practical concepts covered in the programme.
Deployment models (public, private, hybrid cloud)
Service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
Cloud-native architectures
Cloud automation tools
NFV architecture
NFV orchestration
Virtual Network Functions (VNFs)
SDN architecture
SDN controller
SDN solutions
Virtual network types
Underlay and overlay networks
Encapsulation and tunneling
MPLS over GRE and MPLS over UDP
VXLAN and EVPN with VXLAN
GENEVE encapsulation
Linux architecture
Hypervisor types (type 1 and type 2)
Hypervisor operations and concepts
KVM/QEMU concepts and operations
Creating virtual machines
Container versus virtual machine
Container components
Creating containers using Docker
Creating and managing VMs in OpenStack
Automation using HEAT templates in YAML
Using OpenStack UIs
OpenStack networking plugins
OpenStack security groups
Creating and managing containers in Kubernetes
Kubernetes API objects (Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments, Services)
Kubernetes namespaces
CNI plug-ins
Creating, managing, and monitoring OpenShift workloads
Navigating the OpenShift CLI or WebUI
Node types (provisioner and control plane)
Network types (routable, provisioning, management)
Talk to Zetlan
Ready to Make Cloud Networking Part of Your Skill Set?
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