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Andrew Despres

IT Helpdesk for over 10 years. Started off in Retail IT and worked my way into K-12 EDU helpdesk. Currently working for a Google Workspace/GCP specialized MSP. Always learning. Always growing.

Location Edmonton Joined Joined on  Personal website https://blog.andrewdespres.tech/

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Grant MacEwan University

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Work

Senior Support Engineer for Google Workspace Customers

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.6 Study Guide: Security Awareness and User Training
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.6 Study Guide: Security Awareness and User Training

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.5 Study Guide: Audits, Assessments, and Penetration Testing
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.5 Study Guide: Audits, Assessments, and Penetration Testing

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3 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.4 Study Guide: Compliance and Privacy
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.4 Study Guide: Compliance and Privacy

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3 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.3 Study Guide: Third-Party Management and Agreements
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.3 Study Guide: Third-Party Management and Agreements

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.2 Study Guide: Risk Management and Business Impact Analysis
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.2 Study Guide: Risk Management and Business Impact Analysis

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.1 Study Guide: Data Roles, Policies, and Governance
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 5.1 Study Guide: Data Roles, Policies, and Governance

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.9 Study Guide: Log Data
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.9 Study Guide: Log Data

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.8 Study Guide: Incident Response and Digital Forensics
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.8 Study Guide: Incident Response and Digital Forensics

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5 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.7 Study Guide: Mastering Scripting and Automation
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.7 Study Guide: Mastering Scripting and Automation

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3 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.6 Study Guide: Access Control and Identity Management
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.6 Study Guide: Access Control and Identity Management

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4 min read
CompTIA SY0-701 4.5 Study Guide: Comprehensive Security Operations and Architecture

CompTIA SY0-701 4.5 Study Guide: Comprehensive Security Operations and Architecture

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5 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.4 Study Guide: Security Monitoring and Tools
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.4 Study Guide: Security Monitoring and Tools

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5 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.3 Study Guide: Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.3 Study Guide: Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.2 Study Guide: Asset Management
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.2 Study Guide: Asset Management

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.1 Study Guide: Application and Systems Hardening
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 4.1 Study Guide: Application and Systems Hardening

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5 min read
CompTIA SY0-701 Security+ 3.4 Study Guide: Operations and Resiliency
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CompTIA SY0-701 Security+ 3.4 Study Guide: Operations and Resiliency

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 3.3 Study Guide: Data Security and Classifications
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 3.3 Study Guide: Data Security and Classifications

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 3.2 Study Guide: Network Security Appliances and Secure Communications
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 3.2 Study Guide: Network Security Appliances and Secure Communications

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 3.1 Study Guide: Infrastructure and Cloud Concepts
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 3.1 Study Guide: Infrastructure and Cloud Concepts

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ 2.5 SY0-701 Study Guide: Mastering Hardening and Mitigation
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CompTIA Security+ 2.5 SY0-701 Study Guide: Mastering Hardening and Mitigation

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4 min read
Comprehensive Study Guide: CompTIA 2.4 Security+ SY0-701 - Malware and Attack Vectors
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Comprehensive Study Guide: CompTIA 2.4 Security+ SY0-701 - Malware and Attack Vectors

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4 min read
CompTIA SY0-701 2.3 Security+ Study Guide: Understanding Common Vulnerabilities
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CompTIA SY0-701 2.3 Security+ Study Guide: Understanding Common Vulnerabilities

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11 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 2.2 Study Guide: Threat Vectors and Social Engineering
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 2.2 Study Guide: Threat Vectors and Social Engineering

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 2.1 Study Guide: Understanding Threat Actors
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 2.1 Study Guide: Understanding Threat Actors

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4 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 1.4 Study Guide: Cryptography and PKI Essentials
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 1.4 Study Guide: Cryptography and PKI Essentials

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9 min read
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) 1.3 Study Guide: Change Management
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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) 1.3 Study Guide: Change Management

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6 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 1.2 Study Guide: Core Security Concepts
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 1.2 Study Guide: Core Security Concepts

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9 min read
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 1.1 Study Guide: Understanding Security Controls
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 1.1 Study Guide: Understanding Security Controls

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5 min read
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 5.5 Study Guide: Network Device Commands and Tools
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 5.5 Study Guide: Network Device Commands and Tools

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7 min read
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 5.4 Study Guide: Performance and Wireless Issues
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 5.4 Study Guide: Performance and Wireless Issues

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6 min read
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 5.3 Study Guide: Routing, Switching, and IP Issues
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 5.3 Study Guide: Routing, Switching, and IP Issues

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8 min read
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 5.2 Study Guide: Physical Layer Troubleshooting
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 5.2 Study Guide: Physical Layer Troubleshooting

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8 min read
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 4.3 Study Guide: Device and Network Security
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 4.3 Study Guide: Device and Network Security

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7 min read
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 4.2 Study Guide: Common Network Attacks
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 4.2 Study Guide: Common Network Attacks

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12 min read
Network+ N10-009 4.1 Study Guide: Security Concepts and Practices
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Network+ N10-009 4.1 Study Guide: Security Concepts and Practices

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9 min read
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 3.5 Study Guide: Remote Access & VPNs
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 3.5 Study Guide: Remote Access & VPNs

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7 min read
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 3.4 Study Guide: DNS, DHCP, IPv6, and Time Protocols
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 3.4 Study Guide: DNS, DHCP, IPv6, and Time Protocols

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9 min read
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 3.3 Study Guide: Disaster Recovery and Network Redundancy
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 3.3 Study Guide: Disaster Recovery and Network Redundancy

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6 min read
5 Monitoring Concepts You Need to Master the N10-009 Exam: From Information Overload to Focused Insight
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5 Monitoring Concepts You Need to Master the N10-009 Exam: From Information Overload to Focused Insight

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6 min read
4 (Non-Technical) CompTIA Network+ Concepts That Will Make You a Better Network Engineer
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4 (Non-Technical) CompTIA Network+ Concepts That Will Make You a Better Network Engineer

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5 min read
Cracking the Wireless Code: Essential CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Insights for Smarter Networking
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Cracking the Wireless Code: Essential CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Insights for Smarter Networking

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5 min read
5 Routing Concepts That Finally Click
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5 Routing Concepts That Finally Click

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9 min read
3 CompTIA Network+ Concepts That Aren't Just About Memorization
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3 CompTIA Network+ Concepts That Aren't Just About Memorization

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8 min read
Advanced IPv4 Concepts: Classful Addressing, Private IPs, and Subnetting
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Advanced IPv4 Concepts: Classful Addressing, Private IPs, and Subnetting

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7 min read
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Notes: A Simple Guide to IPv4
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Notes: A Simple Guide to IPv4

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7 min read
Building Your IT Foundation: Understanding Internet Protocol Basics
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Building Your IT Foundation: Understanding Internet Protocol Basics

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5 min read
Switch Port Configuration and Troubleshooting
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Switch Port Configuration and Troubleshooting

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17 min read
Demystifying Network Connections: Interfaces, Switches and other devices for Beginners

Demystifying Network Connections: Interfaces, Switches and other devices for Beginners

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15 min read
The Physical Layer Playbook: Mastering Cable Troubleshooting
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The Physical Layer Playbook: Mastering Cable Troubleshooting

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13 min read
Network+ Basics: Physical Installation
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Network+ Basics: Physical Installation

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10 min read
Network+ N10-009 Your Guide to Fiber Optic Cables: From Light Pulses to Lightning Speed
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Network+ N10-009 Your Guide to Fiber Optic Cables: From Light Pulses to Lightning Speed

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6 min read
Network+ Cabling: The Essentials
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Network+ Cabling: The Essentials

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7 min read
From Phone Lines to Ethernet: An Introduction to Copper Cabling
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From Phone Lines to Ethernet: An Introduction to Copper Cabling

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10 min read
The Unsung Hero of Networking: A Deep Dive into Ethernet For the N10-009 Exam
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The Unsung Hero of Networking: A Deep Dive into Ethernet For the N10-009 Exam

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Network Troubleshooting Explained: Simple Steps for Success (CompTIA Net+)
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Network Troubleshooting Explained: Simple Steps for Success (CompTIA Net+)

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13 min read
From Fingers to Networks: Introduction to Binary and Hexadecimal
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From Fingers to Networks: Introduction to Binary and Hexadecimal

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3 min read
SOHO Networking
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SOHO Networking

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6 min read
Layer by Layer: The OSI Model Layers 5-7
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Layer by Layer: The OSI Model Layers 5-7

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2 min read
Layer by Layer: The OSI Model Layer 4

Layer by Layer: The OSI Model Layer 4

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2 min read
Layer by Layer: The OSI Model: Layer 3
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Layer by Layer: The OSI Model: Layer 3

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2 min read
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