How to Start a Career in Network Engineering in the US
A step-by-step route into US network engineering roles: the skills employers screen for, which certification to take first, and how to get experience before you have a job.
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Network+ vs CCNA: Which Certification Should You Take First?
A direct comparison of CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA, scope, difficulty, cost, and which one US employers ask for, so you only study for one.
How to Prepare for a Technical Internship Interview
What technology internship interviews actually assess, how to prepare for each part, and how to answer when you do not know something.
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Technology Guide
AWS or Azure: Which Cloud Platform Should You Learn First?
How to choose between AWS and Azure based on your background and the US roles you are targeting, and why the second platform takes far less time than the first.
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Internship Guide
What to Expect in a Technology Internship
A realistic week-by-week picture of a mentored technology internship: the work you will do, how you will be reviewed, and what separates interns who get offers.
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Course Guide
Live Online vs Self-Paced Training: Which Format Fits You?
An honest comparison of live online, self-paced and hybrid technology training, including completion realities and how to choose for your schedule.
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Tutorial
The Linux Commands Every IT Professional Should Know
A practical reference of the Linux commands that matter for diagnosis and administration, grouped by the question each one answers.
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