Separate question. I’d love a video on your favorite resources and your lab setup and how you stay sharp with your networking skills! Would you share that?
Another good question - Well, I cheat of course since I do this all the time. But, if you are trying to figure out what is new or appropriate to study, just take a look at what vendors are talking about, new devices support or listen to a good networking podcast. I also read RFCs and standards - you know, just for fun :)
Amazing stuff as always. I’ve found the jump from packet analysis from labs (gns3) to doing a packet trace at my work to be a giant leap. Any words of advice?
Good question - well, things like GNS3 and Packet Tracer are simulators. Sometimes really good but, they just provide you with whatever the devs decided to add. A simple answer would be more time. But, understanding your topology (devices, connections, etc.) and what applications and protocols might be running can help. You know how a network operates and so you take that knowledge and try to apply it to a given scenario. The rules don't change - only the arrangement of the pieces. Hope that helps!
Separate question. I’d love a video on your favorite resources and your lab setup and how you stay sharp with your networking skills! Would you share that?
Another good question - Well, I cheat of course since I do this all the time. But, if you are trying to figure out what is new or appropriate to study, just take a look at what vendors are talking about, new devices support or listen to a good networking podcast. I also read RFCs and standards - you know, just for fun :)
good stuff. thank you.
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Amazing stuff as always. I’ve found the jump from packet analysis from labs (gns3) to doing a packet trace at my work to be a giant leap. Any words of advice?
Good question - well, things like GNS3 and Packet Tracer are simulators. Sometimes really good but, they just provide you with whatever the devs decided to add. A simple answer would be more time. But, understanding your topology (devices, connections, etc.) and what applications and protocols might be running can help. You know how a network operates and so you take that knowledge and try to apply it to a given scenario. The rules don't change - only the arrangement of the pieces. Hope that helps!
@@BruceHartpence thanks for both the replies! I much appreciate it!
wiresharks runs on Linux too
Good gracious! I hope I remembered to mention that in the video - you are absolutely correct! And the Galactica will never surrender!