NSE8 – Blog 19 – No longer slowing down

It’s been a few weeks since the last post. I imagine this will continue to be a theme. I’m finding myself tired enough and so low on time by the time I finish studying on Sundays that I don’t prioritize making these posts. With that disclaimed, here’s the log from the past three weeks:

As you can see, since the last post, I finished up the Authentication phase (phase 4/6) and started on what I call FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and Security Fabric (FMG/FAZ/SecFab). Both of these sections are a little shorter than some of the other big sections like Routing. In one case because topic weight is lesser (only 14% for authentication), and in the other because I’m already using FMG and FAZ on a daily basis, plus have a fair amount of experience with Security Fabric and Automation. At this time I’m just making sure I’m fully reviewed on the topics and have labbed all of the appropriate features. There are some topics, like FMG and FAZ HA, that I don’t have practical experience with at all.

Another short update this time. I’m continuing to put in my hours each week and taking the subjects and subtopics one at a time, not worrying too much if I don’t cover something 100% or don’t get a chance to lab out every single situation. At this point I’m just trying to reach a 75% confidence level with every topic that’s listed in the NSE8 pre-release notes. Some topics I’m already at 100% confidence because work with them every day. Others I will come back to during the review phase (phase 6/6).