The Broadcast Storm, with Kevin Wallace, CCIEx2 #7945 Emeritus

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we'll discuss a little bit about the new Windows 365 service announced by Microsoft. Happy listening!

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we'll discuss how to get your motivation back if your desire to earn a certification fades away over time. While everyone is different, I'll share my experience of losing my motivation, quitting, and then getting that motivation back for my Voice CCIE studies. Happy listening!  

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we'll discuss a little bit about Ethical Hacking - exactly what that is and why it’s important. Happy listening!

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm you'll hear all the details behind the release of my new Network+ (N10-007) Video Training Series on Udemy, in partnership with David Bombal. That's right... you get my new Network+ course containing over 180 videos and a course runtime of over 16 hours for less than $20. Here's the link to pick up my new Network+ course during this Udemy test: https://kwtrain.com/netplus ______________________ I'm also thrilled to announce that this podcast, The Broadcast Storm, ranked #5 in Feedspot's Top 20 Cisco Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 list. Here's a link to the full list of top 20 Cisco podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/cisco_podcasts ______________________ If you want to check out a free sample from one of our other courses, check out the following: https://www.kwtrain.com/course-samples Happy listening!  

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we'll talk about the potential specialization exams that can be paired with ENCOR (350-401) in order to complete a CCNP certification. Happy listening! ---------- Want to secure your Internet connection? Click HERE to check out NordVPN.

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, you'll learn the bandwidth capacities and distance limitations for a wide range of twisted pair network cabling. Here's a quick reference: Category 3 Common Use: 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T4 Distance Limitation: 100m Category 5 Common Use: 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Distance Limitation: 100m Category 5e  Common Use: 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Distance Limitation: 100m Category 6  Common Use: 1000BASE-T, 5GBASE-T, and10GBASE Distance Limitation: 100m (55m for 10GBASE-T) Category 6a  Common Use: 1000BASE-T, 5GBASE-T, and 10GBASE-T Distance Limitation: 100m Category 7  Common Use: 5GBASE-T, 10GBASE-T and POTS/CATV/1000BASE-T Distance Limitation: 100m Category 8  Common Use: 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T Distance Limitation: 30-36m (intended for data centers) ---------- Want to secure your Internet connection? Click HERE to check out NordVPN.

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we talk about the current global chip shortage, and how this will affect product manufacturers and consumers. Happy listening!

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we'll consider the first certification someone should get as they're beginning their networking career. Should they go after the CompTIA Network+ certification first? Or, should they skip Network+ and go directly to CCNA? I'll give you my take on that question in this episode. Happy listening!  

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we talk about a new tool for CCIE studies recently made available by Cisco - the desktop host VM. CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure - Host VM: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/article/CCIE-Enterprise-Infrastructure-Host-VM

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we'll chat with David Bombal. David will share how he got started in the IT industry and what he would do if he were starting today. Then, David will compare the pros and cons of GNS3, CML, EVE-NG, along with a discussion of Cisco's new Packet Tracer version 8.0. David will discuss the importance of network programmability knowledge, and he'll identify what he sees as top industry trends. Here are links to David's Twitter and YouTube accounts: David's Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidbombal David's YouTube: https://youtube.com/davidbombal Enjoy the interview!  

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we discuss options for creating a low-cost home lab in a cloud environment. Google Cloud: https://cloud.google.com/ EVE-NG Community Documentation: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/community-cookbook/ EVE-NG Professional Documentation: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/professional-cookbook/

Save 20% on Kevin's CLCOR Video Training Series, which covers every topic on the CLCOR (350-801) Exam Blueprint. Just visit: https://kwtrain.com/clcor and enter the Coupon Code: PODCAST    

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we discuss the often-echoed blanket statement, "CCIE has lost its value."

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we discuss the design decisions I made when building my home network, along with some of my mistakes. Not only do I hope you learn from my mistakes, I hope this episode sparks some ideas for your own home (or small business) network design. Here are affiliate links to products mentioned in this episode: Firewalla Gold NetGear 52-Port Ethernet Smart Managed Pro PoE Switch MikroTik 5-Port Desktop Switch (1 Gbps Port + 4 SFP+ Ports) 10G SPF+ RJ-45 Copper Transceiver UniFi Dream Machine Pro Ubiquiti UniFi UAP-AC-PRO Ubiquiti UniFi Protect G4-Bullet Camera Wall-Mount 6U Rack Asustor Lockerstor 8 NAS

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we talk about setting SMART goals for the year ahead. Happy listening! ****************************** Follow Charles's CCIE Journey: https://bit.ly/2YQm9WF

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we discuss my 5 favorite apps of 2020: 1. Notion 2. Things 3. CML 4. LoseIt 5. OBS  

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we talk about a recently disclosed vulnerability which affected millions of Android smart televisions. Happy listening! ****************************** Follow Charles's CCIE Journey: https://bit.ly/2YQm9WF

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we consider one of my favorite quotes from Zig Ziglar, and discuss how it applies to your certification pursuits. Below are the links mentioned in this episode: ENCOR (350-401) Exam Blueprint: https://bit.ly/350-401 Kevin's VXLANs YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/SnnNrXtIc1c IT Insider: https://kwtrain.com/itinsider  

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, Charles talks about the advantages of using Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) as a protocol-independent solution for failure detection. Happy listening! ****************************** Follow Charles's CCIE Journey: https://bit.ly/2YQm9WF

In this episode of The Broadcast Storm, we'll consider one of the most challenging topics on Cisco's CLCOR (350-801) exam blueprint, and it's not even a technical topic. That topic is Licensing in a Cisco Unified Communications Network. Happy listening!