I just found the networkchuck video where you said you were dreaming to become a network engineer at some point. Warms my heart to see that once I click on your channel, this is the first thing I see. Congrats even though it's been a year since u uploaded lol
I want to thank you for being a mentor for people just starting out in the field like me. I need all the help I can get I glad I came across your Channel. Congratulations on the position and hope you do not stop there. Keep growing
Absolutely! Watch Professor Messors study groups for the Net+ he has 1 every month where he talks about exam topics and give everyone free practice questions. I used his study group for the Sec+. and it was a game changer. ua-cam.com/play/PL6F144CF03CB2381B.html
@@TheBuffNerd7539 Bro I recommend you to turn on your pc and mine cryptocurrency cuz everybody does right now I myself looking for a card at a reasonable price but it's a hot market😅
Congratulations on the new job, Sir! You have worked hard to get there! Your advice is very valuable to me as I am beginning my IT journey. Also, thank you for your service to our nation!
Appreciate your videos man. Passed my A+ and am on the hunt for help desk jobs. It’s so cool to hear how you progressed through the years and I can’t wait to begin mine.
That curious/strategic personality will take you up any ladder in any field very fast if you do it right. I am very exciting for you brotha! This is just the beginning 🙏🏽
That's depends on the size of the company and the area of the business. For a decent size enterprise company based on my experience... Helpdesk $35000-$45000 Admin $50000-$65000 Engineer 70,000 - $110000
Gonna take my CCNA in June and have been grinding. The only thing I definitely wanna take the networking route in the industry but at the same time I’m at a really good place and enjoy the Sys Admin role
If your constantly learning more and becoming more of an valuable asset with your SysAdmin role then stick with it! After going for the CCNA try going for the AWS Certified SysOps. Just an Idea :D
I was studying for COMPTIA A+ but landed an IT job before I could take it. I originally started studying for it with the thought that it would land me an IT job but I figure that since I'm already in, and want to get far fast, that I should study for Net+ and CCNA. What do you think?
im a 19 year old computer technician/ college student studying for my CCNA.I was studying everyday. While doing assignments and all. I made it M-F . Any tips on studying?
Make sure that your studying consist of labs using packet tracer or any other software that allows you to actually configure a router. Practical labs helped me with the CCNA when it came to understanding the syntax of the commands.
@@TheBuffNerd7539 yes as a starting off point , I've done IT support & PC technician in the past which was about 8 years ago but now I'm trying to get back into IT . I have a degree in IT & feel the CCNA will help me as well
Congrats man. This video gives me a lot of hope. I'm in school for network admin right now. I plan to get help desk going,getting certifications and being a. Network admin. Thanks for sharing your journey! Congrats on your new engineer position!
Congrats! Love to see it man. I am starting my own IT journey now and watching you gives me a lot of motivation! I am starting with my Network+ (I plan to take the exam within 60 days) and then I want to build a home lab and take my CCNA. Eventually I think I would like to be in a defensive security role. Keep the videos coming!
Congratulations man! You deserve it. I'm jus nowt getting started with the ITIL 4 exam that I'm taking this wed. Watching your journey is awe inspiring. Looking forward to more videos in the future.
The CCNA Official Cert Guide is the book I used the fill in the gaps. I mainly used the CBTnuggets CCNA course though because it provided lab environments to practice configs and commands.
Hello! I am a Junior in High School who is gonna become a Senior, any tips on where I should start out to become an Network Engineer? What should I study and work on?
Start with the basics. Start gearing up to take the Comptia A+ Cert. From there go for your CCNA. With just those 2 certs alone you should become very network inclined. Get some experience on the helpdesk after the A+ and then start applying for networking jobs.. like a NOC analyst or Network Technician. From there the only way to go... is 👆
First, congrats bro for achieving ur goal...now i want ur help..i'm 32 yro never studied IT...and i have two paths that i want an advice to choose one...Networking or Cyber Security?...i read about them and soon i'll start my cisco IT essentials...what is ur advice?
Dive down networking first and then head towards cyber. All of the engineers I work along side with keep telling me cyber is the way to go because networking will slowly start getting automated out of existence lol. I believe we got about 5 years to utilize network roles as much as possible and then that area of the business will likely become more of a DEVOPS environment. Cyber is amazing... but understanding networks will always be essential.
Cool channel man. I like how you spoke about networking with people. I got into IT while working in sales by asking the IT director of the company that I work for if there was a chance of me moving over to his team. He opened up a help desk position for me. He made it happen because of how I fit in with the company as a whole. Question for you.... what do you think of that CCNP 350-401 official cert guide? I’ve seen negative things on Amazon. Is it helping you? Have you noticed any errors?
Yes I have noticed errors and it's a little unsettling. However it is not my only method of studying so I try not to worry about it too much. Getting the material from multiple avenues help bridge the inconsistency from the book. The cert guide, CBTnuggets, Boson etc..
First off congrats man, made me smile. Hello my name is Jacobi, I recently just graduated with an associates degree as a networking specialist concentration Cisco. Im on the road to obtaining my CCNA as we speak studying everyday learning from over 5+ vendors. Wanted to know if i could get some test taking tips and more interview tips?
Congrats maan very inspiring... I'm here studying to become the same someday.... would love some content on the actualities I should focus on in the networking field, as in what skills to really develop, not talking certifications
Congratulation seeing your success is truly inspirational! question for somebody who is interested in getting into IT Is studying for the CCNA a good way to go ?
Yes but I would recommend you get familiar with the basics as well. Invest in building a PC. Get familiar with the components inside a PC. If you already have that.. Great! Head towards the CCNA! 😁
@@TheBuffNerd7539 thank you I’ll start looking into it and I’ve build my own gaming PC if that what you mean but knowing the components of a computer so I have knowledge in that regards
Hey man, love the vid, i have a question to ask, what courses did you take at first and how much did they cost? Also congrats on becoming a network engineer
@@TheBuffNerd7539 Understood, after that you decided to get Comptia certificates? Which ones and do they come with some kind of a learning material? Sorry to bother
I was nervous about that but no. Not at all actually. I try to keep them well managed for the most part but so far I haven't experienced any side eyes or push back. Seems like in the Industry people have always judged me in interviews more on my character. Which is great! One less thing to worry about when progressing.
Hey Brother, I live in North Carolina as well. Is there anyway we can connect via social media? I'd love the possibility to have a one on one chat with you!
I just found the networkchuck video where you said you were dreaming to become a network engineer at some point. Warms my heart to see that once I click on your channel, this is the first thing I see. Congrats even though it's been a year since u uploaded lol
this guy gets it
Congrats my guy, love seeing a brother climb up the tech ladder!
Thank you for all those advices…that’s mentorship right there…🤩
You are so welcome!
That’s awesome. Congrats!
Thanks :)
I want to thank you for being a mentor for people just starting out in the field like me. I need all the help I can get I glad I came across your Channel. Congratulations on the position and hope you do not stop there. Keep growing
Thanks for these videos!!
Thank you for the Support!
Love from India, on ur work and Interest, inspiring 🔥
Thank you so much 😀
**Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.** thank you for this!
I sit for my Net+ on 4/29 ! Wish me luck
All the power to you! You got this!!!
@@TheBuffNerd7539 Thank you so much ! Any tips last minute tips for studying I can implement? I have four days .
Absolutely!
Watch Professor Messors study groups for the Net+ he has 1 every month where he talks about exam topics and give everyone free practice questions. I used his study group for the Sec+. and it was a game changer.
ua-cam.com/play/PL6F144CF03CB2381B.html
No TV, no social media. Nothing but these study groups for the next few days. I promise it will make all the difference.
@@TheBuffNerd7539 Thank you !
Congratulations!! Well deserved!!!
Thanks sir!!! I appreciate it!
wow awesome man congrats hows the new role going?
I got some news brewing about it lol. Stay tuned.
@@TheBuffNerd7539 Love to hear it
Good job man keep it up
Thanks, will do!
@@TheBuffNerd7539 I would really appreciate it if you do us a video steps to get a first good impression when you're interviewing with tech managers 😁
@@awesomeputter9433 I will consider it lol. Thanks for the input.
@@TheBuffNerd7539 Bro I recommend you to turn on your pc and mine cryptocurrency cuz everybody does right now I myself looking for a card at a reasonable price but it's a hot market😅
Congratulations on the new job, Sir! You have worked hard to get there! Your advice is very valuable to me as I am beginning my IT journey. Also, thank you for your service to our nation!
Keep striving brother chiraq is inspired we need more vids
I am on the job!
Appreciate your videos man. Passed my A+ and am on the hunt for help desk jobs. It’s so cool to hear how you progressed through the years and I can’t wait to begin mine.
Congrats on passing the A+ All the power to you! I'll be seeing you at the top.
congratz big bro! definitely motivate and inspire me to keep pushing. Getting out here in 3 months and seeking Texas to become a Net Engineer as well!
for anyone who reads this, chase the experience more than anything.
CONGRATS man! Pay that cost! So you can be the BOSS!!! Texas has aloooot of IT jobs. I am sure you will find a good role.
That curious/strategic personality will take you up any ladder in any field very fast if you do it right. I am very exciting for you brotha! This is just the beginning 🙏🏽
Thanks for the love and support! I'm shooting for the top! I'll be seeing you there!
I'm sure I just got my first engineer role because of my enthusiasm and soft skills
wow.... i love the internet because we can watch someone grow, ex. in a career. and they can describe their experience throughout the way.
I’m glad you enjoy the content! Just doing my best to give back!
let's GOOOOO you got me hype, I'm wrapping up my masters in cybersec, I'm ready for the next steps as well! Congrats bro
Congrats my guy !! Have been watching and cheering for you since day ! Happy to see you as a network engineer!
What is the pay range for a help desk, admin and engineer ?
That's depends on the size of the company and the area of the business. For a decent size enterprise company based on my experience...
Helpdesk $35000-$45000
Admin $50000-$65000
Engineer 70,000 - $110000
Congrats to you brother! Your videos are inspiring and I pray that you have success and nothing less👍🏽
I appreciate that! Thanks a ton!
Gonna take my CCNA in June and have been grinding. The only thing I definitely wanna take the networking route in the industry but at the same time I’m at a really good place and enjoy the Sys Admin role
If your constantly learning more and becoming more of an valuable asset with your SysAdmin role then stick with it! After going for the CCNA try going for the AWS Certified SysOps. Just an Idea :D
What would you say are the top 3 hard skills to know for a sys admin role?
Your path has been inspiring!! Congrats dude!!
Congrats!
So many nuggets sir. Thank you!
I was studying for COMPTIA A+ but landed an IT job before I could take it. I originally started studying for it with the thought that it would land me an IT job but I figure that since I'm already in, and want to get far fast, that I should study for Net+ and CCNA. What do you think?
What's your title right now?
congrats, hard work and dedication got you where you are.
im a 19 year old computer technician/ college student studying for my CCNA.I was studying everyday. While doing assignments and all. I made it M-F . Any tips on studying?
Make sure that your studying consist of labs using packet tracer or any other software that allows you to actually configure a router. Practical labs helped me with the CCNA when it came to understanding the syntax of the commands.
That’s absolutely awesome 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻congratulations 🎊 happy for you and happy to see another networking content.
If your happy. Then I am happy :D
I'm trying to get back into IT , just finished my ccna & now looking for a system administrator role , do you have any advice
Unfortunately I don’t. The CCNA is built more for a Network Admin/Analyst role. Is system administration the area of the business you want to be in?
@@TheBuffNerd7539 yes as a starting off point , I've done IT support & PC technician in the past which was about 8 years ago but now I'm trying to get back into IT . I have a degree in IT & feel the CCNA will help me as well
@@Ad000121 was the ccna test hard and what did you use to study.
@@Ad000121 any update?
I became a network engineer the exact same way.
Good job Brandon congratulations on the new role
Thanks Brandon! I appreciate it!
Congratulations bro. So proud of you!
Congrats man. This video gives me a lot of hope. I'm in school for network admin right now. I plan to get help desk going,getting certifications and being a. Network admin.
Thanks for sharing your journey! Congrats on your new engineer position!
congrats!!!!
Congrats! Love to see it man. I am starting my own IT journey now and watching you gives me a lot of motivation! I am starting with my Network+ (I plan to take the exam within 60 days) and then I want to build a home lab and take my CCNA. Eventually I think I would like to be in a defensive security role. Keep the videos coming!
That is the best route to take. Cyber is the new shiny thing! That's the best direction you can head in.
Congratulations bro looking forward to seeing where you go from here 🚀🚀
Thanks so much for the support!
Way to go man! I've been watching your vids since you were on help desk and you've gone so far its truly motivating👍
You support is much appreciated!
Congratulations man! You deserve it.
I'm jus nowt getting started with the ITIL 4 exam that I'm taking this wed. Watching your journey is awe inspiring. Looking forward to more videos in the future.
Thanks for all the support! Good luck on the exam! Knock it out the 💢 ⚾️
I'm actually moving to Durham north Carolina in a few weeks and headed straight into the IT field myself, CRAZY!
GOATEDDDDDDDD Kudos to you brother.
What would you suggest for the best CCNA books to buy?
Thanks in advance bro
The CCNA Official Cert Guide is the book I used the fill in the gaps. I mainly used the CBTnuggets CCNA course though because it provided lab environments to practice configs and commands.
Congrats bro!!! I’m still working on CCNA but had to put it on pause because I’m planning my wedding
Thanks and Congrats sir!!! And all the power too ya!
Hello! I am a Junior in High School who is gonna become a Senior, any tips on where I should start out to become an Network Engineer? What should I study and work on?
Start with the basics. Start gearing up to take the Comptia A+ Cert. From there go for your CCNA. With just those 2 certs alone you should become very network inclined. Get some experience on the helpdesk after the A+ and then start applying for networking jobs.. like a NOC analyst or Network Technician. From there the only way to go... is 👆
First, congrats bro for achieving ur goal...now i want ur help..i'm 32 yro never studied IT...and i have two paths that i want an advice to choose one...Networking or Cyber Security?...i read about them and soon i'll start my cisco IT essentials...what is ur advice?
Dive down networking first and then head towards cyber. All of the engineers I work along side with keep telling me cyber is the way to go because networking will slowly start getting automated out of existence lol. I believe we got about 5 years to utilize network roles as much as possible and then that area of the business will likely become more of a DEVOPS environment. Cyber is amazing... but understanding networks will always be essential.
Cool channel man. I like how you spoke about networking with people. I got into IT while working in sales by asking the IT director of the company that I work for if there was a chance of me moving over to his team. He opened up a help desk position for me. He made it happen because of how I fit in with the company as a whole.
Question for you.... what do you think of that CCNP 350-401 official cert guide? I’ve seen negative things on Amazon. Is it helping you? Have you noticed any errors?
Yes I have noticed errors and it's a little unsettling. However it is not my only method of studying so I try not to worry about it too much. Getting the material from multiple avenues help bridge the inconsistency from the book. The cert guide, CBTnuggets, Boson etc..
Thats soooo LIT. I've been watching your journey. Do you have any consulting services ? I wanna pick your brain !
Working on establishing a service now. I’ll keep you posted!
First off congrats man, made me smile. Hello my name is Jacobi, I recently just graduated with an associates degree as a networking specialist concentration Cisco. Im on the road to obtaining my CCNA as we speak studying everyday learning from over 5+ vendors. Wanted to know if i could get some test taking tips and more interview tips?
Congrats maan very inspiring... I'm here studying to become the same someday.... would love some content on the actualities I should focus on in the networking field, as in what skills to really develop, not talking certifications
Noted! I think that might be my next video. Stay Tuned.
Congratulation seeing your success is truly inspirational! question for somebody who is interested in getting into IT Is studying for the CCNA a good way to go ?
Yes but I would recommend you get familiar with the basics as well. Invest in building a PC. Get familiar with the components inside a PC. If you already have that.. Great! Head towards the CCNA! 😁
@@TheBuffNerd7539 thank you I’ll start looking into it and I’ve build my own gaming PC if that what you mean but knowing the components of a computer so I have knowledge in that regards
Bruh I'm just watching your hair grow 🤣 nah great vids
lmao I know. When i look at my older videos it makes me laugh.
Hey man, love the vid, i have a question to ask, what courses did you take at first and how much did they cost? Also congrats on becoming a network engineer
It wasn't a course. it was a Bootcamp that was open to veterans upon transitioning out of the service. The name of it was Onward 2 Opportunity.
@@TheBuffNerd7539 Understood, after that you decided to get Comptia certificates? Which ones and do they come with some kind of a learning material? Sorry to bother
@@merzenarie if u wanna go into networking get your comptia a+ then ccna n sum experience
They don't give you a hard time for Being black with dreads ?
I was nervous about that but no. Not at all actually. I try to keep them well managed for the most part but so far I haven't experienced any side eyes or push back. Seems like in the Industry people have always judged me in interviews more on my character. Which is great! One less thing to worry about when progressing.
Hey Brother, I live in North Carolina as well. Is there anyway we can connect via social media? I'd love the possibility to have a one on one chat with you!
Sure thing, hit me up on linked in.
@@TheBuffNerd7539 sent the request
Congrats!
Congrats!