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The Rise of IPv6 in a Connected World

Colin Schmit

In an era where the number of devices connected to the internet is skyrocketing, the shift towards Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is becoming more of a necessity than a choice. With the Internet of Things (IoT) expanding at an unprecedented rate, IPv6 is stepping into the spotlight to support a global network’s needs. Let’s […] Read More

How Getting the Cisco CCIE Got a Little Easier

Colin Schmit

Twenty years ago, Cisco’s prestigious expert-level certification CCIE was once a common pursuit for those in the IT industry. But the industry and goals for its IT pros have changed over time, and the population of those looking to get their CCIE has diminished. We simply have more diverse needs than ever before. Yet, the […] Read More

CCNA for Service Desk Managers and Employees

Colin Schmit

There are many reasons why Service Desk managers or a Service Desk employees benefit from obtaining a CCNA certification. Raymond Lacoste, Cisco/AWS/ITIL instructor, has worked with many individuals that are Service Desk employees, and he truly believes that gaining core competencies from the CCNA will accelerate your career faster than skipping ahead in Cisco’s learning […] Read More

Expand your IT Career Options with CCNA

Colin Schmit

In a competitive workforce landscape, it’s easy to get lost in the mix of LinkedIn searches and e-resumes. If you are interested in IT, there are many ways for you to stick out amongst the crowd. One of the best ways to stand out is by having a solid foundation of knowledge in routing and […] Read More

Cisco Certifications – How To Plan For the Changes In 2020

Colin Schmit

For those of you that haven’t heard, Cisco is significantly changing certification paths in 2020. So, what does this mean for you? Let us help clear the air by answering the following high-level questions: Which Cisco certifications are going away in 2020? What new certification options will be available? What will happen to current or […] Read More

5 Tools for Getting Ready for Your CCNA Certification Exam

5 Tools for Getting Ready for Your CCNA Certification Exam

Colin Schmit

Are you ready to showcase your networking knowledge by taking the CCNA exam? Great! But what next? You’ve already researched what content is tested and made the decision to take the exam, the next step is to create an action plan. Like planning for any goal, there are key tools that will assist you in […] Read More

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4 Reasons to Get Your CCNA Now

Colin Schmit

Breaking news – Cisco is changing their CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification exam in February 2020. What does this mean for you? It means that it’s time to get your CCNA cert as soon as possible. Why? Because, why wait for the unknown? Here are more reasons why to get your CCNA, right now: […] Read More

All You Need to Know About ACUCM Course

All You Need to Know About ACUCM Course

Ralph Smith

It’s time to escape the pressures of course curriculum and exam stress. Take a break and learn Cisco with out memorizing unnecessary information only for the exam. Easy, breezy, beautiful ACUCM is a stress free course that covers the fundamentals of Cisco including Call Manager and Voicemail. In this week’s VBlog, Ralph Smith talks all […] Read More

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3 Flavors of Wireless Access Points

Dan Goodman

As an internet user, you have three ways to manage your access points; the Autonomous Architecture, the Cloud-Based Architecture and the Split-MAC Architecture. In this week’s VBlog, Dan Goodman explains each and dives further into their implications and how they can benefit managing access points. (scroll down for video) Wireless Access Points: the Basics If […] Read More

5 Things you should know about meraki security appliances

5 Things You Should Know About Meraki Security Appliances

Raymond Lacoste

We love Meraki products, easy to set up, easy to troubleshoot, easy to monitor, easy to maintain. Even though they are easy, you can still get tripped up.In this week’s vBlog, Raymond Lacoste, shares five things to have a much better, easier Meraki Security Appliance deployment experience.   Photo credit: Cisco Meraki   But first, […] Read More