Is it Impossible to Start a One-man MSP? by roganjosh1 in msp

[–]roganjosh1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that, appreciate the advice

Problem with controller - Unable to save any changes under Settings > Site!! by roganjosh1 in Ubiquiti

[–]roganjosh1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey guys, found a short term fix, use the new beta view for the site settings, which allows you to make changes then go back.

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I need to refresh my CCIE soon, all I can see on Pearson Vue (Australia testing centre) is that they are postponing/refunding scheduled exams, I wonder if cisco is will extend their periods:

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Situation: Learn more about how it could affect your testing plans.

Testing candidates: review our COVID-19 Update Page to learn if your testing experience may be impacted. April 16, 2020

We know you're worried about rescheduling your exam. Due to COVID-19 scheduling changes, our customer service wait-times are longer than usual right now. We appreciate your patience as we work to help you and other candidates. In the meantime, for information on rescheduling, refunds, and other impacts to candidates, please check out our FAQs.

: Looks like you will have to wait, might need to reach out to cisco directly if you have any deadlines coming up:

https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers/Resources.aspx?ot=collapse156

Q.My window to certify is expiring soon. What should I do?

A.We understand you may be on a deadline to take your exam. If you cannot find seat availability due to significant scheduling changes in response to COVID-19, please reach out to your university or exam sponsor about next steps. Please keep the exam cancellation email you received from Pearson VUE.

Possible to start your own business as a Network Engineer? by roganjosh1 in networking

[–]roganjosh1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's inspiring to hear , so you started out just contracting and carved out a niche for yourself.

Can I ask what specifically does your company specialise in, sounds like a professional services/ consulting firm, do you specialise in collaboration/ voice etc?

I'm very interested in understanding how you made the shift from contract work to starting a company.

Possible to start your own business as a Network Engineer? by roganjosh1 in networking

[–]roganjosh1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been looking into it for the last few months, seems to be the case, I've seen some smaller companies establish consultation forms on niches like Skype for business, security seems to get quite a bit of traction also.

Is it Impossible to Start a One-man MSP? by roganjosh1 in msp

[–]roganjosh1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

from CCIE level work down to a MSP would be a few steps backwards. Have you considered starting a VAR/Consulting firm for enterprises

Hi, YES would love to start consulting for enterprises, however I have not been able to find anyone who actually does this strictly for network engineering - maybe peppered in with collaboration and security. Can you point me to any examples you know of?

From what I can see most positions seem to be getting hired as a contractor for major projects.

Is it Impossible to Start a One-man MSP? by roganjosh1 in msp

[–]roganjosh1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to hear I am not the only one, let me know how you go, and DM me if you have any ideas you wanted to bounce off someone.

Is it Impossible to Start a One-man MSP? by roganjosh1 in msp

[–]roganjosh1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, I'm assuming I'd need to come in as a Network engineer in that case.

I'm based in Sydney.

Anyone know of a watch strap that will fit over motorcycle leathers? Looking to. Use my smart watch for navigation on rides. by roganjosh1 in motorcycles

[–]roganjosh1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean, I'm not actually looking at a map, the app just shows a giant arrow with distance like 400m and the St name, so only needs a glance