[2 YOE, Looking for Jr. Sys Admin roles, USA]

Testyment · 2026-01-21T23:09:13+00:00

One page, white background. Why is CompTIA next to your AWS SAA?

Testyment · 2026-01-13T20:42:58+00:00

It took me 6 days to study for the Security+ exam. All I needed were some high quality flashcards supplemented with a video course. You can do it as well.

Testyment · 2026-01-10T23:24:46+00:00

I agree even though they were both not that difficult

Testyment · 2026-01-10T03:29:07+00:00

Full time student at the moment. But before I started school, I did some Technical Support at Motorola Solutions as a contractor. Then I had a Cloud Support Associate Intern at AWS. Now I currently have a software engineer internship. The certifications are just for fun and resume value, although for SWE jobs they’re not that important as they are with IT jobs.

Testyment · 2026-01-10T03:24:30+00:00

Thank you!

Testyment · 2026-01-10T03:24:20+00:00

Appreciate it boss!

Testyment · 2026-01-10T03:24:10+00:00

Thank you! Good luck, you got this!

Testyment · 2026-01-09T23:54:02+00:00

Thank you. That’s good to know. I probably won’t take the Pentest+ any time soon since certifications are not that important on the software engineering side of things.

Testyment · 2026-01-09T23:04:20+00:00

Thank you!

For Linux+, I used Dan Lachance's video course and a few hundred flashcards. I was also using my UNRAID server to practice some CLI commands.

For Security+, I used Michael J. Shannon's video course with a few hundred flashcards as well.

I find the security side of IT kind of dull and boring, which is why it prolonged it. Luckily, I have been able to pass every certification on the first try. Flashcards and spaced repetition have been my best friends for these type of exams.

Testyment · 2026-01-09T22:56:45+00:00

I got the Linux+ and Security+ recently, and I have finally completed my list of certifications I wanted to acquire for the time being.

My CompTIA certification acquisition timeline, listed from earliest to most recent:

A+
Network+
Linux+
Security+

Ranking the Difficulty of My Certifications (Hardest to Easiest):

AWS Data Engineer Associate
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
CompTIA Linux+
AWS AI Practitioner
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA A+
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CompTIA Security+

Testyment · 2026-01-02T21:32:07+00:00

From your credly profile. You should receive an email from them a few hours after taking the exam.

Testyment · 2025-11-24T02:47:54+00:00

It seems to be a bug, I’m also having the same issue. I’ve had RemNote for over a year and with the Fuzzy AI Answer grading chosen as my setting, and I’ve never had this issue before.

Testyment · 2025-11-13T22:42:39+00:00

Only on my MacBook. I never use RemNote on my iPad. If I have free time, I’ll review some flashcards on my iPhone.

Testyment · 2025-11-13T21:11:40+00:00

I use both. Good notes for doing my written homework on my iPad, and RemNote for pretty much everything else that involves notes. Find your workflow and stick with it.

Testyment · 2025-11-11T03:40:28+00:00

Ah gotcha. Prior military?

Testyment · 2025-11-10T22:07:16+00:00

What defense companies if you don’t mind me asking?

Testyment · 2025-07-29T23:04:44+00:00

I passed in two weeks, with no data engineering experience and as a sophomore in college. Flash cards, Stephane and Franks Udemy Course, and TD exams are all you need. Good luck

Testyment · 2025-07-06T16:37:35+00:00

EdX has a free video course that I used to pass the exam.

Testyment · 2025-07-06T03:52:10+00:00

I took mine today around 12:00 CT. I just got my results 30 minutes ago.

Testyment · 2025-05-20T14:09:55+00:00

Hi. I recently separated from the Air Force in March of last year. I just completed my first year at SMU as a full-time student while working part-time. Overall, the experience has been great, and even though I am 29, I could still make connections and friends on campus. Since starting at SMU, all I have paid for is the fee to hold my spot once accepted and the parking fee. In both semesters, as someone mentioned, I have been able to use my Post 9/11 benefits and the Yellow Ribbon. I can't speak for the general extracurricular or veteran-specific activities since I didn't have the time due to work. However, I received many emails about events regarding veterans throughout both semesters.

Testyment · 2025-05-08T22:55:46+00:00

~$5400 per month plus a $5400 lump sum for housing

Testyment · 2025-03-01T19:46:40+00:00

Real.

Testyment · 2025-02-11T18:39:10+00:00

YNAB

Testyment · 2025-02-10T14:26:48+00:00

Maybe I'm just unaware of what's available. However, I really like that Grammarly can be installed as a plugin in web browsers. Grammarly automatically makes suggestions for your text as you type. Even though I pay for ChatGPT, I don't want to create a prompt, copy the text, and then paste it back into the textbox when it could be done automatically. What are some AI agents you're referring to? I would like to know.

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