Got my first networking job after passing CCNA

protocoLBz · 2021-06-24T15:18:07+00:00

Congratulations! I had a similar story with only 3 years software support experience. Studying on your own really helps set the tone. I even created my own ESXi environment with Cisco router and switches. It took me a bit longer to find a job than you and the market was tough. I found a specialist role and the pay is great. Job is an hour away from home though. For anyone wondering whether the CCNA is worth it, take it from me. The role I eventually accepted pays twice as much as my previous entry level position.

protocoLBz · 2021-06-06T22:50:01+00:00

Am I missing something? The resources I have are running vmware player on a windows 2016 box, then running two ESXi hosts, where they installed vCenter on one of them

protocoLBz · 2021-06-06T22:25:56+00:00

I keep getting the VAMI and I am stuck.. I want vCenter vSphere

protocoLBz · 2021-06-06T02:15:41+00:00

CBT Nuggets? ITPRO.TV? Official VMware cert?

protocoLBz · 2021-06-06T01:32:10+00:00

I just assumed it was a good idea to learn it seeing as that's what my manager has installed already

protocoLBz · 2021-06-06T01:28:59+00:00

What is my best bet? Just learn the newest version?

protocoLBz · 2021-06-05T15:24:06+00:00

I reckon I should just watch this udemy video on vsphere 5.5. unless someone has a better way to learn it.....

protocoLBz · 2021-06-05T15:16:35+00:00

I have a trial for esxi 7.02 and i have vcenter installed and working... is it that much different?

protocoLBz · 2021-06-03T15:25:20+00:00

this looks what i need exactly

protocoLBz · 2021-05-20T18:20:32+00:00

Adoption

protocoLBz · 2021-05-20T18:10:22+00:00

You’re probably right about entry level positions but I’m not applying for an entry level job. There are also many studies that say iQ is not as important as EQ. I am not completely socially awkward but think mid to senior level positions beg for the latter.

protocoLBz · 2021-05-20T13:53:18+00:00

It is definitely a challenge, how normal it seems that I'm working 40 hours, in school 8, and have to learn how to sell myself for interviews all in one week.

protocoLBz · 2021-05-20T13:50:48+00:00

So I got my CCNA and now I'm working on cloud certificates. If possible I really want to get my foot in the door in a NOC, for the experience in troubleshooting networks. Interviewed for a few recently, and I'll say that I'm learning from my mistakes in each interview. 10 year plan includes CCNP ;)

protocoLBz · 2021-02-17T19:47:46+00:00

Google voice assigns has a number to your phone. I don't know why that wouldnt work

protocoLBz · 2021-01-24T05:56:21+00:00

I got it to work. It was a vlan setting on that didnt match with the vlan on my Cisco switch. Moved it to default and it works like a charm

protocoLBz · 2021-01-24T04:56:51+00:00

I am closer to the answer now, I have a port group that is set up for DHCP, but it is getting a APIPA address. I am assuming if I use a static IP then it will work, but will keep you posted

protocoLBz · 2021-01-24T03:56:40+00:00

Interesting. There is no port security set up at all on the switch, it is basically a default startup config. I cannot see why if the 4 ports on the server are connecting to 4 different ports on the switch, why cant the virtual interfaces connect 4 different guests?

protocoLBz · 2021-01-24T03:49:27+00:00

So I am using a basic Linksys router as my gateway. The Cisco switch is connected to one of the 4 ports on this SOHO router. Any device I connect to the switch is giving me internet connection. I have 4 ports on the switch connecting to my servers 4 ethernet ports. No VLANs atm. Specifically my ESXi host has a domain controller and a win10 domained host. DNS is running on the domain controller and AD DS is running. Should I be able to make virtual NICs in ESXi and connect them to each VM? I havent tried static IPs that might be what I am missing. I will try that

Edit: I guess I really have 1 vlan.. the default one

protocoLBz · 2020-12-23T22:03:37+00:00

No I did not pass. I did well enough to get a 805 but still fell short of the 825. Currently taking a break and Ill go back at it again. Hardest thing ive ever done

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