For those thinking of following the Network Engineer route along with all of it's paths, please remember you will always be running to keep current. The amount of information you will need to digest is staggering. I started out with ARCnet, TokenRing, Ethernet and Netware I finally retired last year after a very rewarding career which included teaching, test engineering and design engineering. The thing is the pace of change can ware you out. I know a number of folks that couldn't keep up and had to change fields. So while the rewards can be great it takes a lot of dedication to stay current. Good Luck
Im new to IT/networking and I just applied for a networking technician apprenticeship to then go on to be a network engineer... And the guy who interviewed me even said there's some new things that even he doesn't know yet... Would you suggest to go in to cyber security after being a network engineer?
@@jinamarasinghe9380 after learning network cyber engineer or cloud would be the best option since they will be overlapping each other and will learn more on the programing and automation portion.
"Chase the skills and that will lead you to your dreams. " When Du'an starts preaching! 2) And this is from the Great Toni Morrison, who passed today: "When you get these jobs that you have been so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else." Thank you Du'an for empowering us!
He is so right! I chased the technology which allowed me to get the high paying contracts to build on my skills. Chasing the skills also allowed me to learn the technology so I could do very well in the interview to get the job. My advice is become a student of the game and in a few short years you will surprise yourself.
Brother I’m 21 years of age I’ve been in IT since I was 18 I’m currently in CCNA 2 at a community college majoring in Networking in order to obtain these skill that he said where should I start or what approach should I take
@@hawanyamomahmath1489 start applying for help desk jobs. Working the help desk will teach you how to communicate with customers. You’ll Learn humility, empathy and how to start trouble shooting at level 1 of the OSI (simple solution first). Stay a student of the game and learn as much as you can and enjoy the journey.
Chad Gasaway thanks I’m in a data science class and they’re teaching a little bit of full stack here and there to understand how it fits with data architecture and analytics.
i'm up early studying bro...i would also like to thank you for motivating me over the past 2 years i finally took and passed my CCENT and now i'm full speed ahead to the CCNA...i'm also interested in python now because of your advice. Blessings to you and yours
@@nixonlauture7337 i didnt use dumps i just read the todd lammle book watched a udemy course and used boson practise test along with packet tracer...it took me 3 months to prepare at a comfortable rate nor rush and no pressure ...i'm no genius or IT fanatic i'm just applying myself
This really hits home. Pretty much how I see it. I’m working at a Network Admin now at a large site with small staff. We have engineers that work remotely nationwide and those are the kinds of skills they have. I’m actually taking a Cisco ISE class Tuesday morning. I thing that will be a great addidition the the ICND2 I’m working on. I have been looking at picking up more practical in demand skills after CCNA. Something that will compliment it. Then I may look into either the new CCNP or CCNP Security tracks. I just want to work on some practical things that can give me a foundation for future of Networking and Cloud. Thanks so much for sharing. This is the way to go.
I appreciate what you did here. Great video! These old school Network engineers need to watch this video. If you work with NX-OS then learn ACI at your job. Just because you sit in Tier 1 doesn't mean you can't learn what the tier3+ knows. This industry requires you to build on your foundation. Reinvest into yourself constantly.
I graduated this year with my Bachelors in Computer science and CyberSecurity , I’m still so clueless about everything Security. This video is spot on about the things I’ve had so many questions about.
Speaking about Lean, DevOps and Agile I got the new ITIL version 4 cert back in February of this year. ITIL literally added those 3 models to the lifecycles stages due to the advances you mentioned in this vid.
Good deal. The key is specialize. Done Viptela migrations, Ansible 4 years ago CLI/Tower and know just a bit of Python. ISE is interesting, yet been more gear toward WAN and some LAN using python automation. Overall, all points are valid with perhaps a bit of x86 (uCPE) vnf if you have a chance to play with a host with VMs.
I'm exceedingly well-versed in three of those, especially Linux. I have Linux systems at home so I am constantly expanding my knowledge of that and Unix. The only two of the items you mentioned that I don't have experience with are Cisco ISE and Cisco ACI.
Great video! thank you. I’m currently studying and practising all you mentioned apart from SD WAN. Great to know the time dedicated is well spent. Looking forward to our challenging future
thanks Du'An for keeping it real!!!! lab everyday / just got CCNA} looking forward to automation networks in the future WE_ON_THE_RISE CISCO MIND WIDE OPEN !!! TAHNK YOU 2020!!
Hey Du'AN...I am a Systems Engineer with 28 years of experience. I agree don't chase the certificates...yet...get hands-on and study, practice, break and apply what you learn and then get the certs. I do not have any certs yet but I am working on some and I have both Linux and Windows skills along with Azure and AWS cloud skills. Having certs along with the experience is a great combo. Good video!
Du'an, I think a lot of followers would get TONS of value from a video on how to find projects for anyone who learned/certified on a new technology that needs some "resume evidence" of WORKING knowledge of that new skill :)
I'm just getting into the IT world and I see how vast this field is. It's almost overwhelming but motivating at the same time. I'm a armed security officer and I'm tired of struggling and am looking for a new career. I know this video is old and I was wondering where to start so I can build a foundation. I'm a 29 year old (30 in June) divorced father of three and just want a great career and to give my kids the world.
start with your CCNA or if you don't have the money go after your JNCIA (Junipers associate) its free upon finishing their course material they give you a voucher. I took it and loved it, passed. now I take my CCNA in a month. landed a job at Tesla too! These certs open doors brother good luck!
That was awesome! I am studying for a degree in MIS. My professor was great and he advised me cloud computing is the way to go for future needed skills. You opened my eyes up now to start explore even more possiblities. Thanks Bruh!
1st time viewer!!!! 19 yr system admin. I think in was a very good presentation. Delivery and knowledge were in sync. #chaseskillznotcerts #motivateme #subscribe #respect #salute
I give you the highest honor I can by saying. I trust this man's opinion. If Da,An say it I believe it no question. Don't know how he does it but he be on point.
Man, this was raw. Just what I needed. Currently chasing CCNP R&S, hearing all of this makes me hungry for more information and knowledge. Sometimes I feel like there isn't enough hours in the day !
Linux, cloud, hadoop, security/pentest, networking/devops. Digital forensics consulting/expert witness. Me personally im going with Linux, security, pentesting, Digital forensics.. Devops is included because sometimes you have to build tools... Its mostly conceptual and the only lab equipment i need is a laptop and free wifi.
@@wwechamp888 Then youre actually ahead of me. I dont know what you want me to elaborate on. Its pretty self explanatory, eslecially if you already ccna andcredhat certified. Get parrot os or kali linux and learn the tools. Security is about tools and concepts.. Both if wich you shoukd have, unless youre one of those people who study to pass tests and no apply the information in a lab enviornment. Go get a job as a cable technician and move into data center, wich uses everthing i mentioned in my original post, to include the information you have in your head. Also, its damn near obligatory you know or at least understand how the LAMP stack works, html and javascript for security. Security must be a jack of all trades and a master of a few. Im an armed security officer, former cdl driver and corrections officer and my company is having me and helping me study these things. Dont be a big head walking through a small door. Be a small head walking through a big door and youll find the way to paradise. Tgats the best advice i have for a person whos ahead of me.
@@anythingeverything2659 thanks man actually I am a student of CSE just very curious about network and security and not much help or info is there around me and yeah I am also learning many things like web development, some automation and cloud etc. For knowledge.... thanks for your reply though ✌️
Brah,,,You said “don’t chase the certification”. But number 1 and 2 were vendor specific. I love your videos, let’s chop it up. I made a big career from not being a Cisco fan boy.
I do primarily Routing Switching and Security at an Enterprise and ISP level and been doing it for over 20 years. I am now getting lazy in my old age to learn new stuff and get more certs. But from what I see, companies are doing automated network deployments. Much of the Tier 1 and Tier 2 stuff is scripted. It is when new turn-ups have to be integrated to existing network is when I get involved. Our tier1 and 2 guys get hammered. Kinda feel bad for them. I have been fortunate that I was working from home for years before Covid hit, so I did not skip a beat (or a paycheck). My current fears now are that automation and globalization is going to really do a number on Tier1 and Tier 2 support people. If I was a newbe, I would start a company that merely fills the needs for Feet on the Street for ISPs as most companies now want to use contractors.
By far the best video dear, I am working on my security ccna and a little linux, need to know which video course to take for linux, plz help in that area , I am listening to David bomble right now on his website for linux basics . I want to be in dement in today's market for network engineers r these skills enough , I am 35 and how long should I wait to start applying for jobs ?
I am experiencing helpdesk burn out. I have an associates in technical and Network support. Networking comes somewhat natuarally to me. Ok my question is, can you work remotely when you become a network engineer? I am hearing horror stories of people basically living at work because of network issue demands..is this true.. Open to any advice.
Depends on the company policies or client policies. I am 100% remote since 2014. They do exist but hard to get. However app and dev side, I see more remote opportunities. Good luck!
I've been labbing everyday as of recent and when I wake up in the morning my first thought has usually been about my lab the day before. Like okay I got that one working or usually right away I realize what I did wrong if I couldn't get a lab working. It's mad weird LAB EVERDAY 😘
Damn... thnks man. My dad is into all of this & I felt like I couldn’t imagine to start looking into what this Tech shit is all about , all this motivation u talking , ima have to do some research & c if this is for me xxxx
Today you sell skills that you developed two years ago, You always need to think about skills that will be in demand in 3 to 5 years. Develop skills today that you can sell in 2 years. The moment you stop learning, is the moment that you are deciding to become irrelevant. My first installation was Thick Net in 1984, linking PC-XT's to a VAX. Today I consult on data center migrations and cloud security. My first work in multi cloud networking 10 to 12 years ago. If you don't evolve you will be left behind. Du'An is telling the truth here. A key skill that I have used since the 80's is protocol analysis. Learn to use Wireshark.
