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Professor Messer's SY0-701 Security+ Study Group - February 2025

20 February 2025

Professor Messer's N10-009 CompTIA Network+ Study Group - February 2025

13 February 2025

Network+ Training Course Index: https://professormesser.link/n009videos
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00:00 - Pre-Show
10:10 - Start Time
10:54 - Vevox
11:30 - Sample Question
12:32 - Announcements
13:40 - CompTIA Objectives
17:24 - Discord
18:03 - Vouchers
22:06 - Sample Answer
25:31 - Question 1 (Performance-Based)
40:55 - Answer
43:08 - Question 2
47:37 - Answer
53:00 - Question 3
1:00:16 - Answer
1:05:12 - Question 4
1:08:49 - Answer
1:15:13 - Question 5
1:20:03 - Answer
1:27:47 - CompTIA Objectives
1:30:00 - Calendar
1:32:34 - Aftershow
1:34:44 - What is the Mac OS command for ifconfig? If one only has access to a Mac laptop, would it be best to use VMware or a similar program to run Linux to troubleshoot networks?
1:48:02 - Is a SPF record the same as a TXT record?
1:53:53 - Does CompTIA ask questions that are not on the exam objectives? If it does, are the exam objectives the only resource?
2:00:39 - Can one get a CEU even if not actively enrolled in some form of education? Could it be used for credit in the future?
2:05:50 - What example DIY home projects would you recommend to boost learning for the Network+?
2:23:50 - How many command line commands should one know for the exam?
2:25:47 - Before you decided to get into information technology/security were there other things you were interested in or any other careers? Anything else you would have enjoyed doing?

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Professor Messer's 220-1102 A+ Study Group - February 2025

7 February 2025

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A+ Training Course Index: https://professormesser.link/1102videos
Professor Messer’s A+ Course Notes: https://professormesser.link/1102notes
Professor Messer's A+ Success Bundle: https://professormesser.link/1102success

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00:00 - Pre-Show
10:33 - Start Time
11:16 - Vevox
12:25 - Sample Question
13:38 - Announcements
14:53 - CEU Info
15:48 - CompTIA Objectives
19:45 - Discord
20:30 - Vouchers
24:13 - Sample Answer
26:30 - Question 1 (Performance Based)
37:15 - Answer
39:00 - Question 2
45:40 - Answer
46:06 - Question 3
49:54 - Answer
55:18 - Question 4
1:00:26 - Answer
1:07:30 - Question 5
1:12:41 - Answer
1:20:21 - Question 6 (Practice Exam Book)
1:22:10 - Answer
1:25:57 - CompTIA Objectives
1:27:02 - Calendar
1:29:07 - After Show
1:33:08 - How would you recommend studying the Linux/Windows commands and their switches/options?
1:48:28 - Any test taking recommendations for one who does not have English as a primary language?
1:53:11 - When is the next CompTIA A+ version (220-1201/220-1202) being released?
1:55:50 - Would you suggest studying the current A+ version (220-1101/220-1102) or wait to start studying till the next A+ version is released in the Spring?
2:04:52 - Why do you use Mac OS instead of Windows or Linux? Is it for functionality? Use of certain software programs? In your last live an iPhone was seen, so maybe for ecosystem?
2:18:10 - If one has passed the 1101, will one have to pass the 1102 before the new version is released? In order to get A+ certified, do both tests have to be passed within the same version?

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Professor Messer's 220-1101 A+ Study Group - February 2025

5 February 2025

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A+ Training Course Index: https://professormesser.link/1101videos
Professor Messer’s A+ Course Notes: https://professormesser.link/1101notes
Professor Messer's A+ Success Bundle: https://professormesser.link/1101success
Discount exam vouchers: https://professormesser.com/vouchers/

00:00 - Pre-Show
10:08 - Start Time
11:33 - Vevox
12:06 - Sample Question
13:22 - Announcements
14:08 - CEU Info
14:40 - CompTIA A+ Objectives
19:20 - Discord
19:58 - Vouchers
24:18 - Answer
28:20 - Question 1 (Performance Based)
40:16 - Answer
41:47 - Question 2
44:28 - Answer
46:55 - Question 3
52:42- Answer
57:50 - Question 4
1:01:23 - Answer
1:04:00 - Question 5
1:10:08 - Answer
1:10:47 - Question 6
1:20:20 - Answer
1:23:22 - Question 7 (Practice Exam)
1:25:16 - Answer
1:28:09 - CompTIA Objectives
1:30:18 - Calendar
1:32:14 - After Show
1:34:19 - When is the next version of CompTIA A+ 220-1201/1202 certifications exams being released?
1:42:05 - How big of a percentage difference between the 1101/1102 and the next version 1201/1202 exam objectives?
1:48:14 - Do you know the exact release date of the A+ 220-1201/1202 certification exams?
1:52:00 - One lives in the DC area and is new to IT and has been studying for the A+ for a couple of months. Most of the Help Desk IT roles in the DC area require the CompTIA trifecta (A+, Network+ and Security+) but preferably the Security+. Would you suggest stop studying for the A+ and pivot over to the Security+? Is the Security+ more difficult than the A+?
2:03:34 - If one is living in Los Angeles and is willing to move to the UK, have you heard of anyone getting an IT job internationally?
2:10:37 - Do you have any tips for recalling information during testing if you're running through answers and you draw a blank?
2:18:10 - If one purchases your physical practice exam book, is the digital version free?
2:19:25 - Will you continue study groups for the 1101/1102 after the 1201/1202 get released?

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Five More Reasons Your Resume Keeps Getting Rejected: https://youtu.be/swpV5Me-w2o
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Professor Messer's SY0-701 Security+ Study Group - January 2025

23 January 2025

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Professor Messer’s Course Notes: https://professormesser.link/701notes
Security+ Training Course Index: https://professormesser.link/701videos
Professor Messer’s Success Bundle: https://professormesser.link/701ytpe
Discount exam vouchers: https://professormesser.com/vouchers/

Subscribe to get the latest videos: https://professormesser.link/yt
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00:00 - Pre-Show
09:30 - Start Time
10:20 - Vevox
10:30 - Sample Question
11:44 - Announcements
12:43 - CompTIA Objectives
16:28 - Discord
16:57 - Vouchers
21:00 - Answer
22:50 - Question 1 (Performance-Based)
34:17 - Answer
35:15 - Question 2
38:24 - Answer
42:27 - Question 3
46:35 - Answer
50:44 - Question 4
54:08 - Answer
58:16 - Question 5
1:04:52 - Answer
1:08:41 - Question 6
1:12:06 - Answer
1:21:37 - Question 7 (Practice Exam)
1:23:30 - Answer
1:26:18 - CompTIA Objectives
1:28:32 - Calendar
1:30:40 - After Show
1:32:50 - How old does one have to be to take the CompTIA exams?
1:34:53 - One was scheduled to take the exam on 1/25, however canceled because was not feeling confident. Have been using Professor Messer's practice tests, scored a 74% and a 78%, trying to correct mistakes and improve the scores, however having a problem forgetting and mixing up the material. Is this all seem normal for the study process?
1:43:16 - If one buys the physical book, you mentioned also getting the digital version. Does one get the digital version of just the physical book purchased? Does it include all your study materials?
1:45:19 - Is a Security+ voucher good for any version of that exam?
1:49:43 - Does CompTIA give partial credit for the performance based questions?
1:55:56 - If one is a 31 year old looking to switch into technology after spending the last 7 years in banking. Is it too late to make a switch into a different industry?
2:09:52 - How does one get out of the mindset that "you are not good enough"?

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Professor Messer's N10-009 CompTIA Network+ Study Group - January 2025

16 January 2025

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Network+ Training Course Index: https://professormesser.link/n009videos
Professor Messer’s Success Bundle: https://professormesser.link/n009success
Professor Messer’s Course Notes: https://professormesser.link/n009notes
Discount exam vouchers: https://professormesser.com/vouchers/

00:00 - Pre-Show
10:19 - Start Time
11:24 - Vevox
12:45 - Sample Question
13:29 - Announcements
14:36 - CompTIA Objectives
18:20 - Discord
18:52 - Vouchers
21:21 - Sample Answer
26:00 - Question 1 (Performance-Based)
31:05 - part 1 of Answer
33:20 - part 2 of Answer
35:41 - part 3 of Answer
39:03 - Question 2
42:23 - Answer
45:35 - Question 3
49:15 - Answer
55:35 - Question 4
1:01:54 - Answer
1:06:36 - Question 5
1:14:39 - Answer
1:17:56 - CompTIA Objectives
1:20:25 - Calendar
1:23:10 - Aftershow
1:24:15 - 1million subscribers You Tube gold plaque arrival
1:28:45 - Any plans on releasing the N10-009 practice tests?
1:35:36 - What applications, software or home labs would you suggest someone use while studying for the CompTIA Network+?
1:57:47 - If one just passed the A+ Core 2 last month, can CEU's from the Network+ and Security+ be used now towards the A+?
2:06:18 - Is there an annual subscription fee to pay for CompTIA certifications?
2:08:26 - If one has been actively studying for the N10-008 and now need to switch over to the N10-009, due to that version being retired. What are the differences between the two versions?
2:12:52 - What is the success rate for those who take our course then go onto take both exams (Network+ and Security+)?
2:20:36 - Do you see a theoretical age limit to continue in IT? If one is now over 70, is it prudent to continue seeking challenges? Is there a good change there is age discrimination for most companies?

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How to Get an IT Job Without Experience: https://youtu.be/XkTNQCtuRPY
Five Reasons Why Your Resume Keeps Getting Rejected: https://youtu.be/Aarh4xjDD2g
Five More Reasons Your Resume Keeps Getting Rejected: https://youtu.be/swpV5Me-w2o
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Professor Messer's SY0-701 Security+ Study Group - December 2024

13 December 2024

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Professor Messer’s Course Notes: https://professormesser.link/701notes
Security+ Training Course Index: https://professormesser.link/701videos
Professor Messer’s Success Bundle: https://professormesser.link/701ytpe
Discount exam vouchers: https://professormesser.com/vouchers/

Subscribe to get the latest videos: https://professormesser.link/yt
Calendar of live events: https://professormesser.com/calendar/
Frequently Asked Questions: https://professormesser.link/faq

00:00 - Pre-Show
10:10 - Start Time
11:00 - Vevox
11:45 - Sample Question
12:42 - Announcements
13:43 - CompTIA Objectives
17:39 - Discord
18:24 - Vouchers
22:29 - Answer
26:13 - Question 1 (Performance-Based)
39:28 - Answer
41:29 - Question 2
44:15 - Answer
50:42 - Question 3
54:23 - Answer
1:00:48 - Question 4
1:03:49 - Answer
1:11:15 - Question 5
1:14:55 - Answer
1:22:33 - Question 6 (Practice Exam)
1:23:56 - Answer
1:26:42 - CompTIA Objectives
1:28:53 - Calendar
1:30:12 - After Show
1:31:46 - What are CompTIA stackable qualifications?
1:37:17 - Does one need to know different tools, such as Nessus, Sn1per, tcpdump, and NMap, for the Security+ exam?
1:43:23 - If one has the A+, Security+ and a couple of years of service desk experience, what next IT role would you recommend next to work towards a security analyst or a system administrator?
1:57:47 - When should one start memorizing acronyms? Would you suggest going through all your videos first?
2:03:34 - If one wants the paperback copies as well as the audio and exam hack books, would it be best to order the paperback bundle and the success bundle or just one?
2:08:08 - Do you recommend the physical over the digital course notes book?
2:10:25 - What is the best way to read the CompTIA exam questions as the wording can be extremely tricky?
2:16:32 - Is Windows or Mac operating system more secure? Is the Mac OS server machine available the same as Windows server 2022?
2:21:25 - If one has no work experience but recently passed the Security+ certification, do you think blue team level 1 is a good certification to get hands on experience?

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Professor Messer's N10-009 CompTIA Network+ Study Group - December 2024

11 December 2024

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Network+ Training Course Index: https://professormesser.link/n009videos
Professor Messer’s Success Bundle: https://professormesser.link/n009success
Professor Messer’s Course Notes: https://professormesser.link/n009notes
Discount exam vouchers: https://professormesser.com/vouchers/

00:00 - Pre-Show
07:27 - Start Time
08:37 - Vevox
09:05 - Sample Question
10:08 - Announcements
10:55 - CompTIA Objectives
17:30 - Discord
18:24 - Vouchers
22:05 - Sample Answer
24:23 - Question 1 (Performance-Based)
29:53 - Answer
39:10 - Question 2
47:47 - Answer
48:52 - Question 3
52:05 - Answer
58:30 - Question 4
1:03:32 - Answer
1:07:22 - Question 5
1:10:25 - Answer
1:15:28 - CompTIA Objectives
1:18:28 - Calendar
1:21:07 - Aftershow
1:23:50 - Have you ever heard of a layer 7 switch?
1:28:25 - On a performance based questions (PBQ,) if one entered a different command that would do the exact same as CompTIA was wanting, would the question get a pass, fail, or a partial credit?
1:35:54 - If one just scored a 619 out of 720 on the CompTIA Network+ exam, do you think staying the path of trying to pass the N10-008 or changing paths and study/take the N10-009 instead?
1:53:02 - The CompTIA Network+ exam objectives explained and reviewed.
2:02:42 - Other than your videos and notes, would you recommend doing labs to enhance knowledge before taking the exam? If so, would 8 weeks be a realistic time frame?
2:09:50 - During a CompTIA Network+ exam would Magic numbers or Seven second subnetting be required or just strategies to use to make it easier to answer the question?

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How to Renew your A+, Network+ and Security+ in Just a Few Hours: https://youtu.be/VqcN7dMQNO4
How to Get an IT Job Without Experience: https://youtu.be/XkTNQCtuRPY
Five Reasons Why Your Resume Keeps Getting Rejected: https://youtu.be/Aarh4xjDD2g
Five More Reasons Your Resume Keeps Getting Rejected: https://youtu.be/swpV5Me-w2o
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Professor Messer's N10-009 Network+ Study Group - November 2024

15 November 2024

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Network+ Training Course Index: https://professormesser.link/n009videos
Professor Messer’s Success Bundle: https://professormesser.link/n009success
Professor Messer’s Course Notes: https://professormesser.link/n009notes
Discount exam vouchers: https://professormesser.com/vouchers/

00:00 - Pre-Show
10:10 - Start Time
10:51 - Vevox
11:46 - Sample Question
12:45 - Announcements
13:36 - CompTIA Objectives
18:32 - Discord
19:05 - Vouchers
22:19 - Sample Answer
25:32 - Question 1 (Performance-Based)
35:19 - Answer
36:23 - Question 2
42:42 - Answer
47:25 - Question 3
50:17 - Answer
55:32 - Question 4
58:28 - Answer
1:03:14 - Question 5
1:07:15 - Answer
1:12:36 - Question 6
1:16:19 - Answer
1:18:56 - CompTIA Objectives
1:20:25 - Calendar
1:23:24 - Aftershow
1:26:07 - iPhone or Android?
1:28:30 - Mac Studio information reviewed.
1:29:50 - What would be the best test taking strategy, answer the performance based questions (PBQ) first or the multiple choice?
1:36:28 - Would you explain the CompTIA continuing education and how to renew?
1:41:02 - Would you recommend taking the CompTIA Network+ or the Cisco CCNA?
1:44:49 - Would you please share some tips for a good cover letter?
1:54:45 - Is the N10-008 all that different from the N10-009? To what extent can one use the 008 study materials for the 009?
1:59:24 - Can you explain the difference between subnets and VLANs?
2:05:20 - Would you recommend getting the Network+ if the ultimate goal is to work in an IT Security role?
2:17:05 - Does one need a calculator for the subnetting questions on the N10-009?
2:27:26 - Have you ever experienced technology withdrawal?

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How to Renew your A+, Network+ and Security+ in Just a Few Hours: https://youtu.be/VqcN7dMQNO4
How to Get an IT Job Without Experience: https://youtu.be/XkTNQCtuRPY
Five Reasons Why Your Resume Keeps Getting Rejected: https://youtu.be/Aarh4xjDD2g
Five More Reasons Your Resume Keeps Getting Rejected: https://youtu.be/swpV5Me-w2o
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