I haven’t taken the CCNA yet — but I’ve already laced up my running shoes. The track is clear in front of me, painted with subnet masks, routing protocols, and the occasional cryptic Cisco exam question that looks like it was written during a power outage. This is the race I’m signing up for — the one where the finish
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As someone serious about becoming a network and cybersecurity engineer, I’ve explored countless YouTube channels and online courses. Some are entertaining, others are flashy, and a few — like David Bombal’s — are what I’d call “boring-awesome.” And I mean that with full respect. In a space dominated by influencers chasing views, Bombal stands out because he isn’t performing —
Let’s be real for a second: You want to learn networking, but Cisco gear costs more than your rent, your electricity bill, and your weekly caffeine addiction combined. And let’s not even talk about the sound your laptop makes when you try to run GNS3 with a full topology—somewhere between a jet engine and a dying hyena. Enter Packet Tracer,
Let me start with the truth: I didn’t choose the self-study path because I thought I was some kind of untapped genius. I chose it because I checked the price of a cybersecurity bootcamp and nearly choked on my instant noodles. I want to become a network and cybersecurity engineer. Not because it sounds cool (okay, maybe a little), but
So, I’m training to be a network engineer—which sounds cool until you realize routers and switches are expensive, your house has limited power outlets, and blowing up a real network is frowned upon. Enter: Packet Tracer, Cisco’s free tool that lets me break stuff safely and build networks without risking the Wi-Fi at home. It’s Free. Like, Actually Free. You
My personal, no-fluff plan to crush the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) exam.Book I’m using: Networking Essentials Companion Guide v3 (2nd Edition)Tools: Packet Tracer, subnettingpractice.com, flashcards, coffee Why I’m Doing This I’ve got 14 days, one book, and a goal: to pass the Cisco CCST and build a strong foundation for my future in networking. This isn’t about cramming—it’s about