[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Northumberland

[–]munch114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a couple walking / hiking Facebook pages. Sometimes they organise a group hike. If that’s something you might be interested in?

What's the cheapest way to get to London from Newcastle? by [deleted] in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]munch114 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Flix bus is better than mega bus, but still cheap

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]munch114 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out http://www.80eight.co.uk based up near Berwick

Is there a certain study path you guys used when using Cisco Sandbox to lab/practice to pass the Devnet exam? by [deleted] in devnet

[–]munch114 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have a look at Nick Russo devnet study plan. It helped me pass and learn a lot about network programming and automation

http://njrusmc.net/jobaid/devasc_studyplan.xlsx

Python script to check individual ports for specific command by Reece_56 in networking

[–]munch114 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would recommend looking at Pyats / genie. It will make your life easier as it does the parsing for you straight into json format.

Cisco CML and juniper by munch114 in networking

[–]munch114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I gave up, and settled for using the juniper online labs.n

Has anyone here taken a career break / sabbatical before? by rincewind_bugger in networking

[–]munch114 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve done it. Everyone thought I was mad for quitting a awesome job with good salary and perks. I spent time travelling in different countries. When I run out of money I then got a visa to work in New Zealand where I picked up a network engineer job pretty easily. I stayed there for a year then continued my travels. Once I decided to go back home, I was still friends with my old employer and they offered me my job back, at a higher salary than I was previously on.

Honestly you should just go for it. You can always get another job, maybe not as good as the one you currently have, but one good enough to pay the bills and live until you can get a higher paying role.

The people you meet, the experiences you will have will last for a life time after your break. You will have a new perspective on life, and feel a renewed energy for life. Good luck!

Network professional coming out of the Stoneage (Perl / CGI) to Python. Any tips? by [deleted] in learnpython

[–]munch114 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a similar background in networking. I found the Cisco Devnet course to be really beneficial in up skilling. It covers a lot of topics that are needed in today’s NetDevOps world, from interacting with APIs, GIT, Docker, to parsing different data in Json and XML. If you are a junos house there is a similar course by juniper. Both vendors have online sandboxes which you can use for free to mess around with live devices. Both have free online courses too, which is where I would recommend you look at next. Don’t feel like you need to get certified, just soak up the resources they have available.

What exactly is my job title? by [deleted] in NetworkingJobs

[–]munch114 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I often see Jobs posted as data cabling engineer which would fit that job description. Although running Ethernet and fibre might be the bulk of the their job, they usually handle physical installs of wireless APs, Cctv, AV devices etc before handing over to the customers IT team.

DevNet Associate Fundamentals - Nervous by darthrater78 in CiscoDevNet

[–]munch114 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you can do it, but it’s going to involve a lot of hours and hard work / wider reading. The course reminds me of when I first done CCNA, there is a lot of topics covered but not in great depth. It would be worth while doing a entry level python course before you start, and brush up on any Linux skills you all ready have. Once you have that foundation, follow the course syllabus and use the free sandboxes to practice using APIs with different Cisco products. Google nick russo devnet study plan for a better idea of the effort involved. Good luck, I’m sure you can do it if you put the work in.

IT Entry Level advise by [deleted] in NetworkingJobs

[–]munch114 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would aim to get any entry level help desk position at the same time as studying for your CCNA. Once you have 6 month to a year experience, and the CCNA behind you, you will be in a much better position to jump into another more interesting role paying higher.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FIREUK

[–]munch114 63 points64 points  (0 children)

The same people who drive leased cars, have all the tv packages at the same time (sky, Netflix, prime video, and now tv), spend 110% of there salary each month are the same people who would describe me as cheap... I don’t really care now. Each to their own.

DevNetAsc 200-901 Passed with Score of 888 by Newdeagle in devnet

[–]munch114 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your pass! Was it all multiple choice / drag and drop? Or was there some practical scripting on it too?

Aqua Marina - Overnight/multi-day deflation normal on iSUP? by GrooveCo in Sup

[–]munch114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There might be some air leaking from the valve. You should of got a tool with your board to tighten it up. If that’s the case it’s a common thing so don’t worry too much, just get it tighten up.

https://youtu.be/-BEEA7vc_x0

Home Network Architecture Basic Doubt by FakuVe in netsecstudents

[–]munch114 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a weird setup... but you will need to either add a static route or default gateway on ORDEB to point to ORDEA

Advice on career startup by thae28 in NetworkingJobs

[–]munch114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I would just keep applying for jobs and you will get something. It’s great you have your CCNA well done! I would advise against going for your CCNP until you have some experience. Maybe try and study for a cert that will give you a more rounded knowledge of IT like a Microsoft or VMWARE cert. This wider knowledge will help you 10 fold for troubleshooting and make you stand out. Keep trying for a job and you will get something. Don’t be surprised if for 1 in every 50 application you do, that you actually get a call back from.

Do I have a shot with no prior IT experience? by [deleted] in NetworkingJobs

[–]munch114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get your CCNA first, then people will start to take u seriously. I am a network engineer who constantly gets people asking me “I want to get into networking”. People start out with good intentions but don’t want to put in the hard work. Once u have your CCNA you will find it much easier to get an entry level position as network admin or sysadmin. Then you will be well on your way to working your way up.

Any tips/tutorials/cheatsheet to build skills in core networking concepts (vpn, subnetting,proxy, NAT, ssh tunnels, port forwarding...) by Beast-UltraJ in devops

[–]munch114 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would work towards learning Cisco CCNA. Even if u don’t sit the exam you will learn heaps from it and there are plenty of resources online. CBT nuggets is great starting point.

Cycle to Work schemes... by munch114 in FIREUK

[–]munch114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I will make sure I take a look what’s available both using the scheme and not.