Want to make contacts with others in the industry? Want to blog for Cisco Devnet? You need to know how to write and communicate! In today's world, you will often communicate via text and in written form long before meeting people in person. Make the right impression with your writing. Silvia Spiva is the community manager at Cisco Devnet and has over 50,000 Twitter followers! She knows how to communicate, and in this video, she shares tips on how you can also. Communication and writing are reall...
Jun 01, 2019•17 min
Laz says it's not too late! If he did it, so can you! It is not too late! How to get experience if you have none. What an inspirational story! Do you need a degree or a certification? Laz's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/thenetworkingdoctors Laz's upcoming CCNA Book that will be published in December 2018 - it now being pre-sold by PacktPub: https://www.packtpub.com/networking-and-servers/ccna-routing-and-switching-200-125-certification-guide Laz's book on Amazon called "The Only ...
Jun 01, 2019•1 hr 44 min
I interview Eric Chou - author of the book: Mastering Python Networking: Your one-stop solution to using Python for network automation, DevOps, and Test-Driven Development. He tells us his views of what to study in 2019. Is OpenFlow dead? Is it worth learning OpenFlow? Should you study for CCNA? Or CCNP? Or even CCIE? Or should you just study Python? Which is better to learn first? Python or Ansible? Menu: Eric's Introduction: 1:09 Eric's Experience: 2:20 Microsoft and Azure and Cloud: 3:21 Clou...
Jun 01, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Dmitry tells us why he believes Python and Nornir are better than Ansible. He explains what Nornir is and how he became part of the core developer team of Nornir. Menu: Live Stream on Twitch: 0:32 Dimitry's programming background and how he got into Cisco: 1:00 Are you a Networker or Programmer: 6:32 Nornir: 8:25 Why is Python better than Ansible? 11:16 Why is Nornir better (threading and other options)? 16:25 Is Normir a Python version of Ansible? 22:27 Can someone start with Nornir? 22:47 Just...
Jun 01, 2019•43 min
Are you struggling to cope with the amount of information you have to learn? Are you struggling with all the data you have to process? Then stop. Think about what is important. Then focus and do deep work! Get motivated! Get going! No excuses! Get rid of the distractions! Do deep work! David's details: YouTube: www.youtube.com/davidbombal Twitter: twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal/ LinkedinIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal/ #GNS3 #CCNA #CCNP #CCIE
Jun 01, 2019•7 min
Bertie says: "If you are stuck in a rut, hit the books, put in the hours and you will receive the rewards!" and "You cannot go and work for someone 8 hours a day and then go home and not work on your own dreams!" Social media is very powerful. Use it to boost your career and promote yourself! Getting a CCNA changed Bertie's life. You can do the same! David's details: YouTube: www.youtube.com/davidbombal Twitter: twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal/ LinkedinIn: www.li...
Jun 01, 2019•19 min
Bryan Byrne (@bryan25607) shares his thoughts about Cisco certifications, is automation worth learning, what is SD-WAN and a lot more! Use the menu to jump to specific topics. Menu: Bryan Byrne Intro: 00:17 Sales? 00:34 Network Automation is hype: 2:23 Brian has been doing network automation a long time: 4:42 I am going to lose my job? Should I just become a programmer? 5:39 Are there two paths for people? 7:40 Are there different roles? CCNP? CCIE? 9:06 Is there still a role for a pure network ...
Jun 01, 2019•28 min
David Bombal and Hank Preston discuss Network Automation, Network Programmability, NetDevOps and the future. What should you learn? CCNA or Python? And many other topics! Net-DevOps: David Bombal interviews Hank Preston Part 1 (Cisco #DevNet) We discussed the following in this call: 1) Hank Preston Introduction 01:02 2) How did you transition from being a traditional Network Engineer to a NetDevOps Engineer? 02:55 3) What would you recommend as the first step? 05:46 4) What should I start with? ...
Jun 01, 2019•42 min
Here is my story of how my career crashed! Hardship can make you grow stronger. Sometimes you learn more through the pain. Has your career crashed and burned? Are you dejected? Are you down in the dumps? Time to stand up and make a difference in your life! Don't let stumbles or failures stop you reaching your goals! We all fail at some point in our lives. It is not how many times you fail, but how many times you get up again that counts! Don't stop trying. Don't stop moving to your goals. David’...
Jun 01, 2019•7 min
Du'An discusses his CCNA tips and life lessons in this call. Is the CCNA worth it? How did the CCNA change his life? INTERVIEW WITH DU’AN LIGHTFOOT. Find Out More About CCNA, Our Tips, Jobs & More! #CCNA #CCENT #ICND1 What we discussed in this call: 1) Du'an introduction: 00:47 2) Du'an announcement: 01:45 3) Helpdesk transition to Network Engineer: 03:15 4) Are you stuck in life? Du'An's story: 04:20 5) No trust fund? How did you bootstrap yourself: 06:30 6) Airforce experience: 07:35 7) Wh...
Jun 01, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Stuart Clark (@bigevilbeard) shares his thoughts about the future, best languages, open source networking and more! Use the menu to jump to specific topics. Stuart's details: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuarteclark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigevilbeard Menu: 1) Open Source Networking: 00:37 2) How to manage old devices: 1:05 3) Which libaries: 2:08 4) Pyats: 2:37 5) What is your background and how did automation help you? 3:54 6) How did you transition: 5:28 7) Why did you move f...
Jun 01, 2019•27 min
Susie didn't want to be a manager. But, she is an amazing leader today - and the proof is clearly shown in the success of Cisco DevNet. I asked her to share her tips for leadership, working with teams and recommended resources. In my personal experience, she is one of the most approachable, kind and dedicated leaders I have ever encountered. Learn from someone who has done it and helped change the culture within Cisco and changed the conversation within networking. Susie's contact details: Twitt...
Jun 01, 2019•22 min
Is a CCIE still worth it? What is the difference between CCIE and CCDE? Should I become a developer? What Developer certifications does Cisco have? Menu: Jason Gooley introduction: 00:08 Jason's new book (CCIE and CCDE Evolving Technologies Study Guide): 00:55 Is a CCIE worth it? Or just network automation? 1:55 Do I need to become a developer? 4:00 Is a CCIE still worth it? 4:36 NPDESI and NPDEV courses: 6:15 What is CCIE vs CCDE: 7:03 CCNA vs Python? CCNP vs Python? CCIE or just Python? 11:41 ...
Jun 01, 2019•26 min
Is Network Programmability just hype? Should you study network automation or is it a waste of time? Great chat with Eric Thiel - a realist. He discusses the reality of Network Automation and Programmability. Is this actually real world? Code Exchange: https://developer.cisco.com/codeexchange Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/securenetwrk Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericthiel/ David’s details: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/david...
May 30, 2019•46 min
FREE Cisco labs! This that even possible? Yes, dcloud Steve tells us. You can access Cisco devices for free with dcloud.cisco.com! You can reserve labs for study, for testing, for demonstrations purposes! Go here to access: https://dcloud.cisco.com/ - Experience Cisco: Huge catalog of demos, training and sandboxes for every Cisco architecture - Why dCloud?: Fully scripted, customizable environments available almost instantly in the cloud for free! - Easy to get started: Login using your Cisco.co...
May 29, 2019•23 min
What's holding you back? What's stopping you from getting your certification or doing more with your life? Networking is always changing - this is your opportunity! Turn your hardships into diamonds. Ignore the haters. Funnel your pain and anger into something constructive. Forgive and get on with it! Just do it! David’s details: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...
May 29, 2019•12 min
What's happening with Cisco Certifications? Fantastic interview with Yusuf Bhaiji (Sr. Manager, Global Certifications Programs at Cisco). Expect more interviews in the future as things develop. David’s details: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co Website: http://www.davidbombal.com Yusuf's detail...
May 28, 2019•15 min
What a story! Katherine McNamara shares her story and gives us advice about life, how to get a job, how to get into cybersecurity. Is cybersecurity a good field to get into? Advice for getting a job.Life Advice! David’s details: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co Website: http://www.davidbombal....
May 28, 2019•29 min
