Combining VXLAN & vPC on Cisco Nexus Switches

Combining VXLAN & vPC on Cisco Nexus Switches

If you’re working in a modern data center with Cisco Nexus switches (especially 9000 series), combining VXLAN (for network virtualization and Layer 2 extension over Layer 3) with vPC (Virtual Port Channel for redundancy) is a powerful way to build Read more…


These 10 Skills Will Dominate Cybersecurity in 2026 (Future-Proof Your Career NOW)

These 10 Skills Will Dominate Cybersecurity in 2026

The global cybersecurity workforce is facing a massive skills gap — 3.5 million unfilled jobs projected for 2026 and beyond. If you’re looking to break into cybersecurity, switch roles, or level up your current position, now is the perfect time Read more…


Understanding DNS: How It Works and Why It’s Vital to the Internet

Understanding DNS: How It Works and Why It's Vital to the Internet

If you’re studying for your CCNA, building a career in networking, cybersecurity, cloud, or any tech role that touches the internet — understanding DNS (Domain Name System) is non-negotiable. DNS is the phonebook of the internet, translating human-friendly domain names Read more…


10 Years as a CCIE: 10 Game-Changing Pieces of Advice for Your Career

10 Years as a CCIE: 10 Game-Changing Pieces of Advice for Your Cisco Career

If you’re studying for your CCNA, grinding through CCNP, or already holding that hard-earned CCIE number, this one’s for you. In my latest YouTube video — after reaching my 10-year anniversary of earning my CCIE — I show the plaque Read more…


Cisco Live 2025 Review and Recap

Cisco Live 2025 recap

Have a look at the big announcements from Cisco Live 2025 with this review. Cisco live 2025 was held in San Diego, California and I went on site to learn about what’s new from Cisco, expand my knowledge on Cisco Read more…


Cisco Certification Updates Coming in 2026

Cisco Certification Updates coming in 2026

Cisco just announced some big updates to some of their certifications that will be taking effect on February 3rd, 2026. If you’re studying for a Cisco certification, then these changes could affect you. You can take a look at the Read more…


Cisco Meraki MX75 Review: Unboxing, Full Setup, Cloud Dashboard Tour & Honest Thoughts

Cisco Meraki MX75 Review

If you’re a small business owner, IT manager for a branch office, or someone running a home lab who wants enterprise-grade security without hiring a full-time networking team, the Cisco Meraki MX75 might be exactly what you need. In my Read more…


Cisco Certification Updates for 2025

Cisco has made a lot of certification updates for 2025 and I go over the announcements in this video. If you’re studying for a Cisco certification or have a Cisco certification, then you’ll want to watch this video. Related Content: Read more…


Cisco Firepower 1010 Unboxing, Review, and Setup

Playing with Firewall

Take an in-depth look at the Cisco Firepower 1010. This hands-on review covers the unboxing and setup, an overview of Cisco Security Cloud Control, insights into the Firewall Management Center and concludes with my honest thoughts and observations about the Read more…


Intro to IP Routing for the Cisco CCNA Certification

Introduction to IP routing

An Introduction to IP routing. After learning about IP subnetting, the next step is using that knowledge to route packets across the network. This is where IP routing comes in. Join me as I explain the basics of IP routing Read more…


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