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Juniper JNCIA-DevOps: Automation and DevOps Associate (JN0-224)

Get ready to earn your associate-level DevOps certification and become a professional network automation engineer. This JNCIA-DevOps training teaches you how automation works in Juniper networks, how DevOps principles apply to network operations, and what it takes to pass the JN0-224 exam. You’ll learn the core tools and concepts behind automating Junos devices, including APIs, scripting workflows, and the DevOps practices that help teams manage network infrastructure. Along the way, you’ll learn data formats like YAML and JSON, automation tools like Python and Juniper PyEZ, and common approaches to automation.

Knox HutchinsonCloud Computing & DevOps

Updated March 2026

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Who This Course Is For

The JNCIA-DevOps certification is an entry-level credential aimed at networking engineers and admins with at least one year of experience, and a basic understanding of Junos automation. This course can prepare you for roles like network automation engineer or DevOps engineer.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • Build and manage Junos automation workflows using Python and Juniper PyEZ
  • Use NETCONF and XML APIs to programmatically interact with Junos devices
  • Serialize and structure network data using YAML and JSON
  • Automate configuration and operational tasks through RPC calls and scripting
  • Use REST APIs and cURL to automate Junos device operations
  • Create repeatable network automation testing and validation using JSNAPy and Jinja2 templates

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  • Premium skill.Explore Automation Tools54m · 14 videos
  • Premium skill.Understand Principles of DevOps49m · 12 videos
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  • Premium skill.Get Primed on Python48m · 14 videos
  • Premium skill.Understand Data Serialization in APIs51m · 14 videos
  • Premium skill.Explore the XML API51m · 14 videos
  • Premium skill.Understand PyEZ and Other Automation Tools49m · 14 videos
  • Premium skill.Explore JUNOS REST APIs48m · 16 videos
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JNCIA-DevOps: Automation and DevOps Associate

The JNCIA-DevOps certification validates a candidate's understanding of foundational DevOps concepts and tools as they relate to Juniper Networks technologies. It is ideal for IT professionals who are beginning their journey in automation and DevOps,...

Exam JN0-224Level ProfessionalDifficulty BeginnerCost $200 USD
AutomationDevOpsJuniper NetworksScriptingNetwork Automation
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What IT leaders need to know before assigning this course

Network teams adopting Juniper automation need a shared foundation before they can safely standardize scripts, APIs, and DevOps workflows. This beginner-level JNCIA-DevOps course is a practical fit for IT Directors, Training Managers, and Team Leads upskilling network administrators or early-career network automation staff toward the JN0-224 exam. The ordered curriculum covers automation tools, DevOps principles, source control, Python basics, data serialization for APIs, XML APIs, PyEZ and related tools, and Junos REST APIs.

Plan for about 6.6 hours per learner of training time, making it realistic for onboarding cohorts or a focused sprint before automation responsibilities expand. Change management matters: teams should align on source control habits and API conventions before applying automation in production environments. CBT Nuggets Playlists help assign the path consistently, Practice Exams support certification readiness, Virtual Labs can reinforce hands-on work where available, and Team Reporting gives IT leaders visibility into completion progress.

Team Impact

How this training helps your team succeed

For teams supporting Juniper environments, this training helps turn one-off CLI work into repeatable, version-controlled automation. Learners practice source control with Git and GitHub, build Python-based automation against Junos and NETCONF, and connect those habits to CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code workflows. The operational payoff is cleaner change management, consistent repository-based collaboration, more repeatable infrastructure deployment, and a shared automation foundation for network engineers moving into DevOps responsibilities.

After completion

Capabilities your team walks away with

Knowledge

  • Core DevOps principles as they apply to network operations and automation.
  • The role of source control in managing automation code and team collaboration.
  • Python fundamentals relevant to network automation workflows.
  • How data serialization supports API-based communication.
  • The purpose of XML APIs, PyEZ, and Junos REST APIs in Juniper environments.

Ability

  • Explain where automation tools fit in a Juniper network operations workflow.
  • Use source control concepts to manage scripts and automation-related changes.
  • Read and reason about basic Python automation examples.
  • Interpret serialized data used in API requests and responses.
  • Identify when to use XML API, PyEZ, or REST API approaches for Junos automation tasks.

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  • Results roll up into team readiness reporting, so training hours go where they change outcomes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a JNCIA certification?

“JNCIA” stands for Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate, the entry-level tier in Juniper’s certification program. Each certification track (like Cloud, Data Center, Security, Automation and DevOps, etc.) begins with a JNCIA that covers the core concepts for that area. Earning a JNCIA shows employers that you understand the fundamentals of working with Juniper technologies and the Junos operating system. This course prepares you for Juniper's entry-level network automation certification, which focuses on using automation tools, scripting, APIs, and basic DevOps practices to manage and automate Junos devices.

What is the difference between JNCIA DevOps and Cisco DevNet?

JNCIA-DevOps and Cisco DevNet both focus on automation, but they’re built around different ecosystems. JNCIA-DevOps teaches how to automate Juniper networks, especially Junos devices, using tools like Python, Juniper PyEZ, NETCONF, and REST APIs. Cisco DevNet (which was recently rebranded to Cisco Automation) is broader and focuses on programmability across Cisco platforms, including networking, collaboration, and cloud tools. If your job involves Juniper gear, JNCIA-DevOps is the more directly relevant starting point.

Is JNCIA equivalent to CCNA?

JNCIA and CCNA are both appropriate for early-career networking pros, but they’re structured differently. CCNA is Cisco’s single entry-level certification that covers a broad range of networking fundamentals across its entire ecosystem. Juniper takes a more specialized approach: instead of one associate cert, it offers several JNCIA tracks, each focused on a specific area like Design, Service Provider routing, or Automation and DevOps. Both validate foundational networking knowledge, but JNCIA certifications are more closely tied to particular Juniper technologies. In practice, employers see JNCIA and CCNA as comparable starting points. The better choice for you will usually depend on whether your environment uses Cisco or Juniper equipment.

How much can you earn with a Juniper certification?

A Juniper certification alone doesn’t determine salary, but earning one can help you qualify for better networking roles. Most professionals who earn Juniper certifications work as network engineers, administrators, or infrastructure specialists. In the U.S., salaries for those jobs often range from about $75,000 to $130,000, depending on experience and responsibility. JNCIA is an entry-level certification, and so it’ll help you get started or demonstrate familiarity with Juniper platforms. Higher-level certifications (like JNCIP or JNCIE) tend to have a bigger effect because they show deeper expertise and the ability to design or operate large networks.

What jobs can I get with a JNCIA-DevOps certification?

Earning the JNCIA-DevOps can help you qualify for roles that deal with automation and modern infrastructure operations. Many people who earn this cert are already network engineers or administrators, and want to start incorporating automation into their job. The skills you'll get from this DevOps training apply to jobs like network automation engineer, DevOps engineer, site reliability engineer (SRE), or infrastructure engineer. Automation is rapidly becoming a normal part of operating modern networks, so taking this JNCIA-DevOps course can not just open the door to more advanced engineering and architecture roles over time, but can also make sure you stay qualified in your position.

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