aaronwdejong.net: a blog about my journey in IT and in life.
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Plans for certifications and reading
I got ahead of myself and wanted to do more certifications next year. The next two certifications that I want to do are the CCNA and the CompTIA Network+. I am looking forward to doing the CCNA due to me being able to get re-certified and able to plan on getting a job I’ve added…
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Getting my CCNA next year
I am wanting to study for the CCNA test and have enough study material that I can confidently take the 200-301 exam next year. I will be following through as this is the gold standard of Computer Networking. This will set me up for the DevNet Associate and the CCNP ENCOR exams later on. I…
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Programming Books to Read Next
I have been buying some books that are more for programming this year. These books are on languages like JavaScript, Terraform, TCL, the AZ-204 Microsoft book, and the Cisco Certified DevNet Associate. I am looking forward to reading these books and will start with the DevNet Associate before getting into the Terraform Books. I am…
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Certification Study Plan for 2024
For next year, I am wanting to add four certifications that I think that I should get past in my preparation for the harder exams like the CCNA, AZ-104, and Security+. These certifications are at a higher level, which might allow me to be able to get to near the end of next year. The…
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Having some time to study
Having some time to study for some smaller certifications like the Linux Essentials certification and the AZ-900 will help pay dividends to my future goals. I am looking to study for these certifications in addition to the CCST: Networking and Network+ certifications. I am studying these ones to get some out of the way and…
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What I am working on for the rest of the year
I have chosen to not pursue any more certifications this year. I want to continue my studies and work on my mental health until I can confidently pass the CCST: Networking exam. Going this fast with the exams that I have passed has not left room for anything else, until then, I am working on…
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Changes that are happening for my studies
I am changing up my studies due to continued anxiety around Cisco certifications. I’m rescheduling my CCST: Networking exam to the 19th of December due to this anxiety. Also, as part of my studies that are for getting to a CTO level of experience and expertise I am wanting to do more programming and project…
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Redesign for the about page
I am wanting to redesign the about page and am looking for some ideas. I’m thinking that I should include my skills and more about me. I am also wanting to add some context. The redesign would let you guys know about my story and what I am doing as far as studying. Including my…
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Musings about studying and what comes next
I am wanting to do more while still studying for the CCNA. This is to where I am looking around at the accomplishments that I have had this year while still working on the two Udemy courses. These are the Complete Networking Fundamentals with 555/688 items completed and Learn to Code with Ruby where I…
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Certification Exams for 2024
I have been thinking about which certification paths that I am wanting to go down to reach my ultimate goal of being a CTO. I’ve been doing certifications since last year and have passed the last four certification exams that I have taken. I have the CompTIA ITF+ and A+ certifications as well as the…
