aaronwdejong.net: A blog about life in IT with mental health.
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Changes for the new year
CCST: Networking There is a change in my exam date for the CCST: Networking exam. I have rescheduled it to January 9th, 2024. I still have the training through the Network Technician Career Path on skillsforall.com. The changes for the new year also include going through my copy of the new CCST: Networking Study Guide…
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Life with Mental Health in IT
Introduction I am still working on the blog and have the time to research and do more on this website. I also am getting better at adding content and will be trying to add some longer posts about what I’m doing with my reading and what I am studying. This blog is about life with…
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Cisco Certifications in 2024
I’m still studying for the CCNA and should be able to get through my study plan sometime in January or February 2024. The one thing that I found when I went through my CCST: Networking study plan was that I only have two items left on that plan. This certification is something that I have…
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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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