CCNA, F5, Firewall cert, Cloud Networking cert, Wireshark. That is generally the cert stack I recommend to people. Usually specifically Palo Alto PCNSA specifically, or Fortinet
If you learn about CCNP concepts it doesnt matter if you are goin to work in the future with other vendors. The knowledge you have helps you a lot to understand the protocols and fundamentals to deploy networks in general. I have CCNA and i had last year to deploy a mix of Meraki and Unifi switching tech, so i only had to spend some time learn how to apply what i learned in Unifi and Meraki equipment, but the protocols and standards are the same at the end of the day. Its more about how you adapt what you know in real life, desing, use best practices, and troubleshoot.
I agree, CCNA is not enough!!! I’m struggling to secure a networking role. Without experience and degrees, breaking into the field becomes much harder. A lot of companies want people with degrees & experience, what can we do to get around that. Volunteering is the same as attempting to get a job.
Thanks for acknowledging. My ultimate advice for young generation is this: Best way to start your Cloud Career, Skip helpdesk job! ua-cam.com/video/yWj-KnokUdI/v-deo.html But if you wanna stay as Network. Just go for CCNP and F5
@@StyxShow You think you're good with this two, but then you see a bunch of offers where they ask you to know Linux (iptables etc.), FortiGate, FortiClient, PaloAlto, Ansible, and so on. It never stops 😁
@robfilms6264 Learn Linux (iptables, scripting), Windows Server, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Ansible, AWS or Azure, VMWARE or VSphere and you might have a better chance...Good luck 🙂
Ive learned the CCNA from Neil course and was amazing and he is 100% on getting the ccnp. Working in networking /data center now and pushing to more engineering end with getting my ccnp.
I am an application developer who wants to move into Sysadmin/Devops and I must say that the CCNA might not open doors for me, but it gave me a looot of basic understanding about networks which is needed a lot from as far as I can see. And even I would say, developers should have a CCNA.
@@robfilms6264 @anwar6971 I think, there are always some companies that would give you the opportunity without having any experience or degrees, provided you have some relevant certifications. Apart from the lack of soft skills, I don't see how one would not end up getting a job with certs and knowledge like CCNA, Network+, Windows Server, AWS admininstrator, Azure Administrator, Microsoft Endpoint Administrator, Comptia Linux, Ansible, Docker, VMware, VSphere, FortiGate, FortiClient, Juniper, PaloAlto firewall. That's a long list, and it might take a year to get those skills and certs contrary to the appealing UA-cam videos that say "How I became a Network Engineer in 3 months without a degree or experience". But how one think they gonna compete with people who have degrees and-or experience with just CCNA on their CV.
I have 1 and a half years experience in cyber, 1 and a half in IT support. Plus sec+, Net+, and BTL1 certifications, will CCNA be enough to move to a network admin role in the next months?
I currently have the Network+ and Security+. I’m currently working on AWS Solutions Architect while simultaneously looking for a job. Should I consider CCNA even though I already have Network+? I’m currently looking for entry level job while deciding if I want to go into cloud (what I’m leaning towards) or Networking. Would CCNA be worth getting to bolster networking knowledge in other areas like Cloud?
Yessir, I say get the CCNA. Also, look at what the market is wanting and what you want to do, to see what type of certification you should. CCNA and cloud go hand in hand. Plus most companies want you to be CCNA certified with an additional certifications
I think that it sort of goes like.... You will most likely see Windows Server in your career. You will most likely not see Cisco iOS in your career. However, you will see a lot of WiFi.
Not always true. There are more Linux servers than windows servers in the world. For Cisco iOS. Lets say 10% (more or less) is network if you are talking about general IT. And there are many Network OS out there. It can be true. However, not true if you are working in Infrastructure. Thanks for sharing
As an Instructor of both CCNA and ENCOR. The wireless topic is the major difference. L2 and L3 topics, ENCOR is just a little deeper, not the same magnitude of CCIE Written.
@@StyxShow Theres allot more differences than that. OSPF is far more complex, having to understand all of the various permutations of multi-area, link states, and virtual links. BGP isnt even a topic on CCNA. Route summarization not a thing on CCNA. The statement that CCNP only add 5% new topics is patently false. This video seems like a great way to sell people on taking advanced cert courses. No one should be pursuing CCNP until they have some years of experience under their belt. Gaining advanced certification with no experience is going to be harmful to a resume, than any benefit gained.
First of all thanks for your helpful channel and contents. Can you make a video and talking about Extreme network devices? Generally I'd like to know your opinion about Extreme network equipments. Thnks
There should be no criticism until they show they are not really knowledgeable. Same with college degrees. But between a college degree vs bunch of certifications. Certs matters more (assuming they have gained knowledge and skills)
Passing the exam requires a significant amount of time dedicated to studying, researching, lab work, and watching instructional videos in case you are not aware of.
What do you mean stay away from CCNA? CCNA is to me the best entry level into networking but obviously, you can't just stay there when you get the certificate. Advancing to get a CCIE cert is what establishes you as a seasoned engineer. But CCNA is definitely required for newbies.
CCNA, F5, Firewall cert, Cloud Networking cert, Wireshark.
That is generally the cert stack I recommend to people. Usually specifically Palo Alto PCNSA specifically, or Fortinet
Thanks for sharing
If you learn about CCNP concepts it doesnt matter if you are goin to work in the future with other vendors. The knowledge you have helps you a lot to understand the protocols and fundamentals to deploy networks in general.
I have CCNA and i had last year to deploy a mix of Meraki and Unifi switching tech, so i only had to spend some time learn how to apply what i learned in Unifi and Meraki equipment, but the protocols and standards are the same at the end of the day. Its more about how you adapt what you know in real life, desing, use best practices, and troubleshoot.
True! Thanks for sharing!
This guy Neil Anderson has the best CCNP Encore boot camp
Always been a fun of this kind of discussion.
Thanks man! Glad you like the discussion.
I agree, CCNA is not enough!!!
I’m struggling to secure a networking role.
Without experience and degrees, breaking into the field becomes much harder.
A lot of companies want people with degrees & experience, what can we do to get around that.
Volunteering is the same as attempting to get a job.
Damn, its scary
Thanks for acknowledging. My ultimate advice for young generation is this:
Best way to start your Cloud Career, Skip helpdesk job!
ua-cam.com/video/yWj-KnokUdI/v-deo.html
But if you wanna stay as Network. Just go for CCNP and F5
@@StyxShow You think you're good with this two, but then you see a bunch of offers where they ask you to know Linux (iptables etc.), FortiGate, FortiClient, PaloAlto, Ansible, and so on. It never stops 😁
@robfilms6264
Learn Linux (iptables, scripting), Windows Server, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Ansible, AWS or Azure, VMWARE or VSphere and you might have a better chance...Good luck 🙂
For an entry/associate level position that’s impossible. Just do good in the interview and be likeable w/ your CCNA, CCNP and F5 certs.
Ive learned the CCNA from Neil course and was amazing and he is 100% on getting the ccnp. Working in networking /data center now and pushing to more engineering end with getting my ccnp.
what do you think someone with no tech exp but about to get ccna should do? can someone be employable if so what should he look for?
This is all great. But a lot of people don’t talk about the price to get these certifications. The CCNP is eating me out of house and home. 😢
Learning and certifications are investments, like college courses, come with costs and require time. Yet, many people don’t question the price.
I am an application developer who wants to move into Sysadmin/Devops and I must say that the CCNA might not open doors for me, but it gave me a looot of basic understanding about networks which is needed a lot from as far as I can see. And even I would say, developers should have a CCNA.
This is interesting opinion. Kindly share which CCNA topics do you think is related to Application development.
@@StyxShow I don't think any of them are. CCNA just gives an overview about layer 5-7 which is what we do. But it is the other way around.
@@Bilal-ys6df the best certifications that interconnects Networks, Applications and Security is F5-CA and F5-CTS, ASM. Check this out:
F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) - Certification Review
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F5 Certified Technical Specialist (F5-CTS) ASM - Cert Review
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A degree is a certificate
The future of tech is being some dork who studies all day never forming a real family. The expectations of entry level today is ridiculous.
Was it not always been the case? All well known tech leaders were and some are still dorks. Whats wrong with you?
What is the purpose of CCNA if I am not going to get the role network engineer?
Not guaranteed! One of many reason you may fail finding a network engineer job as a CCNA is there are too many CCNAs.
its a stepping stone.
@@StyxShowcompanies are also looking for experience and degrees! 😐
No need to state the obvious man. The discussion is for aspiring network engineers or to those 0 to minimal experience.
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@anwar6971
I think, there are always some companies that would give you the opportunity without having any experience or degrees, provided you have some relevant certifications.
Apart from the lack of soft skills, I don't see how one would not end up getting a job with certs and knowledge like CCNA, Network+, Windows Server, AWS admininstrator, Azure Administrator, Microsoft Endpoint Administrator, Comptia Linux, Ansible, Docker, VMware, VSphere, FortiGate, FortiClient, Juniper, PaloAlto firewall.
That's a long list, and it might take a year to get those skills and certs contrary to the appealing UA-cam videos that say "How I became a Network Engineer in 3 months without a degree or experience".
But how one think they gonna compete with people who have degrees and-or experience with just CCNA on their CV.
I have 1 and a half years experience in cyber, 1 and a half in IT support. Plus sec+, Net+, and BTL1 certifications, will CCNA be enough to move to a network admin role in the next months?
Probably.
I currently have the Network+ and Security+. I’m currently working on AWS Solutions Architect while simultaneously looking for a job. Should I consider CCNA even though I already have Network+? I’m currently looking for entry level job while deciding if I want to go into cloud (what I’m leaning towards) or Networking. Would CCNA be worth getting to bolster networking knowledge in other areas like Cloud?
Yessir, I say get the CCNA.
Also, look at what the market is wanting and what you want to do, to see what type of certification you should. CCNA and cloud go hand in hand. Plus most companies want you to be CCNA certified with an additional certifications
are u stupid or have a lot of money to spend, if u have network+ then why go for ccna go to cybersecurity
I think that it sort of goes like.... You will most likely see Windows Server in your career. You will most likely not see Cisco iOS in your career. However, you will see a lot of WiFi.
Not always true. There are more Linux servers than windows servers in the world.
For Cisco iOS. Lets say 10% (more or less) is network if you are talking about general IT. And there are many Network OS out there. It can be true. However, not true if you are working in Infrastructure.
Thanks for sharing
I found CCNP Encore to be orders of magnitude harder than CCNA.. it's wider and deeper.
As an Instructor of both CCNA and ENCOR. The wireless topic is the major difference. L2 and L3 topics, ENCOR is just a little deeper, not the same magnitude of CCIE Written.
@@StyxShow Theres allot more differences than that. OSPF is far more complex, having to understand all of the various permutations of multi-area, link states, and virtual links. BGP isnt even a topic on CCNA. Route summarization not a thing on CCNA.
The statement that CCNP only add 5% new topics is patently false. This video seems like a great way to sell people on taking advanced cert courses. No one should be pursuing CCNP until they have some years of experience under their belt. Gaining advanced certification with no experience is going to be harmful to a resume, than any benefit gained.
First of all thanks for your helpful channel and contents.
Can you make a video and talking about Extreme network devices?
Generally I'd like to know your opinion about Extreme network equipments.
Thnks
Appreciate the support! Thats so nice of you. I will try but…
I got a network engineer role without CCNA....but I still get it just to validate my knowledge.
How? I'm still going for the ccna but man I'd love a job in networking now.
@@MeZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZ I studied CCNA, just enough to answer the basic networking interview questions
He probably have good interview skills and a likeable person. Enough to get the role.
facts CCNA is a help desk cert...here in 2024
Its just too many CCNAs. Many CCNAs are going to none network engineering/admin roles.
Its different in DOD, DHS etc
Would studying ccna and not taking the exam, but then studying ccnp and getting the cert be wise?
Studying CCNA then ENCOR.. and take ENCOR exam directly is not a bad idea if you want to save money.
How much criticism for having too many certifications without job experience?
There should be no criticism until they show they are not really knowledgeable. Same with college degrees.
But between a college degree vs bunch of certifications. Certs matters more (assuming they have gained knowledge and skills)
Just pass two tests and that is it? The person would not know what the _____ they are doing.
Passing the exam requires a significant amount of time dedicated to studying, researching, lab work, and watching instructional videos in case you are not aware of.
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Stay away from CCNA. It will only help you get a helpdesk position.
So what cert/s do you recommend
@@robfilms6264I'd recommend any network related cloud certification. Like AZ-700 & once you pass it, then do projects.
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@@robfilms6264 CCNP, Comptia Linux, Windows Server, FortiGate. FortiClient, AWS Administrator, Azure Administrator, Microsoft Endpoint Admin, PaloAlto Firewall cert, learn Powershell, Ansible, and maybe Docker as well 😁
What do you mean stay away from CCNA? CCNA is to me the best entry level into networking but obviously, you can't just stay there when you get the certificate. Advancing to get a CCIE cert is what establishes you as a seasoned engineer. But CCNA is definitely required for newbies.