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Data Center, Specialist (JNCIS-DC)







The Data Center track enables you to demonstrate competence with data center technologies and related configuration and troubleshooting skills. JNCIS-DC, the Specialist-level certification in this track, is designed for data center networking professionals with intermediate knowledge of the Juniper Networks Apstra software and data center devices. The written exam verifies your understanding of data center technologies, related platform configuration, and troubleshooting skills.



This track includes four certifications :

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.



Recommended Training


  • Data Center Automation Using Juniper Apstra

Exam Resources


  • Industry/product knowledge
  • Juniper TechLibrary

Additional Preparation


  • Learning Portal


Exam Details

Exam questions are derived from the recommended training and the exam resources listed above. The exam is only provided in English.



Exam Code


JN0-480


Prerequisite Certification


JNCIA-DC


Delivered by


Pearson VUE

Exam Length


90 minutes


Exam Type


65 multiple-choice questions


Software Version


  • Apstra 4.0.2
  • Junos 21.2




Data Center Specialist (JNCIS-DC)

1. Describe the concepts, operation, or functionality of an IP fabric

  • Spine-Leaf topology design
  • ECMP load balancing
  • Underlay and Overlay routing strategies
  • Juniper Networks best practices

  • EVI
  • Bridge domain
  • Ethernet segments
  • Route distinguisher
  • Route target versus vrf-import and vrf-export policies
  • EVPN route types
  • ERB using Type 2 or Type 5

  • Control plane options
  • VNI-to-VLAN mapping
  • VTEP functions

  • Apstra Server
  • Apstra device agents
  • Apstra UI
  • RBAC (role-based access-control)
  • Event log
  • Syslog

  • DC Reference Design
  • Interface maps
  • Device profiles (e.g., interface naming and speeds)
  • Resources
  • Tags
  • Logical devices
  • Rack types
  • Planning total spine capacity
  • Templates

  • Fabric device management (e.g., install agents, system IDs)
  • Blueprint UI
  • Cable map
  • Device states
  • Deploy modes

  • Service versus probe anomalies
  • Usage of top-level tabs (dashboard, analytics, staged, uncommitted, active, time voyager)
  • Querying the blueprint
  • Find by tags
  • Making changes to a blueprint
  • Reverting
  • Time voyager usage
  • Property sets and configlets
  • Root cause identification
  • Virtual networks and connectivity templates
  • Adding a rack
  • Configuration types (e.g., rendered, incremental, and pristine configs)
  • Adding a generic system

  • Connectivity templates
  • Routing zones and VRFs
  • Routing policy
  • Virtual networks
  • Security policies
  • VMware integration as it relates to Apstra
  • Data Center Interconnect
  • Graph explorer
  • Graph queries
  • IBA probes


Fees Structure : 15500 INR / 185 USD
Total No of Class : 57 Video Class
Class Duration : 29:30 Working Hours
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Fees Structure : 22500 INR / 270 USD
Class Duration : 30 Days
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