The common vendor associate for networking basics
Cisco's associate networking credential is the most common point of comparison for Junos fundamentals, with broader coverage of access, IP services, security basics, and automation.
Who it suits
Early-career network staff deciding which vendor to learn first, or career changers who want a general networking foundation with a broad scope. It suits those whose workplace or target employers run Cisco equipment.
Key differences
- It spans network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation, while the Juniper exam concentrates on networking fundamentals and Junos operating system basics.
- Study centers on Cisco's command line and platforms instead of the Junos user interfaces and configuration model.
- It is widely recognized across employers that run Cisco gear, whereas Junos is stronger where service provider or Juniper campus and data center networks dominate.
- Level
- Associate
- Assessment
- Written
- Study time
- 70-140h
- Listed from
- $300