L2 Basics: Configuring an EtherChannel

How to configure a basic etherchannel on Cisco devices

January 30, 2018 · 7 min · 1408 words · Matt Schmitz

L2 Basics: Spanning-Tree Protocol

The fundamentals of how Spanning-Tree Protocol works

November 14, 2017 · 8 min · 1554 words · Matt Schmitz

My 2018 Goal: CCIE R&S

I’m finally starting to work toward one of my long-standing goals: The Cisco CCIE Certification

October 10, 2017 · 4 min · 793 words · Matt Schmitz

Ten years of Cisco Certification

It’s hard to belive I started my networking career ten years ago.. How quickly time flies!

August 29, 2017 · 3 min · 527 words · Matt Schmitz

Alright - Now What?

I finally finished college, so what’s next for my professional goals?

May 11, 2017 · 3 min · 502 words · Matt Schmitz

College vs Certification - Which is better?

My career path is the reverse of most people I’ve met - certifications first, then college much later. What impact has this had on my experiences?

March 28, 2017 · 5 min · 874 words · Matt Schmitz