Alternatives to the Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification for Expert Network Engineers

Comparable enterprise routing and switching credentials from HPE Juniper Networking

For network engineers working at expert level on enterprise routing, switching, and assurance, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure is one reference point among several. The reviewed options below are enterprise routing and switching credentials from HPE Juniper Networking, set out as comparable choices.

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Why compare

Enterprise networking options to weigh next to CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure

Readers weighing CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure find comparable enterprise routing and switching credentials from HPE Juniper Networking, offered at expert and professional levels. They are reviewed options for readers comparing vendors, not equals and not a ranking.

Starting point

Reference facts

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure

Cisco

Level: Expert
Credential type: Professional certification
Exam type: Written
Study time: 360-650h
Known price: $400

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Comparable

Comparable options to CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure

Credentials aimed at a similar goal and level, from another angle or provider. A similar purpose does not make them interchangeable.

HPE Juniper Networking

HPE Juniper Networking Enterprise Routing and Switching, Expert (JNCIE-ENT)

Expert enterprise routing lab from Juniper

HPE Juniper Networking Enterprise Routing and Switching, Expert is the other-provider expert tier for enterprise routing and switching, assessed entirely through a hands-on lab.

Who it suits

Aimed at senior network engineers in Junos-based enterprise networks, or those choosing a vendor for their expert-level credential.

Key differences

It is tied to Junos platforms and Juniper's enterprise campus routing, in place of the Cisco enterprise architecture, SD-WAN, and assurance topics in the CCIE.
The credential is lab-only, whereas the CCIE adds a written exam before the lab.
Software-defined networking and assurance coverage is less central, so it is more of a classic routing and switching test.

Level: Expert
Assessment: Lab
Study time: 320-560h
Listed from: $1,600

HPE Juniper Networking

HPE Juniper Networking Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-ENT)

Written Juniper enterprise routing credential

JNCIP-ENT tests advanced enterprise routing and switching on a written exam, suiting experienced engineers who want a vendor credential short of an expert lab.

Who it suits

Good for experienced engineers on Junos networks who want vendor-recognized proof of advanced routing skills without committing to an expert lab.

Key differences

It sits a tier below expert, so the depth and troubleshooting pressure of a lab-based expert track are not required.
Junos routing protocols and switching features are the subject matter instead of the Cisco architecture and SDN material.
As a written test it fits study plans built around reading and practice questions more than lab hours.

Level: Professional
Assessment: Written
Study time: 160-300h
Listed from: $400

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How the options compare on the record

Structured facts from each certification record, with CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure as the reference row. Prices and exam details change, so check the provider before deciding.

Certification	Compared for	Level	Assessment	Study time	Listed from
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Cisco	Reference	Expert	Written	360-650h	$400
HPE Juniper Networking Enterprise Routing and Switching, Expert (JNCIE-ENT) HPE Juniper Networking	Comparable	Expert	Lab	320-560h	$1,600
HPE Juniper Networking Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-ENT) HPE Juniper Networking	Comparable	Professional	Written	160-300h	$400

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