AWS Certified Solution Architect – Associate

Friday, 17 February 2017 / Published in Certifications, The Bookshelf
This post details my study strategy for the AWS Certified Solution Architect – Associate exam. I’m frequently being asked how much I know about migrating or building out services into AWS. Until recently I’d not even created an account or logged into the AWS console. Some downtime between contracts over the last few weeks has

Wireshark Network Analysis (Second Edition)

Saturday, 29 August 2015 / Published in Certifications, Networking, Security, The Bookshelf
Superbly written by Laura Chappell the Wireshark Network Analysis (Second Edition) is a must have book. Not only to learn the Wireshark tool in great depth but also protocol analysis in general. I’ve been eager to study for the WCNA (Wireshark Certified Network Analyst) for some time now so I made the purchase a few

Network Design Cookbook

Sunday, 21 June 2015 / Published in Networking, The Bookshelf
If your designing networks regularly I highly recommend this Network Design Cookbook.  The first few chapters lay out a clear structure to design  from the intial phase, design phase, proposal phase, review, pre & post implementation. Sure, its Cisco focused but the principals could be adopted for any vendor of hardware. Be aware this book is

CCIE Routing and Switching V5.0 Official Cert Guide Library

Monday, 02 February 2015 / Published in Certifications, The Bookshelf
You need volumes 1 & 2.  I’ve only just started reading these books as I begin the journey studying for the CCIE.  I purchased both volumes as a box set from Amazon. Once I’ve read them I’ll report back with my opinion More information here

TCP/IP Illustrated: Protocols v. 1

Monday, 02 February 2015 / Published in Networking, The Bookshelf
Regarded as the Bible for TCP/IP this book by the late author Richard Stevens is the book to have.  I have volume 1 first edition as this was recommended to me over the volume 2 (cant remember why) Another well deserved place on my bookshelf and very handy manual. More information here

CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide

Sunday, 01 February 2015 / Published in Security, The Bookshelf
This is another Cisco Press book that has a well deserving place on my bookshelf.  This was one of the resources I used to study for the Cisco CCNA Security exam.  Highly recommended. More information here

CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, 6th Edition

Sunday, 01 February 2015 / Published in Security, The Bookshelf
Written by Shon Harris and in its sixth edition this is the book to have when studying for the CISSP and as a useful manual.  The CISSP is described as “A mile wide and a inch deep” in terms of knowledge.  Some of the the chapters I found a little dry but then I’m an

Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-874), 3rd Edition

Sunday, 01 February 2015 / Published in Certifications, The Bookshelf
Another one of my favorite Cisco Press books and well deserving position on my bookshelf.  This was one of the resources I used to study for the CCDP ARCH exam.  Highly recommended. More information here

The Art of Network Architecture

Sunday, 01 February 2015 / Published in Networking, The Bookshelf
Written by Russ White and Denise Donohue.  This is one of the best Cisco Press books I’ve ever read.  To the point and very well written.  Buy it! More information here

Certified Ethical Hacker Cert Guide

Sunday, 01 February 2015 / Published in Certifications, Security, The Bookshelf
Written by Michael Gregg this book is based on V8 of the exam.  This sits with pride on my book shelf and served me well to study for the exam.  Easy to understand explanations and exercises. Available from Amazon here