AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate is the new CCNA!

[@michaelgriffin5304]

Neil!!! No way! I used his Udemy course to pass my CCNA exam on the first attempt several years ago. Helped to change my life. I passed my AWS exam today and am now also a Solutions Architect. I think both sides are needed for the 'complete picture' as it were, and am very luck and blessed to have had the experiences I have. I was able to build my networking skills in the real world as a Senior Engineer & Network Architect of a 5A district, which I managed basically single-handedly. Now I work for a Nationwide company providing remote support and have been able to spend a lot of time with my wife and 2 daughters. Neil rocks! Shout out to Cantrill for his AWS and huge props to Tutoriol Dojo for their practice exams. You can do it! Neil is dead on with his analysis. I had so much knowledge beforehand, that it was just all about how the system worked, as opposed to how networking in its entirety worked with firewalls, etc.

[@StyxShow]

Thanks for sharing your journey! Such an inspiring message to the younger generations! Job well done!

[@anwar6971]

You need the basic networking no matter what. Before moving to cloud structure.

[@spectralknights2]

Absolutely 💯

[@jdez2701]

Big facts

[@Bharath-wb8uy]

100%

[@christoanver]

Not exactly. Studying both at same time is probably better.

[@allisonb9072]

100% true people want to go into these specialized fields without getting foundational, understanding in hardware software, networking and operating systems etc. It also doesn’t help when they’re so many videos, of people who really don’t know telling others all they need to do are certain things. Anything worth doing is going to be hard work. It will not be an easy quick thing.

[@seetsamolapo5600]

Adrian Cantrill AWS course has just about everything you need to understand networking outside of the cloud. Talks like this make me realise the most important thing is action - to start with anything, whatever, you'll realise what you need as you go

[@StyxShow]

Thanks for sharing. Adrian added network topics beyond whats covered in the course and exam. The discussion in the video is about the official training course and coverage.

[@jdez2701]

Studying for ccna rn with Neil’s course. After passing Net+ and Sec+ I found a love for networking. It has made my projects much easier to complete. Also got accepted to a system administrator course that has a track for Linux, Cisco cyber ops and CEH so I’ll see where this takes me. Great video guys !!

[@StyxShow]

Well done! Much easier to work and get motivated when you love the technology. Networking related task is always fun! Thanks for sharing

[@MeZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZ]

I can't wait to tell you guys when I've passed the ccna. At library now doing another 4 hr study session. Hope to sit sometime next month for exam.

[@StyxShow]

Please do! Keep it up. Goodluck on your prep and exam!

[@robfilms6264]

I’m a CCNA, currently studying AWS CCP and I’m able to breeze through a lot of topic.

[@ridlock]

After taking CCNA, learning VPCs in AWS was a breeze but also a lot of other content to swallow such as kinesis shards and databases etc.. core foundation is still best before proceeding to it. Have skillset of linux commands, bit of python. AWS is just a piece of the puzzle. Git, Terraform, CI/CD lots more to learn afterwards.

[@StyxShow]

Yeh. Its too much. The 3 day course is crazy specially for the newbies. CCNA and some related knowledge is really helpful.

[@arsenal_84]

Yup, dev ops side can bring out a lot of topics to cover. Hard not to feel burn out when trying to study for so many topics.

[@anwar6971]

I agree with you with CCNA I was able to understand VPC and much more.

[@maxbilo6191]

I was listening to the video without watching it and I thought the voice of the guest rings a bell. Then I checked the video and saw it was one of the instructor of both of my CCNA courses on Udemy along with David Bombal. Now I know I chose top notch instructors on Udemy and watch top notch channels on KZbin like this one 😁

[@StyxShow]

Thats so nice of you! You indeed got top notched resource materials.

[@stunchbox7564]

Sir styx , this your video upgrade is mad.... Remember the first interview were the video and voice was a mess... Congrats on reaching this mile stone

[@StyxShow]

Thanks! Glad you like the improvements!

[@nes6493]

Started my IT journey at the beginning of the year these were the top 2 Certs i battled over. After months of jumping back and forth i paused and went for Comptia Sec+ lmao, which i registered to test for by this month. After i pass its back to debating between the 2 again. My gut tells me CCNA because i think the AWS SA would be pretty much cake after that monster but all i hear is cloud this cloud that and feel like id be delaying getting the more important cert. The market is so tough and feels like u need at least 3 certs to even have a chance if you have no experience

[@StyxShow]

Thanks for sharing! Good choice for your 3 certs. Yeh too much competition! But you would be ahead from dedication and continues learning.

[@nes6493]

@@StyxShow You're right, no excuses. Scheduling the cert and setting a deadline really help me settle on my studies and will be my approach moving forward. Appreciate the videos!

[@mellonhead9568]

MCSE->CCNA->AWS seems like a great progression....maybe ill go do MCSE after my CCNA...... such great info on this channel!!

[@StyxShow]

MCSE is retired, was popular before. VMware cert such as VCP is more related to Cloud when it comes to compute and storage.

[@maxbilo6191]

Since MCSE is retired maybe you could take the following Mocrosoft certs: AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services They cost $165 each.

[@donwilsonobido4196]

Studying networking helps me understand AWS VPC easily.

[@DeMakAtak]

Very relatable, I started with AWS CCP and most of the networking stuff was hard to understand. Now that I've gone through CCNA material things make sense.

[@avihskshetrii]

Keep uploading the content like these. We are loving it. Keep it up sir

[@StyxShow]

Thats sweet! More video clips from the podcast session. Stay tuned every Friday!

[@corneliusbotha369]

For cloud certifications, I would check which is the more popular cloud provider in my region AWS or Azure . I think here in Western Europe Azure has the upper hand.

[@StyxShow]

Yeh! I recommend to do the same. I just used AWS as an example as its the #1 Cloud provider globally. Different cases in other regions. Thanks for sharing

[@Hashashin1081]

Solid 🎉 salamat!

[@StyxShow]

Glad you find this video useful

[@bobanmilisavljevic7857]

I went through one ccna course just to see what i will have to know. I think im going to get my network+ quick while i practice the hands on components of the ccna. I work at Amazon moving packages but i need to find a non physical job asap. If i can somehow tolerate being a warehouse worker after getting the network+, then i will focus on the aws certs so i can have an easier time getting a cloud role at Amazon since im already an employee there (hanging on by the skin of my teeth and only surviving because of the daily pay job perk 😅🥵)

[@StyxShow]

Thanks for sharing! But I suggest you go straight with CCNA than Net+. Get Neil Anderson course. CCNA + AWS SAA combo is the way to go! Goodluck on your journey!

[@bobanmilisavljevic7857]

@@StyxShow thank you sir. I appreciate your advice and take it seriously 🙏

[@madz1131]

Good to hear this insight from you, I’m a traditional network engr with network security exp, thinking about moving to like Cybersecurity or AWS. Whats your take on this matter?… im about to take Cissp but suddenly i hold my horse considering the AWS, my plan is to full time remotely instead of being attached to location as im tired of working abroad.

[@StyxShow]

Network Security is under rated but Cloud Security is the nice upgrade.

[@souleymanekeita2367]

@@StyxShow YOUR vidEOS ARE VERY INSTRUCTIVE. AT THE SAME TIME IT WILL PUSH US WITH THIS INTENSIVE DESIRE ; TO COMPLETE AT LEAST 10 CERTIFICATIONS IN A ROW...!!

[@madz1131]

@@StyxShow another thanks, last question, while preparing for cloud sec, if you get a chance to take exam would you rather go to Cissp or Aws security?

[@StyxShow]

@madz1131 Best combo for Cloud Security would be AWS Certified Security Specialty and CCSP by ISC2. CISSP is ok but focuses on traditional enterprise, really different compared to Cloud environment.

[@StyxShow]

@@souleymanekeita2367thanks man! Really glad you find the video useful!

[@dexter9459]

LFCS >> CCNA >>> AWS , this is the golden rule that I would apply if I was going to do it again

[@souleymanekeita2367]

@dexter9459 1 hour ago LFCS IS WHAT ???

[@souleymanekeita2367]

LFCS IS WHAT ???

[@avihskshetrii]

@@souleymanekeita2367 LInux

[@dexter9459]

Linux foundation certification system administrator

[@StyxShow]

Hows the recertification process for LFCS?

[@dianessy4282]

NEIL IS AN HERO THANKS

[@robertobelluco5413]

CCNA is the base. With that base then yuo can take any other certification path ...

[@StyxShow]

Hmmm! I wont be bias. There are many AWS certified and professionals that doesnt know much about networking and dosnt have CCNA.

[@jabedhasan7980]

Have a question please.IS AWS (AAA) related to ccna,comptia A+,net+,sec+ field of cybersecurity?What it would be if i do that course for cybersecurity field?please response

[@StyxShow]

I dont know what is AWS AAA. But it you want to compare AWS and CompTIA certs. Check this video: Best Vendor and Neutral Cloud Certs AWS vs CompTIA 2024 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXnXZGtqmZ6cp7M

[@jabedhasan7980]

@@StyxShow sorry sir it would be AWS course sir.AWS certificate has any connection with cybersecurity field?

[@StyxShow]

@@jabedhasan7980 Web Application Security definitely. Check this play list: kzbin.info/aero/PLPrL0cI7MBh5rdUBfKjJmH-FAhTt7PgJo&si=cicEkEvYB-Hu2fUv

[@nguoibaclieu5549]

😂 this guy is not a Aws professional he is a cloud.

[@anishdynamo]

No base network..No Cloud