JN0-664 Service Provider Professional (JNCIP-SP) Exam Knowledge Points Directory

This page serves as a structured knowledge point directory organized according to the official exam objectives.

Each topic below links to a dedicated learning page designed to support topic-based study, technical understanding, and certification exam preparation.

OSPF

What is OSPF?

Key Concepts

1. LSAs (Link-State Advertisements)

2. OSPF Areas

3. Neighbor Relationships

4. OSPF Network Types

Advantages of OSPF

Junos Configuration Example

Common Use Cases

IS-IS

What is IS-IS?

Key Concepts

1. Hierarchical Levels

2. LSP (Link State PDU)

3. TLVs (Type-Length-Value)

4. Multi-Topology IS-IS

5. Authentication

Advantages of IS-IS

Use Cases

Junos Configuration

BGP

What is BGP?

Key Concepts

1. BGP Attributes

2. BGP Sessions

3. MP-BGP (Multiprotocol BGP)

4. Failure Recovery

Advantages of BGP

Use Cases

Junos Configuration

Best Practices for Beginners

Class of Service (CoS)

What is CoS?

Key Concepts

1. Traffic Classification

2. Scheduling

3. Traffic Shaping and Policing

4. Queue Management

Use Cases

Junos Configuration

Best Practices for CoS

IP Multicast

What is IP Multicast?

Key Concepts

1. PIM (Protocol Independent Multicast) Modes

2. RPF (Reverse Path Forwarding) Check

3. MSDP (Multicast Source Discovery Protocol)

Use Cases

Junos Configuration

Best Practices

Layer 3 VPNs

What is a Layer 3 VPN?

Key Concepts

1. MPLS Core

2. VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding)

3. RD (Route Distinguisher) and RT (Route Target)

4. MPLS Labels

Use Cases

Advantages of MPLS Layer 3 VPNs

Junos Configuration

Best Practices

Layer 2 VPNs

What is a Layer 2 VPN?

Key Concepts

1. VPLS (Virtual Private LAN Service)

2. LDP Signaling

3. EVPN (Ethernet VPN)

How Layer 2 VPNs Work

Use Cases

Junos Configuration

Best Practices

Advantages of Layer 2 VPNs

OSPF (Additional Content)

1. LSDB Synchronization and SPF Calculation Timing

2. OSPFv3 Characteristics (IPv6 Support)

3. Route Redistribution in OSPF

4. OSPF Authentication Methods

5. LSA Refresh and Aging Mechanisms

Summary Table

IS-IS (Additional Content)

1. IS-IS Independence from IP: Architectural Advantage

2. Level-1-2 Router Behavior: Core to Multi-Area Topology

3. DIS: Designated Intermediate System (vs OSPF DR)

4. LSP Aging and Reliable Flooding in IS-IS

5. Area Definition in IS-IS: Based on NET

Summary Table

BGP (Additional Content)

1. BGP Best Path Selection: Full Decision Process

2. BGP Loop Prevention Mechanism

3. iBGP Split Horizon Rule

4. Peer Grouping and Update-Source Configuration

5. Confederation: Internal AS Scaling Tool

Summary Table

Class of Service (CoS) (Additional Content)

1. Forwarding Classes & Loss Priorities in Junos

2. Traffic Profiles & Three-Color Marking (Policers)

3. Hierarchical Class of Service (H-CoS)

4. DSCP Rewrite Rules (Output Marking)

Summary Table

IP Multicast (Additional Content)

1. IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol)

2. PIM Bootstrap (BSR) Mechanism

3. SSM and IGMPv3 Dependency

4. PIM Assert Mechanism

Summary Table

Layer 3 VPNs (Additional Content)

1. MP-BGP and VPNv4 Address Families

2. PE-CE Routing Protocol Options

3. Route Distinguisher (RD) vs Route Target (RT)

4. Control Plane vs Data Plane Separation

5. Inter-AS VPNs (Type A/B/C Overview)

Summary Table

Layer 2 VPNs (Additional Content)

1. Split-Horizon Rule in VPLS

2. Signaling Comparison: LDP (VPLS) vs BGP (EVPN)

3. MAC Learning: Data Plane vs Control Plane

4. EVPN Route Types (Focus on Type-2)

Summary Table: Key Comparisons