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Consider buying these, or checking them out from local library:
Network Warrior
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All of these presentations are available for free here: http://www.ciscolive.com/online - Many with video presentations of the lectures.
BRKARC-3001 - Cisco Integrated Services Router G2 - Architectural Overview and Use Cases (2013 Orlando) - 2 Hours
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I would also like to take the time to plug a few resources, if I may, that have greatly assisted me throughout my career.
http://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-Donahue/dp/1449387861/
Network warrior is a good one for real-life knowledge for people who are somewhat above CCNA level knowledge. Might be a bit advanced if you are new to networking.
https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-Donahue/dp/1449387861/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466962114&sr=8-1&keywords=network+warrior
Everything he said.
And:
Get a subscription to Safari Books Online if you can. It has helped me so many times when I don't know a given subject in detail.
Read: Network Warrior, great overview on lots of things. http://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-A-Donahue/dp/1449387861
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know, let me research that for you." You have to build a trust relationship so people know they can rely on you for good answers, not guesses or other half assed stuff.
Find trustworthy sources you can ask questions regarding concepts, deployments, and technical issues.
Depending on your level of knowledge:
Networking
Brocade IP Primer I haven't read it myself, but some guys around these parts that I have a lot of respect for recommend it highly for beginners.
CCENT Offical Cert Guide Good next step after above and gets you the CCENT cert which is half the ccna if you pass the test.
CCNA Official Cert Guide Next step after CCENT, gets you CCNA obviously if you pass the test.
If you need to know some basic wireless, I highly recommend the CWTS by CWNP. It is meant more as marketing/sales, but honestly its a really good entry into wifi. You can always follow it up with the CWNA after.
And an always favorite, the network warrior. This book really brings it all together for doing day-to-day networking for a ccna level. I haven't read all of it, but the majority I did read really clarified what I the CCNA brushed over.
As far as Microsoft and other tech's, I highly recommend getting your hands on CBT Nuggets (Yeah, its a bit expensive ~$1000 / year) and just start devouring as much as you can. Watch two or three shows a night? Sub one of them for a CBT nuggets vid. Just devour a few books and some vids and do your best to lab (either in vmware or with gear) and you'll be off to a really great start.
On a political level at work, I'd be fighting for some training (again cbtnuggets or the like) saying, hey tech is always moving forward and you need it to keep up and benefit the company. If you stay hungry you'll do just fine :)
This book helped me early on in my career
The book I see recommend around here for people looking to learn more about "Real World" Networking but aren't yet going for their CCNP or other certs, is this book.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Network-Warrior-Gary-A-Donahue/dp/1449387861
If you want, you could also grab yourself this book:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Routing-Switching-Portable-Command-100-105/dp/1587205882/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475319461&sr=8-1&
If you know you'll be working with alot of Cisco gear. I have it, and have found it very handy when studying /out and about.
Network Warrior is an O'Reilly book that's excellent for real world stuff.
This is what you're looking for:
http://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-A-Donahue/dp/1449387861/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405952527&sr=8-1&keywords=Network+Warrior
Also, if you can get access to this course, it's really good:
http://www.cbtnuggets.com/it-training-videos/course/cisco-ccna-labs-2011
He is also making another course that has a lot of practicality to it:
http://www.cbtnuggets.com/it-training-videos/course/cbtn_pro_course_network_design
I'm in the same boat as you. I just passed last Thursday with a 907 - must be a popular score.
I've heard several people recommend Gary Donahue's Network Warrior as a bridge between the CCNA and studying for the CCNP. I haven't yet checked it out myself, but I'm strongly considering picking up a copy.
http://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-Donahue/dp/1449387861/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415899024&sr=8-1&keywords=network+warrior
Network warrior is one of the most well-rounded books you can read when you're starting off.
Network Warrior by Gary Donahue is supposed to be pretty good and highly recommended. It's billed as a sort of, "you've got your CCNA, now what?" real world approach to networking design/t-shooting/application.
I think Network Warrior might but up your alley. https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Everything-Need-Wasnt/dp/1449387861
https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Everything-Need-Wasnt/dp/1449387861
Network Warrior is my go to book as a systems engineer - I learned a lot from this book.
Network Warrior: Everything You Need to Know That Wasn't on the CCNA Exam Second Edition
https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Everything-Need-Wasnt/dp/1449387861
Network Warrior 2nd ed. http://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-A-Donahue/dp/1449387861
I'm 22 years old. See my response to hidperf regarding what I plan on doing about getting into the field. As far as studying, I'm going to take a short break from going after certifications. I'd like to go for CCNP next, but I keep hearing that it's not good to have a CCNP with no experience. For now, I think I'm going to pick up this book and read it. It's supposed to be a lot more focused on practicality and problems you encounter on a day-to-day basis on the job. I've heard a lot of good things about it.
Edit: Actually, just ordered the book. Yay for Amazon Prime :)
After you're done you should check this out.
https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Everything-Need-Wasnt/dp/1449387861/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493374898&sr=8-1&keywords=network+warrior+3rd
Sign up for the cisco security bulletins and bug updates for the gear that you work with.
Read Network Warrior by Gary Donahue: https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Everything-Need-Wasnt/dp/1449387861
I'm a fan of this guy for computer/network fundamentals, as well as some good security-focused tutorials. I would also recommend Network Warrior as a fantastic read for a beginner.
I'm of the opinion that you should start with learning network fundamentals and then move on to security, because many security principles rely on a solid networking/general IT foundation.
Look into Network Warrior. It's network-heavy but goes over some of the most common things you would do as a network engineer.
https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Everything-Need-Wasnt/dp/1449387861
READ
Network+ Cert Guide
Cisco CCNA
Network Warrior
Packet Life
WATCH
How to use/install GNS3
CBTNuggets (Paid Training)
DO
GNS3
Packet Tracer + Labs (torrent)
Cisco CCNA Study Group
9tut.com Labs
Talk to an IT Recruiter
TekSystems
Tech Team
Robert Half
These are just a few examples, many more exist. Good luck!
Go for CCNP to make sure that you have the foundation.
On the way have a read of Network Warrior: http://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-A-Donahue/dp/1449387861
I feel the Network Warrior book would be a good introduction for any of those "real-world" questions you may have. It covers many of the topics you may not be confident about.
I as well went to school for Network Engineering and am working Entry-Level networking now. These are the books that have helped me so far.
Network Warrior
Network+
CCNA Library
TCP/IP Illustrated
I've read a few others, but these were my favorite ones. The Network+ book helped me obtain my Network+ Cert, then the CCNA Library helped me obtain my CCENT and CCNA. Great Books!
I would only recommend that Netowork+ book though if you plan on getting into Cisco stuff because the author is a Cisco guy and tends to start rambling about Cisco technologies that you will learn for the CCNA.
Network Warrior is a great guide. Packet pushers has a wealth of knowledge (be sure to check out the other feeds they have, e.g., Healthy Paranoia) in their archives covering all sorts of networking things. TWIET is solid and much more sysadmin focused.
The Network Warrior book may be what you're looking for. It's a bit old, yes, but still useful.
I'd start at the Secret Shop and build a Perseverance.
Joking aside, if you already have an understanding of the basics, then Network Warrior By Gary Donahue is a great place to start. It's a little dated in some parts, but it'll help you not only get back on track with fundamental knowledge, but also help you with all of the practical details that you need to do networking in the real world. It's sort of Cisco focused, but has plenty of general content that'll help you out on any network.
I usually see Network Warrior pop up in threads like this, figured I'd bring it up since I don't see it yet. Network Warrior
I know this book is fairly often recommended by r/networking. It's one thing to know what an IP address is. It's another to understand what an IP address is. Honestly what helps me learn is practice and experience. Sure I can read and learn about access lists and Vlan's all I want, but until I first started working with them, I really didn't understand what they were for.
My suggestion, get that book, or any other that you think might help you understand the basics. Learn the OSI model. Then practice, practice, practice. Download Cisco Packet Tracer or GNS3. Watch tutorials on them. Then start setting up and playing with your test network. Finally, start working towards CCNA topics.
All my personal opinion of course.
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The Practice of System and Network Administration, Second Edition
Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed
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The Practice of Cloud System Administration: DevOps and SRE Practices for Web Services, Volume 2
The Practice of System and Network Administration: Volume 1: DevOps and other Best Practices for Enterprise IT
Network Warrior: Everything You Need to Know That Wasn't on the CCNA Exam
Honestly, apply for everything. Shoot for those two and help desk. You can sort of get in the door with call center work, but let's call that a last ditch effort.
For learning about the field, Network Warrior is pretty much the bible of generalized network "stuff". It's fairly vendor independent and covers a lot of things that are off the beaten path (load balancers and such).
Cisco's CCENT book and the above one will supplement each other well.
I can't really speak to the server side these days. I've been over in Networking for a while...
+1 for Network Warrior. Ton of cool information that's not necessarily covered in exam topics.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1449387861/
A bit different, but I am reading Network Warrior.
I also just finished listening to An Astronauts Guide to life on Earth by Chris Hadfield. Really really good. I have now started listing to David Michell: Backstory and it is hilarious.
For a more practical guide I think this is the best book:
http://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-A-Donahue/dp/1449387861
Yes. CompTIA is a very reputable certification. I also think this book would be a good companion.
http://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-A-Donahue/dp/1449387861
Thanks! I'm going to read Network Warrior because I've heard it has some very useful real-world knowledge. Then onto the CCNP R+S probably using Odom and CBT Nuggets. Thoughts/comments?
They would do you more service buying books like http://www.amazon.com/Certified-Ethical-Hacker-Study-Guide/dp/0470525207 or http://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-Donahue/dp/1449387861/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1451148178&sr=1-1&keywords=network+warrior
But maybe they just don't know ... they see you only "sitting behind that thing they don't understand very well, for hours", you probably never talked about hobbies without it going awry, I can imagine. Not blaming anyone or anything, just saying, this is what usually happens and their reaction is gentle nudge.
This is also the route I will take once I finish the CBT CCNA labs nuggets, and brush up on critical IOS commands. I'll also be reading this during this same time frame. Hopefully this will be enough for the test AND the real world.
Edit: I just realized after clicking your link that those are the same videos I'm watching. Good stuff
Network Warrior tons of useful real world examples, tips & tricks.
They are just now starting to come out. I would recommend these two books "Network Warrior" (this covers real-world applications not covered by the soon former CCNA R&S exam). It is a bit dated but a good read. The other is "Network Programmability and Automation". These should help tide you over until the books come out. Both are on amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Everything-Need-Wasnt/dp/1449387861/ref=sr_1_3?crid=25XVKEVRZ1LXQ&keywords=network+warrior+3rd+edition&qid=1573413049&s=books&sprefix=network+warrior+%2Cstripbooks%2C232&sr=1-3
https://www.amazon.com/Network-Programmability-Automation-Next-Generation-Engineer/dp/1491931256/ref=sr_1_3?crid=5F6P0KHY1366&keywords=network+programmability+and+automation&qid=1573413098&s=books&sprefix=network+program%2Cstripbooks%2C207&sr=1-3
I use Packet Tracer for some labs, GNS3 for others. I recommend playing with both!
The website Router Alley has some excellent guides and has a more concise writing style than Odom, who tends to contain more depth at the expense of added fluff. However, it's not a one stop shop.
All throughout my studies, Google has revealed some great networking blogs (most notably packetlife) which anchors some topics that prove to be most confusing while also exposing you to topics just beyond the scope of CCNA to prepare you for the road ahead.
Network Warrior and TCP/IP Guide are excellent supplementary texts, the former containing some slightly dated information with real-world scenarios, the latter describing the full range of TCP/IP protocols and relevant RFCs.
Godspeed, may the Flow be with you.
https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Everything-Need-Wasnt/dp/1449387861
Am in the middle of reading this and it's crazy informative.
You haven't mentioned what kind of router/switch you have, if they are capable of doing these things.
The second edition covers Nexus.
OP: This book is cisco-centric, but there's tons of good networking information in there. I bought it because I was in the same situation as you and it helped a lot, even though I ended up doing more system work than network work. Check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Gary-A-Donahue/dp/1449387861/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398779258&sr=8-1&keywords=network+warrior
I would look into completing the triad of A+, Security+, and Network+ long term.
Here is a book that might help you on your way and is appropriately named, plus one other book I like
https://www.amazon.com/Accidental-SysAdmin-Handbook-Primer-Professionals/dp/1484218167/ref=pd_sbs_14_1/157-3685118-2307823?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1484218167&pd_rd_r=YGE1VXYEB8868B4ZE438&pd_rd_w=UiuwT&pd_rd_wg=gGWFI&psc=1&refRID=YGE1VXYEB8868B4ZE438
https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Everything-Need-Wasnt/dp/1449387861/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1484232367&sr=1-1&keywords=network+warrior
this used to be good: https://www.amazon.com/Network-Warrior-Everything-Need-Wasnt/dp/1449387861/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484363445&sr=8-1&keywords=network+warrior
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