I started my new job in Seattle two weeks ago. And what a crazy two weeks it has been. I currently work for a networking company who supplies the foundation for different WANs/LANs in the local area as well as other areas.At first it was a pretty intimidating environment. When I first toured around the data rooms and saw all the wires, WOW, was I in shock. It's crazy how many wires and ports and power is used in these huge 24/7 data centers.
Servers, routers, switches, you name it, they have it in their data centers. And luckily, it is managed a lot better than the stock photo I attached. It's crazy to think how much time and planning was needed to ensure every wire is cabled correctly and neatly placed. That being said, I am a newcomer to the industry and I still have a lot to learn.
Things to accomplish during the first year:
CCNA certification- That's my #1 goal and hopefully it will lead on to eventual CCNP and ultimately CCIE! A lot of studying is in the future, but at least I'll have hands on real-world experience to back up my learning.
Become more familiar with Cisco equipment- There is so many different pieces of hardware on any given network that it is a daunting to learn everything. Luckily, Cisco has excellent documentation that will, hopefully, get me more knowledgeable of the equipment.
A lot to learn, but great place to start.
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