Looking to build a test lab for JNCIA

[groque]

Hi all,

I am looking to build myself a small test lab to get ready to take on the Juniper routing, then switching then firewall exams. What type of equipment would you guys recommend.

I would like to go for my JNCIA as soon as possible for those who have Juniper and Cisco certifications is there a big difference betwen JNCIA and CCNA except for the proprietary commands?

Thanks for the reponses

[muttbarker]

I would say you could get by with a single J series router - J2350 as an example. The router supports virtual-routers so within the one box you can build out an entire network. Then pick up a couple of low end firewalls 5GT, or SSG5 and you would be set. You can build out one heck of a network with that simple setup, and then if you wanted to go forward on switching a EX3200 would be a lot of fun.

Juniper provides the "Fast Track" program which gives you access to the training documentation for the JNCIA-ER, JNICS-ER, JNICS-ES (JUNOS Enhanced Services) and JNCIA-EX exams.

These training docs and lab guides will get you 85% - 90% of the way towards the exams in routing and switching.

[groque]

Sweet thanks I signed up for the fast track can't wait to nail down these certs. Are J series routers the lowest end. Does Juniper have routers equivalent to a Cisco 2621?

[muttbarker]

The J series routers are the lowest end. The lowest of the low is the J2320 which replaced the J2300. It is not in the same price point as a 2621 in the grey/aftermarket but if you work with your reseller (saw your other post about your network buildout) they should be able to get you a very sweet price. That is a nice firewall order