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    Re: Need some advice on learning networking

    This past weekend, I had some issues with the server I set up in my office. Keep a couple of things in mind:

    1.) As part of the online course I was doing for CCNA, I configured a fairly complex network with inter-vlan routing between 3 different vlans. This required setting up a DHCP server to hand out IP addresses for all the different subnets.

    But wait...there's more!!! I also set up a Cisco Wireless LAN controller that uses a RADIUS server.

    There's a lot more but you get the point. It's a bunch of stuff to deal with.

    2.) I don't really need any of this stuff. I set this up to learn, not because I needed it.


    Anyway, here's some advice. You can take it or leave it.


    If you don't use it, you're gonna lose it. It's amazing how much I forgot. Now, with that said, I kept detailed notes and other information and I was able to get back up to speed but it took some time. It's probably not the best idea to dabble in this stuff.

    That is all.
    Growth is found only in adversity.

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    Re: Need some advice on learning networking

    Quote Originally Posted by BillyCarpenter View Post
    This past weekend, I had some issues with the server I set up in my office. Keep a couple of things in mind:

    1.) As part of the online course I was doing for CCNA, I configured a fairly complex network with inter-vlan routing between 3 different vlans. This required setting up a DHCP server to hand out IP addresses for all the different subnets.

    But wait...there's more!!! I also set up a Cisco Wireless LAN controller that uses a RADIUS server.

    There's a lot more but you get the point. It's a bunch of stuff to deal with.

    2.) I don't really need any of this stuff. I set this up to learn, not because I needed it.


    Anyway, here's some advice. You can take it or leave it.


    If you don't use it, you're gonna lose it. It's amazing how much I forgot. Now, with that said, I kept detailed notes and other information and I was able to get back up to speed but it took some time. It's probably not the best idea to dabble in this stuff.

    That is all.
    But you had fun with the virtual pinball. You needed the break.

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    Re: Need some advice on learning networking

    Quote Originally Posted by BillyCarpenter View Post
    Now, with that said, I kept detailed notes and other information and I was able to get back up to speed but it took some time. It's probably not the best idea to dabble in this stuff.

    That is all.
    You confirmed one of the most important rules of all: document everything. There is no change too small to make note of, even if it's just an IP change or a settings change. When something breaks, it's a great comfort to know that you have up to date and accurate documentation.

    I have OneNote notebooks for each of my customers with detailed information on their configuration and any gotchas in their environment. Beyond that, I also have spreadsheets of all group policy config, and piles of contacts for different contractors and other service providers for all of them.

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    Re: Need some advice on learning networking

    Quote Originally Posted by rthonpm View Post
    You confirmed one of the most important rules of all: document everything. There is no change too small to make note of, even if it's just an IP change or a settings change. When something breaks, it's a great comfort to know that you have up to date and accurate documentation.

    I have OneNote notebooks for each of my customers with detailed information on their configuration and any gotchas in their environment. Beyond that, I also have spreadsheets of all group policy config, and piles of contacts for different contractors and other service providers for all of them.

    Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
    I remember when I was taking Latin in high school. We had a teacher who wrote on the chalk board during his lectures. The last 5 minutes of each class I wrote down everything that was on the board. He gave 2 part tests, vocabulary and translation. The vocabulary was closed book. When you finished and handed in the vocabulary you were handed the translation test which was open text book open note books. Everything that was on the translation test had been on a chalk board. One page in my notebooks covered 10 to 15 pages of the text book.

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    Re: Need some advice on learning networking

    CompTIA Network+ then CCNA through boson.com

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    Re: Need some advice on learning networking

    Quote Originally Posted by iGZ1dMtk4*tQX2sy View Post
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    Beat it, SPAMMER!!!
    “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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    Quote Originally Posted by iGZ1dMtk4*tQX2sy View Post
    Found the Peanut Gallery
    Fourth post and you are already trying to insult senior members. Not a good idea if you ever expect to get help on a problem.

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    Re: Need some advice on learning networking

    Quote Originally Posted by iGZ1dMtk4*tQX2sy View Post
    CompTIA Network+ then CCNA through boson.com
    Unauthorized advertising such as yours is known as SPAM.

    Try reading the rules.
    “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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    Re: Need some advice on learning networking

    Quote Originally Posted by iGZ1dMtk4*tQX2sy View Post
    CompTIA Network+ then CCNA through boson.com
    Great Advice

    Getting Real Training and earning a certificate is always recommended

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    Re: Need some advice on learning networking

    Quote Originally Posted by bsm2 View Post
    Great Advice

    Getting Real Training and earning a certificate is always recommended
    Of course you would the one person who likes spammers.

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