Steven Parker

Follow a step-by-step roadmap to developing essential competencies in network architecture design, relationship management, systems, and services, coupled with certification guidance and expert tips Key Features Grasp the big picture of information technology infrastructure to become a successful network architect Overcome challenges to improve network performance and configuration management Advance your career by improving your skills using real-life examples and practical advice from an industry expert Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionBecoming a network architect is challenging—it demands hands-on engineering skills, collaboration with internal teams and C-Suite stakeholders, as well as adeptly managing external entities like vendors and service providers. The author taps into his extensive background in IT and security to help you gain a detailed understanding of the network architect's role and guide you in evolving into an effective network architect within an organization, fostering seamless communication with leadership teams and other stakeholders. Starting with a clear definition of the network architect’s role, this book lays out a roadmap and discusses the attributes and mindset for success. You’ll explore network architect design, physical infrastructure routing and switching, and network services such as DNS, MLAG, and service insertion. You’ll also gain insights into the necessary skills and typical daily challenges faced by network architects. And to thoroughly prepare you to advance in your career, this handbook covers certifications and associated training for maintaining relevance in an organization, along with common interview questions for a network architect's position. By the end of this book, you’ll be armed with essential concepts, techniques, and newfound skills to pursue a career as a network architect.What you will learn Examine the role of a network architect Understand the key design makers in an organization Choose the best strategies to meet stakeholder needs Be well-versed with networking concepts Prepare for a network architect position interview Distinguish the different IT architects in an organization Identify relevant certification for network architects Understand the various de facto network/fabric architect models used today Who this book is forThis book is for network engineers and technicians aspiring to transition into the role of a network architect. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or seeking guidance along the path, this book will support you with its deep coverage of key aspects such as design concepts, architectural requirements, relevant experience, certifications, and advanced education with a special emphasis on cloud best practices. A practical understanding of IT networking is necessary to get the most out of this book.

There's nothing that sends a shiver down our spines greater than a good, scary HORROR STORY - and the more creepy, spooky and ghostly the better! Sometimes a scary HORROR STORY can be nothing other than a few chilling sentences - perhaps even just the one - or it could be the climatic build-up to a frightfully unexpected and overly shocking plot twist! Each of the scary HORROR STORIES contained within this book are dark, disturbing and will invoke a sense of terror while sending a shiver down your spine - leaving you to question exactly what that scratching, creaking and thudding noise you just heard really was? Are you alone in the house? Or is there some sinister force at work here? Either way, you are sure to be left with a feeling of fear, trepidation and dread! So the challenge has now been set for you - do you dare to read through these scary HORROR STORIES while all alone and with only the bedside light to keep you from absolute darkness? Because we all know that only when we are completely alone in the dark do all the ghosts, poltergeists and demonic supernatural forces come out to play!

God is love. Right? In sermons you have been told repeatedly that God is opposed to murder, rape, child abuse, animal cruelty and slavery - because God is all-loving and all-forgiving. Right? Wrong! The God of the Bible is an evil, psychopathic mass murderer! Shocked? Well you should be! Do you dare to take a journey of discovery through the dark underbelly of the Holy Bible and learn of all the atrocities - murder, rape, child abuse, animal cruelty, slavery and so much more - that the God of the Bible not only condones, but has inflicted so mercilessly and without any kind of 'love' upon so many innocents? This is not for the faint-hearted and sure to be an uncomfortable read for many - but if you dare, then why not learn the truth about God that you were never told in sermons? You will not find any bedtime stories here; so be warned - you may need a tough stomach for this one!

This book contains 477 question marks. 477 questions, rhetorical or otherwise, designed to be thought-provoking and make the reader think. How will you answer them? How will they challenge your views? Will your views on religion change forever? Alongside a number of well-reasoned and thought-provoking applications of logical scrutiny - designed to challenge the whole concept of religion - this book seeks to establish exactly how religious teachings and ideals stand up to the questions and arguments derived from modern-day knowledge and understanding. This is not an in-depth analysis of religious scripture, nor is it an in-depth examination of scientific discovery. The purpose of this book is to act as a modern-day guide in logical, well-reasoned and rational thinking, with the opportunity not only for the non-religious to consolidate their position, but more importantly, to provoke those who are religious to carefully - and in all fair and reasonable conscience - consider the validity of their own faith and religious beliefs both thoroughly and objectively. Note: Also available; Steven Parker's 'Evil God' - Discover how the God of the Bible is an evil, psychopathic mass murderer! ISBN-13: 9798665438856

Enjoy women without listening to them! With this guide you will learn how to handle women's deep emotional questions and 'equal rights' demands. Please your woman without having to satisfy her emotionally! A 'must have' guide for LAZY MEN with emotionally challenging women! Note: Also available in a similar design; Steven Parker's '101 Ways To Avoid Work!' - The ultimate guide for lazy, work hating employees! ISBN-13: 9781490515878

Go to work and don't lift a finger all day! With this guide to avoiding work, you will learn techniques to avoid work whilst appearing busy to onlookers, including your boss! All techniques are humorous, yet practical and can be applied at almost any office workplace! An essential guide for all office workers, students about to enter the world of work and basically ANYONE WHO HATES WORKING! Note: Also available in a similar design; Steven Parker's 'The Lazy Man's Guide To Women!' - A 'must have' guide for men with emotionally challenging woman! ISBN-13: 9781490534954