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I’m again humbled to be a finalist amongst all of these fine blogs. Please take a look at them all and then please vote. https:\/\/www.ciscofeedback.vovici.com\/se\/705E3ECD2A8D7180<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Analysis – Does this blog provide insightful discussions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Ask Me Cyber<\/a><\/li>
  2. DMacias.org<\/a><\/li>
  3. Gjermund Raaen<\/a><\/li>
  4. Houman Asefi<\/a><\/li>
  5. mrn-CCIEW<\/a><\/li>
  6. The WLAN<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Best Cert Study Journey – Provides useful insights into the need-to-knows throughout a certification study journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Beginner’s Forum<\/a><\/li>
    2. Data Knox<\/a><\/li>
    3. Fgowthamraj F<\/a><\/li>
    4. IPCisco.com<\/a><\/li>
    5. No Blinky Blinky<\/a><\/li>
    6. The Answer is 101010<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Best Newcomer – A great new blog \/ podcast \/ etc. started in the last(ish) year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Chris’s Tech Journey<\/a><\/li>
      2. Colla.blog<\/a><\/li>
      3. Crazy Networking<\/a><\/li>
      4. Network Automation Nerds<\/a><\/li>
      5. NWMichl Blog<\/a><\/li>
      6. The Bridge is the Root<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Best Podcast or Video Series – Best in content and creativity delivered in the format of videos or podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. The Art of Network Engineering<\/a><\/li>
        2. David Bombal<\/a><\/li>
        3. Madrasa Tech<\/a><\/li>
        4. NerdworkerMX <\/a><\/li>
        5. Network Chuck<\/a><\/li>
        6. The Spatial Streams Podcast<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Most Educational  – Shares great tips, tricks, or how-to\u2019s to help you learn something new or further your understanding on a topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. AboutNetworks.net<\/a><\/li>
          2. ifconfig.it<\/a><\/li>
          3. Michael’s Personal Blog<\/a><\/li>
          4. TechRebels<\/a><\/li>
          5. The Network DNA<\/a><\/li>
          6. The Routing Table<\/a><\/li>
          7. TTL255 – Przemek Rogala’s Blog<\/a><\/li>
          8. Vx Planet<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Most Inspirational  – Inspires the reader to think differently or view something in a creative way. Makes you want to roll your sleeves up and jump into your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            1. HiddenText<\/a><\/li>
            2. MaxAddress<\/a><\/li>
            3. Pack IT Forwarding <\/a><\/li>
            4. SYSADMINAS<\/a><\/li>
            5. The Journey of Binary Bits<\/a><\/li>
            6. Zeros & Won<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              I’m again humbled to be a finalist amongst all of these fine blogs. Please take a look at them all and then please vote. https:\/\/www.ciscofeedback.vovici.com\/se\/705E3ECD2A8D7180 Best Analysis – Does this blog provide insightful discussions? Ask Me Cyber DMacias.org Gjermund Raaen Houman Asefi mrn-CCIEW The WLAN Best Cert Study Journey – Provides useful insights into the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1288,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"2020 IT Blog Awards by Cisco - Vote for me and the other wonderful bloggers. 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