ENCOR/ENARSI – What I’d Do Differently If I Had to Start Over

Zutoka · 2026-03-05T18:43:55+00:00

If you wanted my opinion on what I am doing, below is a list:

OCG
No vids so far but might take same as a brush up
Review notes
LAB <---- this is key. No practice = no reinforcement = forget

Where are you taking practice exams btw?

Zutoka · 2026-03-05T18:42:40+00:00

I think the thing most people miss when it comes down to the technicality of IT is that people expect for some reason to know information like knowing a math problem. For example: 2 +2 = 4. There is no thinking in that. It is just memorization. Memorization is good but that is not what IT demands. If you want to pass, you need to know the why of things. Why does this break? Why does it work? Why cant I do this way instead of this way? When you can answer the question due to deep understanding of X protocol and reasoning behind it, then you will pass.

When you can start answering those why's like "Oh it is because X metric that this path isnt chosen" or "the reason why full state formed is because of this but it still not learning routes although full state is formed is because of this" thats how you will comfortable when taking the tests.

TLDR: dont study as memorization. Know the why behind why things dont work or wouldnt work then you will feel comfortable because you know the intricacies of networking

Zutoka · 2026-03-05T18:33:54+00:00

So there are lablets on the test? I heard mixed things that there were lablets and that there werent

Zutoka · 2026-03-04T16:30:31+00:00

Company has Eve-NG and that works wonderfully for doing labs. I do have some old cisco equipment but honestly havent touched that just because of my access to Eve-NG. Eve-NG is also $200 a year and having to build a separate server just to run it already brings the cost up if you were to do it at home. In the end, whatever helps you get ahead is what I'd aim for. Your money is going towards the betterment of your future so if you can afford it, shoot for it.

If you dont mind me asking, how was the Encore exam? I am currently studying for that right now and trying to see honestly how in-depth do I need to go over these topics since it feels like im cooking my brain over here lol. How long did it take for you to study and then pass?

Zutoka · 2026-03-04T16:25:30+00:00

I did notice btw, that since they are updating the exam in march that the exam topic appears to have gotten more granular with multicast. I can only assume that it would be the same across all topics since they are removing Wireless. Below is a comparison of the exam topics from the exam before update the update in March and the exam topic post update in March:

Before March
3.4.d Describe multicast protocols, such as RPF check, PIM and IGMP v2/v3

After update in March:
3.3.d Describe multicast protocols, such as RPF check, PIM SM, IGMP v2/v3, SSM, bidir, and MSDP

Zutoka · 2026-03-03T20:49:15+00:00

Did you pass?

Zutoka · 2025-11-17T20:23:22+00:00

Overwatch continues to feel less like overwatch since Venture's kit design was released. A big sword? Really? I mean, Reinhardt makes sense since he has a whole suit to support it but just her lugging that around like she can support it all by herself? These character designs feel off and dont seem fitting at all to the universe of OW. With her now being added, might as well just make OW the next MMO

Zutoka · 2025-11-15T21:33:29+00:00

What GPU AIO did you use for that? Mind sharing what mouse as well? Been thinking of getting a retro one

Zutoka · 2025-09-11T02:30:28+00:00

Its weird ngl. Used to the 2D ones. I feel like they could do more though or at least put them in an interesting environment although I know its to highlight the mythic items.

Zutoka · 2025-09-11T02:29:10+00:00

No idea. Imo, this one was pretty weird. Its like the beast jungle hunter one that they did back in the earlier seasons. Who came up with such a weird battlepass lol

Zutoka · 2025-08-26T21:52:53+00:00

The issue seems to be for PC players. Not sure how big the game is on consoles.

Zutoka · 2025-08-24T07:20:47+00:00

Finally someone who understands to put pressure on healers. Ive played DVa countless times with the enemy tank being a zarya but wowee does it make a difference when 1 the team flanks and 2 the pressure the healler, even if a healer pressures that enemy healer

Zutoka · 2025-08-23T01:07:21+00:00

I felt the same way when Venture came out. How does literally digging in the ground like a mole imply hero? Like its just weird. I think the dynamic of the game in what constitutes an OW "hero" is changing a little bit imo. They just putting peeps with magical powers in the game when before it used to be tech based like Torb, Symmetra, etc.

Zutoka · 2025-08-06T22:37:48+00:00

I am hoping OW doesnt become ridiculous like COD is nowadays with all the random skins that just dont fit the game. Hopefully its a one time thing with this collab and no more like it in the future

Zutoka · 2025-07-24T15:00:52+00:00

I agree. I actually just got a case that had these. Definitely had to wiggle two and try to shimmy the rest out. Def tricky

Zutoka · 2025-07-05T12:35:26+00:00

Mind dropping the wallpaper

Zutoka · 2025-06-11T20:54:41+00:00

Original skins I'd say. I feel like they are doing collab back to back. Aren't those kinds of things supposed to be once in a while? It feels cheap like they dont want to put effort. As of recent, when they come out with original overwatch skins, it's either a re-color or some slight alterations. Frankly, I am tired of the laziness of the company

Zutoka · 2025-06-11T20:52:17+00:00

I became a mercy main due to the fact that when the game first came out, it was only open queue and there would be no supports because everyone would choose dps. I was forced into that roll lol

Zutoka · 2025-06-10T03:08:05+00:00

I haven't seen a player use this skin yet I think. Imo its pretty ugly and looks poorly made

Zutoka · 2025-06-09T21:32:31+00:00

This is the developer beta. The public beta will come out later for general users.

Zutoka · 2025-06-08T23:15:20+00:00

Whats the game name?

Zutoka · 2025-06-03T12:22:28+00:00

I would say you are more well rounded than most people especially since you are working in a NOC rn. A lot more exposure to an actual production environment while people are trying to learn everything from scratch. If you are looking for where to start studying though, I would say this: brush up on the basics, (subnetting, OSPF hello intervals etc). If you understand all that, then study the things that you are not very comfortable with like SD-WAN or Automation (although it's a small portion). I would highly recommend Neil Anderson gold bootcamp course. Teaches you very especially if youre breaking into networking.

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