JNCIA-CLOUD: Juniper Networks Certified Associate - Cloud (JNCIA-Cloud)
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About the JNCIA-Cloud Exam
Cloud, SDN, NFV, virtualization, and orchestration with OpenStack, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
250 original practice questions covering all 7 JNCIA-Cloud (JN0-214) exam domains: Cloud Fundamentals, Cloud Infrastructure (NFV and SDN), Network Virtualization, Cloud Virtualization, and orchestration with OpenStack, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. Concept-driven, character-based scenarios aligned to the current associate-level blueprint (Contrail 22.4, OpenStack Zed, Kubernetes 1.24, OpenShift 4.10).
Who Should Take This Exam?
The JNCIA-Cloud is designed for networking and IT professionals moving into cloud, SDN/NFV, and automation. Introductory hands-on exposure to Linux, containers, or any cloud platform is helpful but not required.
Typical study time: 3-6 weeks of focused study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | JN0-214 |
| Title | Juniper Networks Certified Associate - Cloud (JNCIA-Cloud) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Questions | 65 |
| Cost | $200 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Question Types | Multiple choice |
| Official Page | View on Juniper → |
Exam Domains & Weights
The JNCIA-Cloud exam covers 7 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Fundamentals | 12% | 30 |
| Cloud Infrastructure (NFV and SDN) | 18% | 45 |
| Network Virtualization | 12% | 30 |
| Cloud Virtualization | 18% | 45 |
| Cloud Orchestration with OpenStack | 14% | 35 |
| Cloud Orchestration with Kubernetes | 13% | 33 |
| Cloud Orchestration with OpenShift | 13% | 32 |
| Total | 100% | 250 |
💡 Study tip: Cloud Infrastructure (NFV and SDN) and Cloud Virtualization are the two heaviest domains (18% each) — start there. The orchestration domains (OpenStack, Kubernetes, OpenShift) together make up 40%, so get comfortable with hands-on container and VM concepts.
Practice Exam — 250 Questions
Prepare for the JNCIA-Cloud with our 250-question practice exam covering all 7 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
Juniper Certification Path
Juniper follows: Associate (JNCIA) → Specialist (JNCIS) → Professional (JNCIP) → Expert (JNCIE). JNCIA-Cloud is an associate-level entry point into cloud, SDN, and automation topics.
Related Juniper Certifications
If you’re studying for the JNCIA-Cloud, you might also be interested in these Juniper certifications:
- JNCIA-Junos: Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos) — 250 practice questions
- JNCIS-ENT: Juniper Networks Certified Specialist, Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT) — 249 practice questions
- JNCIP-SEC: Juniper Networks Certified Professional, Security (JNCIP-SEC) — 250 practice questions
Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domains — NFV/SDN and Cloud Virtualization carry 18% each
- Get hands-on — spin up a VM with KVM and run a few containers with Docker; the concepts stick far better once you’ve seen them
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Check the official page — official exam details always have the latest objectives
Frequently asked questions
The JNCIA-Cloud questions I hear most — usually from network engineers asking ‘why is a networking vendor testing me on OpenStack and Kubernetes?’ and ‘where does this fit next to a cloud-provider cert?’