In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the rise of tech scams during the pandemic, particularly in relation to people looking to transition into tech careers. They offer advice on avoiding these scams, including red flags to look out for and the importance of doing research. The hosts also discuss the value of certifications in the tech industry and caution against pursuing them just for the sake of collecting them. They emphasise the need to be realistic when it comes to transitioning into a tech career and to be cautious of scam companies that prey on vulnerable individuals.Check out our website and subscribe: https://www.cables2clouds.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cables2cloudsMerch Store: https://store.cables2clouds.com/Join the Discord Study group: https://artofneteng.com/iaatjArt of Network Engineering (AONE): https://artofnetworkengineering.com

Welcome to the Cables2Clouds Podcast! In today's episode, hosts Chris Miles, Alex Perkins, and Tim McConnaughy are joined by special guest Will Collins, Principal Architect at Alkira and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. The topic of discussion is "Terraform for the Network Engineer."The conversation begins with a brief overview of Terraform and its benefits, as well as its relevance to network engineers in the cloud. Will explains how Terraform allows network engineers to automate infrastructure deployment and management, saving time and reducing the risk of human error.The hosts and guest discuss the fundamentals of Terraform, including its declarative language and infrastructure-as-code approach. They explore how Terraform compares to other automation tools and the role it plays in cloud infrastructure management.Will shares his experience teaching Terraform to network engineers and how it can revolutionize their day-to-day operations. The group also discusses the importance of proper planning and testing when implementing Terraform and the potential pitfalls to avoid.As the episode wraps up, the hosts and guest share their final thoughts and recommendations for network engineers interested in implementing Terraform.Join us for this insightful discussion on Terraform for the Network Engineer with Will Collins on the Cables2Clouds Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!How to connect with Will:Twitter: [https://twitter.com/WCollins502]Blog: [https://wcollins.io/]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-collins/]Show Links:Will's LinkedIn Learning Course "Terraform: Managing Network Infrastructure" : [https://www.linkedin.com/learning/terraform-managing-network-infrastructure]Hashicorp links:Terraform: [https://www.hashicorp.com/products/terraform]TF Cloud: [https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/cloud-docs]IaC, Patterns and Practices by Rosemary Wang: [https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/infrastructure-as-code/9781617298295/]Check out our website and subscribe: https://www.cables2clouds.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cables2cloudsMerch Store: https://store.cables2clouds.com/Join the Discord Study group: https://artofneteng.com/iaatjArt of Network Engineering (AONE): https://artofnetworkengineering.com

In this episode, we are joined by Shala, aka @GiftedLane.  Shala is currently a Cloud Associate Architect and has held multiple cloud positions over the last 12 months. We dive into the nitty gritty about her transition from network engineering into DevOps and learn about what her day-to-day looks like in her current and past cloud roles. We also explore the importance of salary negotiation within the industry and how she used certain methods to assure she was getting paid properly.  This was a great roundtable discussion, suitable for anyone wondering about or currently working in the cloud! FYI: Unfortunately in the middle of this episode Alex got hit with a nasty power outage and he was not able to return. Don't worry, he'll be back on in full swing on the next episode. How to connect with Shala:Twitter: [https://twitter.com/giftedlane]Twitch: [https://www.twitch.tv/giftedlane]YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@giftedlane]Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/giftedlane/]Topics:Shala's AONE Episode (Ep11): [https://podcast.artofnetworkengineering.com/2127872/12179006-ep-11-gifted-lane]AONE Salary Negotiation Episode (Ep83): [https://podcast.artofnetworkengineering.com/2127872/12178934-ep-83-salary-negotiation]Free AWS Cloud Project Bootcamp: [https://aws.cloudprojectbootcamp.com/] Check out our website and subscribe: https://www.cables2clouds.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cables2cloudsMerch Store: https://store.cables2clouds.com/Join the Discord Study group: https://artofneteng.com/iaatjArt of Network Engineering (AONE): https://artofnetworkengineering.com

In this episode, we talk with Hank Preston, one of the lead creators of the new Cisco Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Connectivity exam. We cover why the exam is needed, what role it plays as part of Cisco's larger certification ecosystem, and what the blueprint means.How to connect with Hank:Twitter: [https://twitter.com/hfpreston]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hpreston/]Cisco Blogs: [https://blogs.cisco.com/author/hankpreston]ENCC Exam Topicshttps://learningcontent.cisco.com/documents/marketing/exam-topics/300-440-ENCC-v1.0.pdfCisco Certification Roadmaphttps://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-certification-roadmapsCheck out our website and subscribe: https://www.cables2clouds.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cables2cloudsMerch Store: https://store.cables2clouds.com/Join the Discord Study group: https://artofneteng.com/iaatjArt of Network Engineering (AONE): https://artofnetworkengineering.com

In this episode, we tackle common myths surrounding cloud in general.The cloud is someone else’s data centerThe cloud is always more/less expensive than on-premEverything should run in the cloudEnterprises should not go multicloudWe are too small to take advantage of the cloudAWS 7 RsLinks:AWS 7 Rs:https://docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/latest/application-portfolio-assessment-guide/prioritization-and-migration-strategy.html#migration-r-typeFacebook Data Center Network:https://engineering.fb.com/2019/03/14/data-center-engineering/f16-minipack/Sneakernet:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SneakernetCheck out our website and subscribe: https://www.cables2clouds.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cables2cloudsMerch Store: https://store.cables2clouds.com/Join the Discord Study group: https://artofneteng.com/iaatjArt of Network Engineering (AONE): https://artofnetworkengineering.com