David Bombal

Du'An discusses his CCNA tips and life lessons in this call. Is the CCNA worth it? How did the CCNA change his life?

INTERVIEW WITH DU’AN LIGHTFOOT.

Find Out More About CCNA, Our Tips, Jobs & More!

#CCNA #CCENT #ICND1

What we discussed in this call:

1) Du'an introduction: 00:47

2) Du'an announcement: 01:45

3) Helpdesk transition to Network Engineer: 03:15

4) Are you stuck in life? Du'An's story: 04:20

5) No trust fund? How did you bootstrap yourself: 06:30

6) Airforce experience: 07:35

7) What happened after the military 08:50

8) Advice for military veterans: 10:30

9) How a city can affect your life? 11:55

10) Cisco inspiration: 13:30

11) Job hopping and CCNP experience: 14:31

12) Need to think carefully and just not jump ship: 16:05

13) Is the CCNA a waste of time? 16:45

14) How did CCNA changed your life? 17:45

15) Tips for those struggling with their CCNA: 19:00

16) CCNA career opportunities: 19:51

17) What is lab everyday? 19:51

18) Degree vs CCNA: 20:38

19) Java for network engineers: 27:05

20) Python for network engineers: 31:15

21) Get a mentor: 32:53

22) The #LabEveryday movement: 34:14

23) Time management tips: 37:30

24) Important things vs urgent things: 40:30

25) Social Media Tips; time management. Who to follow: 41:12

26) Be careful what you consume: 42:34

27) Why did you start your YouTube channel: 43:20

28) What is the aim with your YouTube channel: 43:44

29) What about the future? Where are you going? 44:33

30) Cisco ICE: 46:04

31) SolarWinds: 46:49

32) Network Management: 48:18

33) Which topics and technologies to focus on: 49:49

34) Don't wait for all the lights to be green: 50:48

35) CCNA Exam tips and tricks: 55:55

36) Cisco networking community, home lab, Packet Tracer, GNS3: 53:53

37) MPLS videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcTHmOqDWvY 1:01:01

38) CCNA are most people struggle with: 01:01:24

39) Subnetting like a boss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1FNZsxyTgY 01:02:30

40) Boxing story = life lessons: 01:04:26

41) Do you need lots of experience? 1:06:01

Du'an Lightfoot YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXMAP0cZ-VZ0VHX9ZV2Abw

How CCNA changed my life: https://youtu.be/TqE4Uc-pLjw

Subnetting like a boss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1FNZsxyTgY

MPLS videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcTHmOqDWvY

David's Python course:

Udemy: Get the course for $10 here: https://goo.gl/QYC988

GNS3 Academy: Get the course for $10 here: https://goo.gl/vnZJhg

DavidBombal.com: Course is included in your subscription: http://www.davidbombal.com

David’s details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co

Website: http://www.davidbombal.com

Note: Travel and conference access courtesy of Cisco

#CCNA #LabEveryDay #Cisco

Stuart Clark (@bigevilbeard) shares his thoughts about the future, best languages, open source networking and more! Use the menu to jump to specific topics.

Stuart's details:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuarteclark/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigevilbeard

Menu:

1) Open Source Networking: 00:37

2) How to manage old devices: 1:05

3) Which libaries: 2:08

4) Pyats: 2:37

5) What is your background and how did automation help you? 3:54

6) How did you transition: 5:28

7) Why did you move from Ansible to Python? 7:38

8) Open Source Networking real world: 8:12

9) What would you start with? 8:55

10) Normir vs NAPALM: 9:49

11) Are certs worthwhile? CCNA / CCNP / CCIE? 10:34

12) Network Automation is a fad - right? Just hype? 12:20

13) Is it a requirement today to learn automation? 13:50

14) Recommended courses: 14:57

15) How many languages should I learn? Should I learn Linux? Python / Golang? 16:23

16) What is Go? 18:12

17) Python vs Go? 19:31

18) Future predictions for certs and learning: 20:34

19) Network Engineer = programming? Or be left behind? 21:48

20) Adapt or die? 23:33

21) You need to go through the pain: 25:10

Netmiko:

https://github.com/ktbyers/netmiko

NAPALM:

https://github.com/napalm-automation/napalm

Nornir:

https://nornir.readthedocs.io/en/stable/

Pyats:

https://developer.cisco.com/pyats/

David’s details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co

Website: http://www.davidbombal.com

Note: Travel and conference access courtesy of Cisco.

#Python #2019Study #CCNA

Susie didn't want to be a manager. But, she is an amazing leader today - and the proof is clearly shown in the success of Cisco DevNet. I asked her to share her tips for leadership, working with teams and recommended resources. In my personal experience, she is one of the most approachable, kind and dedicated leaders I have ever encountered. Learn from someone who has done it and helped change the culture within Cisco and changed the conversation within networking.

Susie's contact details:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/susiewee

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiewee/

Questions:

- How do you transition from a technical role to a management role?

- Important principals for a leader to know.

- Which resources does she recommend to help us become better leaders?

Now, Discover Your Strengths: How To Develop Your Talents And Those Of The People You Manage: https://amzn.to/2RxcUEx

The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership Powered Company: https://amzn.to/2SnCyju

David’s details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co

Website: http://www.davidbombal.com

Note: Travel and conference access courtesy of Cisco.

#Careers2019 #CareerTips #Leadership

Is a CCIE still worth it? What is the difference between CCIE and CCDE? Should I become a developer? What Developer certifications does Cisco have?

Menu:

Jason Gooley introduction: 00:08

Jason's new book (CCIE and CCDE Evolving Technologies Study Guide): 00:55

Is a CCIE worth it? Or just network automation? 1:55

Do I need to become a developer? 4:00

Is a CCIE still worth it? 4:36

NPDESI and NPDEV courses: 6:15

What is CCIE vs CCDE: 7:03

CCNA vs Python? CCNP vs Python? CCIE or just Python? 11:41

Should a CCNP go for CCIE? 12:50

How do you balance work and family? 14:00

How did you manage to get two CCIEs with a family? 16:00

Work / life balance when traveling? 17:25

Your new channel? Metaldevops: 18:27

Is your new book relevant to everyone? 20:00

What does your book cover? IOT, Cloud, Programmability: 20:57

Can anyone get that book? Or is it just for CCIE/CCDE? 22:33

Jason's details:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jason_Gooley

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgooley/

CCIE and CCDE Evolving Technologies Study Guide:

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/ccie-and-ccde-evolving-technologies-study-guide-9780789759726

Programming and Automating Cisco Networks: A guide to network programmability and automation in the data center, campus, and WAN:

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/programming-and-automating-cisco-networks-a-guide-to-9781587144653

NPDESI:

https://learningnetworkstore.cisco.com/on-demand-e-learning/designing-and-implementing-cisco-network-programmability-npdesi-v-1-0-elt-npdesi-v1-0-020749

NPDEV:

https://learningnetworkstore.cisco.com/on-demand-e-learning/developing-with-cisco-network-programmability-npdev-v4-0-elt-npdev-v4-0-020748

NPDESI Exam: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/current-list/npdesi.html#~overview

CCIE and CCDE Evolving Technologies Study Guide Book overview:

Prepare for the evolving technology components of Cisco's revised CCIE and CCDE written exams

The changes Cisco made to its expert-level CCIE and CCDE certifications allow candidates to link their core technology expertise with knowledge of evolving technologies that organizations are rapidly adopting, including cloud services, IoT networking, and network programmability. This guide will help you efficiently master and integrate the knowledge of evolving technology that you'll need to succeed on the revised CCIE and CCDE written examinations.

Designed to help you efficiently focus your study, achieve mastery, and build confidence, CCIE and CCDE Evolving Technologies Study Guide focuses on conceptual insight, not mere memorization. Focused specifically on the exams' evolving technologies components, it combines with track-specific Cisco Press certification guides to offer comprehensive and authoritative preparation for advanced Cisco certification.

- Understand the Internet of Things (IoT) from the perspective of business transformations, connectivity, and security

Review leading IoT architectural models and applications

- Structure edge, fog, and centralized compute to maximize processing efficiency

- Recognize behavioral and operational differences between IoT networks and enterprise networks

- Gain a holistic understanding of public, private, or hybrid cloud environments that use VMs or containers

- Explore cloud service models, connectivity, security, scalability, and high availability designs.

- Master modern API-based programmability and automation methods for interacting with diverse network applications and devices

- Connect with the Cisco DevNet developer community and other key resources for Cisco network programming

David’s details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co

Website: http://www.davidbombal.com

Note: Travel and conference access courtesy of Cisco

#Python #CCNA #DevOps

Is Network Programmability just hype? Should you study network automation or is it a waste of time? Great chat with Eric Thiel - a realist. He discusses the reality of Network Automation and Programmability. Is this actually real world?

Code Exchange: https://developer.cisco.com/codeexchange

Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/securenetwrk

Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericthiel/

David’s details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co

Website: http://www.davidbombal.com

Note: Travel and conference access courtesy of Cisco

#Python #NetworkAutomation #NetworkProgramability

FREE Cisco labs! This that even possible? Yes, dcloud Steve tells us. You can access Cisco devices for free with dcloud.cisco.com!

You can reserve labs for study, for testing, for demonstrations purposes!

Go here to access: https://dcloud.cisco.com/

- Experience Cisco: Huge catalog of demos, training and sandboxes for every Cisco architecture

- Why dCloud?: Fully scripted, customizable environments available almost instantly in the cloud for free!

- Easy to get started: Login using your Cisco.com account and run your first session today

NOTE: The labs you see will depend on your Cisco credentials (user accounts associated with a Cisco partner will get access to more labs than a non-partner user). If you need support, please ask here: https://dcloud-cms.cisco.com/help/cisco-dcloud-support

Another TIP: If you cannot see a lab, try to find it via Cisco DevNet as you may be able to access it that way: https://developer.cisco.com

David’s details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co

Website: http://www.davidbombal.com

Note: Travel and conference access courtesy of Cisco.

#dcloud #ciscolabs #CCNA

What's holding you back? What's stopping you from getting your certification or doing more with your life? Networking is always changing - this is your opportunity!

Turn your hardships into diamonds. Ignore the haters. Funnel your pain and anger into something constructive. Forgive and get on with it! Just do it!

David’s details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co

Website: http://www.davidbombal.com

#CCNA #CCNP #Motivation

What's happening with Cisco Certifications? Fantastic interview with Yusuf Bhaiji (Sr. Manager, Global Certifications Programs at Cisco). Expect more interviews in the future as things develop.

David’s details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co

Website: http://www.davidbombal.com

Yusuf's details:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yusufbhaiji or @YusufBhaiji

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusufbhaijicisco/

Cisco Certifications: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications

#CCNA #CiscoCertifications #CCNA2019

Note: Travel and conference access courtesy of Cisco.

What a story! Katherine McNamara shares her story and gives us advice about life, how to get a job, how to get into cybersecurity. Is cybersecurity a good field to get into? Advice for getting a job.Life Advice!

David’s details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co

Website: http://www.davidbombal.com

Katherine's details:

Blog: https://www.network-node.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinermcnamara

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kmcnam1

Routergods: https://www.meetup.com/routergods/

Katherine's story:

10 years ago:

- I was barely starting out in IT with no college degree or certifications making $12.50/hr

-Worked as a security guard at night to barely scrape together money for study materials and certs. I only had 4 hours between the two jobs to sleep.

- Couldn't afford regular meals so I was eating out of a snack machine most of the time.

- My stress levels were through the roof since my car was always breaking down, didn't have any savings or really a place to live to call my own.

- I was probably in a constant state of working through any illnesses I caught because I couldn't afford to take a day off. Friends who saw me during this time said I was wrecked and I certainly felt like it.

Now in 2018:

- Finished college and grad school

- Definitely have some certifications out of the way

- In a job that I love

- I don't have 2 full time jobs with only 3-4 hours inb

- I've achieved a lot of great professional goals and I have a lot more on the horizon that I'm working on

- I eat much healthier now

- I work out

- My personal life is much better.

Here's to another 10 years of progress and health!

See here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6490492376430313472

Note: Travel and conference access courtesy of Cisco.

#itcertifications2019 #ccna2019 #CCNPStudy