The CompTIA Network+ in 60 Seconds

[@icecreamjunkie6790]

I work IT help desk. My boss is currently having me get A+ because I was hired on with only internship experience but they saw my work ethic and hunger for knowledge, so they hired me on full time. I recently finished my associate’s degree on now they are having me get A+, but I think the plan is to have me go for Net+ after that. Within the next couple weeks I’m going to be ditching my ISP’s provided SOHO multifunctional device and replace it with a beefy Ubiquiti setup to improve my home network but mainly to use as a home lab. Excited to get into Net+ after I finish my A+!

[@TheBeardedITDad]

That's fantastic progress in your IT career! Keep up the hard work!

[@icecreamjunkie6790]

@@TheBeardedITDad Thank you!

[@missdesireindependance5194]

How long did it take you to catch on? What is your starting pay?

[@andrewgarcia620]

What is a home lab? I’m looking to get into this industry and am slowly gaining knowledge!

[@BrayanRodriguez-mw7iw]

I am actually looking to get the Network + and then the Security +, right after that I will decide to get a hacker one

[@louisuchihatm2556]

Where are you now mate?

[@BrayanRodriguez-mw7iw]

@@louisuchihatm2556 hi, what do you mean?

[@jaydensbrown107]

he’s saying where are u in your very journey. did u get the network+ and the security+ yet?

[@louisuchihatm2556]

@@BrayanRodriguez-mw7iw I mean where you are in your Networking journey 7 mnths later.

[@BrayanRodriguez-mw7iw]

@@louisuchihatm2556 Hi!! I am still working to get my Network +

[@ardean111]

I liked the Network + certification a lot and it definitely an underrated cert unfortunately it is eclipsed by the CCNA from a resume standpoint. However I still recommend going through the Network + learning process at least once for newer people before trying to obtain CCNA.

[@TheBeardedITDad]

The Network+ is a great cert to study for and the CCNA is a great cert to Get. Network+ has its place and defiantly is an entry level cert.

[@Moose185]

Yeah but CCNA takes a lot longer to complete.

[@user-xs8uy3zn5l]

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[@cryptovadkan7496]

so you woulnd't recommend passing this one?@@TheBeardedITDad

[@eastcoastpizza784]

Thank you, for your explanation 👍

[@openmicdiscussions5397]

Great advice!

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Thank you

[@furfss]

S tier content. Thanks man.

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Where to find affordable items for a home lab?

[@jlprescott7243]

Study for Network+ for the July 31 exam date. Cheers!

[@cr7neymar908]

Feel like it’s kind of unnecessary to have a lab just for network+

[@TheBeardedITDad]

But you can use it for future certifications or practice

[@jmbhikes6765]

Thank you

[@ahmedsifaw247]

شكرا صديقي .

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Your Welcome

[@jaikishangupta7276]

Awesome

[@rizingpho3nix]

My exam is scheduled for the 23rd of June on a Friday. I already took Network Essentials and got an A in it. I hope with my studying pays off.

[@EquivoxYttv]

How'd it go?

[@amhvyl]

Did u got ur net+

[@deadicatedscholar7553]

Did you pass?

[@kazema6968]

Thanks. Very well explained

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heliosslime8846]

Thanks for the info also Love the hat bro just saying😊😅

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Appreciate it!

[@BYOOx5]

Thanks dad! < 3

[@TheBeardedITDad]

You bet!

[@IndianaDiy]

Awesome, the best quick info. I took the A+ test years ago (2002) missed it twice by 30, but at the time I was studying more advanced computer equipment and knew more than the college professor teaching my A+ class. I’ve been studying and keeping up with A+ knowledge, and now I’m building a home lab with Ubiquiti equipment and more equipment. Not only that, but I was talking to IT guys at my work trying to get out of factory work and into IT or installing fiber for a local internet company and learning. I am uncertain If I should invest in some other equipment for my home lab besides Ubiquiti? Any recommendations are helpful. I’m also teaching my two kids this while they’re in high school.

[@TheBeardedITDad]

look into Professor Messer here on youtube.. he has free A+ classes and monthly live study groups... also make your self a good set of flashcards, they help alot!

[@rmo9808]

Your public library might allow access to Udemy courses. Jason Dion is on there and helped a lot and there's 6 practice tests. The only thing missing are the lab portion of the exams. You can also get a discount on the various tests by being in school(free to sign up for community college in most areas without taking classes).

[@TheBeardedITDad]

good point

[@wednesdaysangel1]

I have my Net+ and I'm not looking at going higher right now since I'm just looking for something entry level, most jobs don't require this, although one job at the local hospital uptown did require it, so it's nice to have, especially the fact that it was proctored, but I think I'll be needing some labs under my belt to be able to really get going, a home lab at this time might be too costly, so I would want to go more so virtual.

[@amhvyl]

Helloo, Did u bought whole net+ bundle or only exam voucher

[@wednesdaysangel1]

@@amhvyl exam voucher. I went to technical school before and I freshened up with professor messer,

[@eo8430]

​@@wednesdaysangel1how much is just the exam voucher?

[@wednesdaysangel1]

@@eo8430 I think it was about $350 just for the one voucher, prices US.

[@worstusername22]

Ur videos are great bro

[@TheBeardedITDad]

thank you

[@jeffreygarote4473]

home lab got it

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Biggest key to success

[@YADAMNDADDY]

@@TheBeardedITDad what’s the cheapest home lab you can build?

[@oyolo_3621]

If i do not want to major in networking in cyber security in general Is network+ certification needed ?

[@HarishDharsun]

CCNA or compTIA Network+ for cybersecurity?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

I think the CCNA

[@kw2519]

Is there a site that has a free practice exam to give you an idea of what your blind spots are before going in?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

I know professor Messer has some free stuff like practice exams and daily quizzes for the network+

[@kw2519]

@@TheBeardedITDad thank you!

[@AlyssiaStation]

S it possible without a homelab? I only have access to a course with IT career switch?

[@Drizzylaflair]

Which model comes first 1 or 7? That’s where I’m mostly confused

[@TheBeardedITDad]

I dont understand

[@Hebrews_412_KJV]

Can you recommend some entry level Cisco gear we can use to build an affordable home lab?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGKogIVvetGIhNU

[@Hebrews_412_KJV]

@@TheBeardedITDad thanks

[@TheBeardedITDad]

no prob

[@dplj4428]

Vendor neutral, home lab to practice on.

[@user-vs5rr7jq1t]

Ty daddy

[@user-uz5so3kz8h]

what packet tracer do you recommend?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Are you talking about like wire shark?

[@user-uz5so3kz8h]

@@TheBeardedITDad I'm relatively new to networking so I was wondering what packet racer you would recommend

[@TheBeardedITDad]

are you talking about Cisco's www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer

[@cynthiaadams4322]

Can you do projects so you can get a job ???

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Are you talking about doing projects to build experience then yes.

[@DogesMemeFactory]

Brruuuuh I can’t afford a home lab for network plus. Got any alternatives? I’m poor af

[@tylert5257]

Use cisco packet tracer or gns3. They are both free and great for practicing. Cisco packet tracer is more user friendly and GNS3 forces you to use the command line to configure network devices.

[@shuji997]

Cisco packet tracer is your best friend

[@Jill4200]

Do you think Network plus or CCNA is better to get when you’re first starting out? I’m at a crossroads with this😭

[@TheBeardedITDad]

More employers recognize the CCNA.. Cisco really sets the bar. but does require a bit of fundamental knowledge.

[@RM-56]

I would say Network+ is better for beginners. CCNA is better recognized but it’s more advanced.

[@dennisreynolds9202]

How many questions are there on the exam.

[@TheBeardedITDad]

no more than 90 questions

[@dennisreynolds9202]

@TheBeardedITDad is it labs question or is it multiple questions

[@hugejackedman3447]

I just need to know how to get about building my own home lab.

[@TheBeardedITDad]

You ask and you shall receive. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ-0aXqFjpaDqZY I did this back in 2019 but I still recommend all the exact same gear.

[@MbaliManana88]

Looking for N+ study books, anybody willing to sell their old books to me?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

The only Net+ book need! amzn.to/44C3pKf

[@jakepayne2985]

“Everything” I need to know, huh? EVERYTHING in a 60 second video. One thing you DID do though, that you could label “everything” is: “Here’s everything you need to know about how to contribute to the dwindling attention spans of our future IT professionals with this 60 second video that tells you to spend a lot of $ on equipment to pass the exam”. 😂😂

[@Andre-hr8do]

Did he inhale a balloon before he started talking? 😅