The right tools won’t make you a better engineer, but they’ll make better engineering possible. Here’s my essential software stack for networking. Quick Facts Skill Level: All Levels Setup Time: 2-3 hours Cost: 100% Free/Open Source Platform: Cross-Platform You’ll Discover Tools for troubleshooting and analysis Automation and configuration management Diagramming and documentation My personal…
In a world obsessed with AI and software, I’m going all-in on the physical layer. Here’s why network engineering excites me more than any other tech field. The Moment Everything Clicked I was sitting in my computer networks class, watching packets flow across Wireshark, when it hit me: this is the…
Networking protocols can feel abstract and confusing. What if you could understand the foundational OSI model using something you already know and love: ordering pizza? Key Take Aways The Big Picture: The OSI model breaks network communication into 7 manageable layers Practical Application: Each layer has specific responsibilities that work together Career…