<p data-start="1065" data-end="1673">On the networking and infrastructure side, <strong data-start="1370" data-end="1411">Cisco still plays a key role for professionals working with hybrid and multi-cloud networks. Meanwhile, <strong data-start="1510" data-end="1551">CompTIA offers vendor-neutral cloud certifications that are useful for beginners who want a broad foundation before specializing.



<p data-start="1675" data-end="1998">Many candidates combine official study guides with practice questions to prepare more effectively. Some community members mention platforms like Cert Empire for cloud-related practice material, mainly to get familiar with exam-style questions and timing. As always, hands-on labs and real cloud experience remain essential.