Beginner to Pro: A Roadmap for Becoming A Network Engineer

Absolutely fantastic

Love these! I started out as a network technician and then became an "engineer". I was running cable before I got to touch any servers or switches.

Is there a Cisco packet tracer for iPhone ?

Does doing master in computer networks will help to build great Network engineer career ?

Watching this in Jan 14.01.2024. Just humbled and psyched up

You guys are a blessing, Thank you.

This guy reminds me of Tony Hawk. Love it. Great conversation!

@TheBeardedITDad You guys looked like you had a blast in that interview. Great vibe and sharing knowledge to others.

wow is so incredible to see people how they reach succes in their life! <3... me i started few months ago and this month i will take my first certification in net+ and for now im stuck in subneting. i hope to get better because this is not an easy task to learn.

Great interview for Career path in networking and tips which helps improve the career , loved it 😍

I'll take any advice... I'm an IT student at the moment...I've been trying to get knowledge on computer networking since September by doing free Cisco courses and gaining skills from Cisco packet Tracer...still doing the same till now. I'd appreciate any advice on ways to gain more knowledge or even use various tools for skills also especially on what a network engineer should actually be working on....

I graduated Bachelor of Science in IT way back 2018 and worked as a graphic artist / illustrator for 4 years. Way back September this year, I got my first job as an IT Support for a retail company. I learned so much about my job that I kind of want to become a Network Engineer. This video helped me a lot on where to start.

Thank you for this video. After 8 years in the military and 5 years contracting I’ve finally realized Networking is my passion. I’m currently enrolled at WGU for Network Engineering to get my bachelor’s and Certifications. I want to practice on my own. What would you recommend for me to practice during free time? Building a home lab? Maybe a home network?

RE: having to change companies to get a promotion. In the '80's & '90's I recall they had a saying for computer programmers.
If you want to get a raise, quit your job & go work for another company.
Some things remain the same.

This is a great conversation. I started into IT back in 1986, working at a computer lab at a FAU. I helped build out and manage multiple computer labs, both open and instructional labs on multiple campuses. Netware 2.x - 5. Microsoft DOS all the way up to Windows 11. Windows servers from 2003 to 2016. I also did technical support -- upgrading computers, fixing printers, computers, repairing network jacks, installing network gear. I started helping the networking team by installing and configuring switches. Sometimes all I needed to do was reboot a switch, bridge, or router. Then I got offered a network administrator position. Retired out of the university after 30+ years. I am doing DOD contract work. Folks, do your people networking and don't be afraid to volunteer. Be nice and don't beg. Get your certs, especially if you want to any DOD contracting. Check out requirements for IAT levels I, II, and III. check out DOD 8570 requirements.

The first networks didnt have certs and experienced users ❤ always remember that 🫡

Hope you can interview jeremy ciora, network chuck, knox Hutchinson, and jeff kish . 😊

Any reason why NetworkChuck if shown in a negative light in the intro?

I did it through the Army. Joined as a Network Operations Specialist. I guess that’s like NOC analyst. They paid for my college and all my certs. Decided to stay in apply/become a Network Operations Warrant Officer. In civilian terms, that’s a Network Engineer. Never thought I’d be doing IT stuff when I was a teenager. They trained me from the ground up as a teenager with zero experience. Pretty legit gig, especially the 30 days vacation and my whole family’s healthcare is taken care, amongst a multitude of other valuable benefits. In several more years I can retire from the military and be paid half of my paycheck for the rest of my life. Thats going to be over $50k-$70k a year for doing absolutely nothing when everything is said and done, for the rest of MY LIFE. Then I can get a civilian job paying me $100-150k on top of my retirement.

please turkish subtitles

Bruh, I stopped watchin ya Vidz cuz every other word is ABSOLUTELY.. you promised me you were gonna work on it? Ya hooked me on this one cuz the homie Keith Barker.. but man super grueling to get thru w/o puffin that good 🥦. But yo all in the spirit of helping you man, I wanna see you get to Network Chuck levels main.. case in point: at one internal of 10secs you said ABSOLUTELY 3 times, in less than 10secs.. ANYWAYS good video, always top dawg status to get to peep in the madness of Keith Barkers mind.. 9/10!! Keep at it bro, fix a few things and you will rocket to that next level!! PEACE

BE EASY

and all y'all clap happy cats get at me

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Random question but serious question: how much does the physical home lab effect the electric bill? Im being dead serious here.

Randomly Got this video and it's got more interesting i'm one th guy who loves to work in networking field but studying computer science engineering degree so sad that only tells me how to code but i have passion for networking loved and motivated by you guys thanks

im just trying to build my skills but where and how do i build a home lab?

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Coincidentally I'm watching this while configuring a Cisco IE-4010 at my job. To whoever is looking to get into networking, just keep at it, you'll see the results soon enough. And talk to people who are already in the field.

Keith what cisco network devices would you recommend for a mid size company? Like routers , switches, wifi AP, firewall , L3 switches? There are just too many to choose from. Smart switches ,unmanaged , managed switches and even the commands are different from packet tracer

Keith is a great instructor in the field and the energy he shares is contagious

“The one thing has to be done is the work”. This really resonated with me. I’ve been trying to hone my skills in network security and with the hard work, I feel confident in what in what I know. More importantly, I know what I need to keep working on to get where I want to be.

Thanks for the content !

Keith really is the OG! Love this guy.

Great information!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

More than u were paid for? Do you mean >40 hours per week or doing more within ur 40 hor week? There is a difference and how often you do it.

i am trying to decide on what path I want to take in the IT world and my step father, said not to do networking cause it is a dying field and that cloud would be better, is that true?

Ask Keith when is that new CCNA course likely to be out?

This was fun.

I'm trying to get into IT networking. I have my CCNA. Is it considered experience if I build a GNS3 lab, document it, and post it somewhere? Thanks for the great video!

So today I landed my first Job in tech as an IT support engineer. I had the interview earlier and at the end of the interview I asked "What technologies would you want the ideal candidate to have knowledge of before they started the role?." The interviewers listed of technologies and I wrote them down in a notebook i brought.

I stumbled across this video whilst doing my research.

Crazy little coincidence. Very good advice

To gain real world experience, I used to do a lot of free work for non-profits. I convinced them to buy the equipment they needed and I put in the hours to set it up. Sometimes they even paid me a little when the money was available.

Just landed on this video, looking for advanced roadmap from zero to advanced network engineer job, hope this it the one, will watch it carefully, thanks.

I am who I am because of HIM.

Kelvin Tran is the Doogie Howser MD of Networking! The kid is a genius and pops in my Discord and live chats as well and is ALWAYS willing to help out.

In the last 8 years, I’ve moved from a Intern, to Helpdesk Technician, to IS Technical Assistant, to Endpoint Specialist, to Core Technician. I want to move to the next step, but the step is such a big step it is really difficult to find something that I feel is worth it. I am studying my CCNA, which I think this will help push me into the next step. I want to do Network Architecture for Data Center networks eventually, it’s a far way off, but it’s my goal. Any advice to get there as quickly as possible? I’ve tried so many different courses, StormWinds Raymond Lacoste has helped me more than anything so far.

Great video

This is great but NEVER do more than you’re paid for. Be worth more but expect to be compensated for your value.

Awesome video

Thank you for having me on your channel and for the great conversation. I appreciate you making a difference in the world. Bravo, and keep it up.