Information Technology (IT)

Man idk if I should keep trying to move up in IT or just get out of it and search for something new in general. I don’t like looking at a computer screen all day.

Transitioned from IT (networking) into consulting.

Worth it.
 
Man idk if I should keep trying to move up in IT or just get out of it and search for something new in general. I don’t like looking at a computer screen all day.
Yeah you are in the wrong field then man, we stare at a screen for most of the day except to run errands while still on the clock. Hit up the shoe store, go test drive cars, go home watch some TV, have repair people come home. Nothing cripples a business faster than incompetent IT personnel.
 
Man the ins and outs of networking is a lot. Nothing too difficult to understand. It's just a lot to grasp.
 
I have an interview tomorrow for an information technology specialist I with the county.

Any tips?

Don't get nervous

Utilize the STAR method when applicable

Confidence is projected, let it flow b

Keeping in mind the interview is as much about your technical capacity as it is your social capacity. Don't take yourself too seriously
 
I need to study up on automation. Any tips?

If your job primarily uses windows learn powershell. If linux learn bash. Wouldn't hurt to learn python either.

Edit: Also look into Puppet, Chef, and Ansible.
 
Looking to make a move to Networking. Currently 2yrs helpdesk at a gov contractor downtown DC. Got the A+, Net+, Sec+ Which expire December this year but gonna renew thru CertMaster since that’s the easiest way. Just the Sec+ since that will renew the underlying. Studying for my CCNA now, going the two route exam.

Been studying a couple weeks now. Lammle’s book and Chris Bryant on UDEMY. Haven’t done any sims yet, think I’m ready to jump into that. Network engineer at work recommended GNS3. Trying to stay focused, a lot of material to digest.

Good luck all
 
Another useful thing for me was the Darrill Gibson apps on iPhone. They’re not free but it’s basically buying a lunch. In your free time open the app and do some questions/flash cards. I included a sample pic from the A+. I just hit the areas with the highest percentage of questions hard.

You don’t need the bundle but here’s the link. CompTIA Value Pack Security+ Network+ A+ by learnZapp
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app-bundle/comptia-value-pack-security-network-a/id983872806?mt=8
 

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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)
Only book you need, I went backwards :lol:. Did my Sec+, Net+, then said F it and took the A+. So I didn’t need to really crack the book for A+.

But oh yea I’m sure it’s been mentioned here and all over the Internet. YouTube Professor Messer, Short boring videos (but a bunch of them) but very helpful. Then do some practice tests.
 
Looking to make a move to Networking. Currently 2yrs helpdesk at a gov contractor downtown DC. Got the A+, Net+, Sec+ Which expire December this year but gonna renew thru CertMaster since that’s the easiest way. Just the Sec+ since that will renew the underlying. Studying for my CCNA now, going the two route exam.

Been studying a couple weeks now. Lammle’s book and Chris Bryant on UDEMY. Haven’t done any sims yet, think I’m ready to jump into that. Network engineer at work recommended GNS3. Trying to stay focused, a lot of material to digest.

Good luck all
I'm starting a data analyst role next week. I need to get my network + and security + in the first 90-120 days. Any recommendations for me studying and taking the exams?
 
Only book you need, I went backwards :lol:. Did my Sec+, Net+, then said F it and took the A+. So I didn’t need to really crack the book for A+.

But oh yea I’m sure it’s been mentioned here and all over the Internet. YouTube Professor Messer, Short boring videos (but a bunch of them) but very helpful. Then do some practice tests.
Well that sucks I would figure the Sec+ would grant you the A+ anyways. Dragging my feet on studying for the CASP, but I definitely ain't taking the Sec+. Keep hearing about CEH might look into that as well.
 
I'm starting a data analyst role next week. I need to get my network + and security + in the first 90-120 days. Any recommendations for me studying and taking the exams?
Check out Professor Messer’s YouTube on both of those tests.

Sec+ book
Amazon product ASIN 1939136059
Network+ Book
Amazon product ASIN 1260122387
These are the go to books for the test. Darrill Gibson has a website also (paid website) that’s gives you access to practice test, notes, and even some simulations which mirror the actual test. There’s some overlap in the two tests which sorta helps.

When it’s test time, I’d recommend getting the voucher with the “free” retake or if you have a .edu email use the student discount voucher.

120 days is enough time to get certified.
 
There's this internship I wanna apply for but I don't have an impressive resume in this area. Should I wait until I get my A+ to apply for the internship or should I just apply anyway.
 
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