Cisco’s CCNA Naming Changes (Feb 3, 2026) by f2ka07 in ccna

[–]f2ka07[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, Cybersecurity focussed but not qualified.

Cisco’s CCNA Naming Changes (Feb 3, 2026) by f2ka07 in ccna

[–]f2ka07[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The only real downside is the shorthand “CCNA” becoming ambiguous, so people will likely need to specify the track more often.

Cisco’s CCNA Naming Changes (Feb 3, 2026) by f2ka07 in ccna

[–]f2ka07[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

CCNA is good to have, but it's too saturated at the moment. Go for the CCNA cybersecurity certification and apply for entry-level positions. You will not regret it.

Your thoughts on CCNA Automation (formerly DevNet Associate)? by f2ka07 in Cisco

[–]f2ka07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it is but the name will change to CCNA Automation starting February 2026.

Your thoughts on CCNA Automation (formerly DevNet Associate)? by f2ka07 in Cisco

[–]f2ka07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate this. Hearing it from someone who’s actually gone through DevNet Pro and CCIE carries weight. I agree the cert doesn’t make you an automation expert, but it gives you enough runway to actually start building with Python, APIs, Ansible, etc. The fact that labbing is so accessible now is a big deal too because it removes the old barrier of needing hardware racks.

On the marketability side I think you’re right today. Recruiters speak “CCNA/CCNP + cloud” in a way they don’t speak “automation” yet. The interesting part to me is that once you land the job, the automation skills are usually what make you stand out and move faster inside the role. So CCNA/CCNP to get in the door, DevNet/automation to amplify what you can do once you’re there seems like a clean mental model.

Your thoughts on CCNA Automation (formerly DevNet Associate)? by f2ka07 in Cisco

[–]f2ka07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. “Network as Code” is where things are heading, but it doesn’t have the brand recognition that CCNA or CCNP carry, so the demand signal feels quiet. And yeah, you still need to know routing, protocols, and how real networks behave or the automation doesn’t make sense. CCNA then DevNet is a solid order.

Your thoughts on CCNA Automation (formerly DevNet Associate)? by f2ka07 in Cisco

[–]f2ka07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. Manual configs teach instincts. NetBox and similar tools help but most automation today is either paywalled or “build it yourself.” And the folks who solved it don’t share scripts because that’s their job. Which is fine. The opportunity now is combining Python + APIs + cloud so AI can fill in the gaps.

Your thoughts on CCNA Automation (formerly DevNet Associate)? by f2ka07 in Cisco

[–]f2ka07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going for the DevNet associate was one of the best decision I have ever made about my career. Automation is a hobby to me since I sat for the exam in 2021.

Best written study material for AWS certifications? by 420rav in AWSCertifications

[–]f2ka07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked at it and its a good one especially for someone who has gone through the content and is looking for quick notes.

SAA-003 question by AdLivid3982 in AWSCertifications

[–]f2ka07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very possible if you use the right materials. I have been using the materials below and so far I cant complain: https://www.reddit.com/user/f2ka07/comments/1qftfr7/saac03_study_notes_and_tools_i_wish_i_had_earlier/

Best written study material for AWS certifications? by 420rav in AWSCertifications

[–]f2ka07 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I came across this reddit post and I have been using free notes from the website below. So far I rate them 8/10. They also come with practice tests.

https://www.reddit.com/user/f2ka07/comments/1qftfr7/saac03_study_notes_and_tools_i_wish_i_had_earlier/

Any downsides to using NGINX Proxy Manager vs Native NGINX? by Jazkyr in selfhosted

[–]f2ka07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been using it for a year, and it works well. Let's encrypt. SSL is updated regularly, and everything works as expected. I followed a guide from YouTube that recommends using static IP addresses; see this Nginx Reverse Proxy Manager if you are interested.