GCP Professional Cloud Architect (2025) Visual Reference

References - Section 1 - Section 2 - Section 3 - Section 4 - Section 5 - Section 6 - Combined I created some diagrams & tables for last minute certification prep and wanted to share them. This guide covers detail from each subsection with explanatory diagrams and decisions trees to help you master key trade-offs and references for the exam. Enjoy! Section 1 – Designing Cloud Solution Architectures Exam Weight: 28% Post Word Count: 1733 Design scalable, reliable, and secure architectures. Learn how to map business and technical requirements to GCP services. ...

Published on March 31, 2025 · Last updated on April 9, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Jon Shaffer

LinkedIn Learning Access From Your Library

tl;dr for Pittsburghers: Sign up for Carnegie Library and login with your Library Card. More info at carnegielibrary.org. While studying for the CISSP, I discovered that you can access LinkedIn Learning for free through partnerships with local libraries! This is a fantastic opportunity to access a wealth of professional courses without the usual subscription fees. What Is It? LinkedIn Learning, formerly known as Lynda.com, offers thousands of courses on topics ranging from technology and business to creative skills. Many libraries have partnered with LinkedIn Learning to provide their patrons with free access to this extensive library of courses. ...

Published on September 15, 2024 · Last updated on September 22, 2024 · 2 min · 415 words · Jon Shaffer

Tips and Resources for Passing the 2024 CISSP

On July 25th, I was thrilled to learn that I had passed the CISSP exam 🥳. In this blog post, I’d like to share my experience, the resources that helped me, and some tips for those preparing for the CISSP exam. Passing the exam allowed me to fully enjoy a much-needed vacation with my wife, celebrating both the Olympics and this personal achievement without worrying about domain knowledge for two whole weeks. ...

Published on September 15, 2024 · Last updated on April 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1705 words · Jon Shaffer