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Exam stories, study plans and guides for CCNA, CCNP ENCOR and CompTIA Network+.
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Personal StoriesMay 25, 2026
7 min readStarting My CCNP ENCOR Journey: A CCIE Friend, a 3x Salary, and 4 Failed Restarts
It's time to move up. And there's no easy way to do it. I've already started Jeremy's CCNP ENCOR video series three times - and quit each one. This is attempt number four. This time, I have a different reason to finish.
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AI & NetworkingFebruary 17, 2026
11 min readWhy AI Won't Replace Network Engineers (But Will Change Everything)
Three years ago, AI was just a concept. Today it generates network configs and writes automation scripts. But here is why the engineers who understand both networking AND AI will be the ones who thrive.
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Personal StoriesJanuary 15, 2025
10 min readMy CCNA Journey: From First Failure to Finally Certified
I failed my first CCNA attempt with a score of 58%. But the exam itself was only part of the disaster. This is the story of my preparation, my mistakes, and what happened in that testing room that still frustrates me to this day.
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Personal StoriesJanuary 18, 2025
12 min readThe In-Between: How CertAce Was Born from Failure
After failing the CCNA with 58%, I didn't just have to face myself. I had to face everyone around me. My wife, my kids, my father, my colleagues. And from that low point, something unexpected was born.
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Personal StoriesJanuary 22, 2025
14 min readExam Day: The Second Attempt That Changed Everything
Three months. Not a single day off since buying that cursed CCNA voucher. This was it - my second attempt. Everything I had built, everything I had learned, came down to this moment.
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ComparisonDecember 7, 2025
5 min readCCNA vs CompTIA Network+: Which Should You Get First?
Detailed comparison of CCNA and CompTIA Network+ certifications. Learn which certification is better for your IT career, salary expectations, and study requirements.
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Study GuideDecember 7, 2025
8 min readThe Perfect 8-Week CCNA Study Plan
Complete week-by-week CCNA study schedule. Learn exactly what to study each week to pass your CCNA exam on the first try.