Who knows anything about linux?

[guinness]

If you are really wanting to pursue your goals, ambitions, and career in the Cisco line of work, then I recommend for everyone to aim high and shoot for the stars. If you are looking to stay with Cisco technology only, then at least go for a CC....P of any kind, from design, to network, security, and so forth. Just keep in mind that all Cisco certifications require you to have at least obtained the previous level of knowledge before you can move up to the next.......EXCEPT for CCIE. This is why I went for it, and to be honest, really lucked out. The CCIE is the only certification that does not require you to have any previous Cisco certification of any kind to obtain or at the very least attempt the exams. I say exams because the cert is broken into 3 parts, at least when I took it to get certified. you have your written and then your physical that is broken into 2 parts; development and initiation, and then the "repair" as I call it. Look it up and read from those who either have done it themselves or have knowledge from some other means. Also keep in mind that it is also not cheap either....not at all!! Lastly, 95% of those who attempt it will try it 2 to 3 times before they barely pass or pass it in general. Only a few will pass it on their first attempt. Look into it and if I can offer any help or advice, please feel free to ask me, but after I retire, I am out of the game for good. It will be time for me to live and love my life, not that I already don't of course, lol, that has been put on hold for my career, but has also been worth it in the long run and pay off!!!

[RandomGuy]

If you are really wanting to pursue your goals, ambitions, and career in the Cisco line of work, then I recommend for everyone to aim high and shoot for the stars. If you are looking to stay with Cisco technology only, then at least go for a CC....P of any kind, from design, to network, security, and so forth. Just keep in mind that all Cisco certifications require you to have at least obtained the previous level of knowledge before you can move up to the next.......EXCEPT for CCIE. This is why I went for it, and to be honest, really lucked out. The CCIE is the only certification that does not require you to have any previous Cisco certification of any kind to obtain or at the very least attempt the exams. I say exams because the cert is broken into 3 parts, at least when I took it to get certified. you have your written and then your physical that is broken into 2 parts; development and initiation, and then the "repair" as I call it. Look it up and read from those who either have done it themselves or have knowledge from some other means. Also keep in mind that it is also not cheap either....not at all!! Lastly, 95% of those who attempt it will try it 2 to 3 times before they barely pass or pass it in general. Only a few will pass it on their first attempt. Look into it and if I can offer any help or advice, please feel free to ask me, but after I retire, I am out of the game for good. It will be time for me to live and love my life, not that I already don't of course, lol, that has been put on hold for my career, but has also been worth it in the long run and pay off!!!

Seriously it's a baller cert.

They're like networking navy seals.