--- title: "AidanCortes (@aidancortes) | Hashnode" description: "Networking Certifications & Practical IT Learning Expert | Cert Empire. Read the latest articles by AidanCortes on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@aidancortes" --- @aidancortes # AidanCortes @aidancortes · Joined October 2026 Networking Certifications & Practical IT Learning Expert | Cert Empire ### [Top Networking Skills IT Professionals Should Learn Before 2027](https://aidancortes.hashnode.dev/top-networking-skills-it-professionals-before-2027?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Discover 10 essential networking skills to learn before 2027, including routing, security, cloud networking, Python automation, and practical labs. 23 min read · [aidancortes.hashnode.dev](https://aidancortes.hashnode.dev/top-networking-skills-it-professionals-before-2027?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/top-networking-skills-it-professionals-before-2027/6af41368afadcac85a42a72c) [3h ago](https://hashnode.com/posts/top-networking-skills-it-professionals-before-2027/6af41368afadcac85a42a72c) ### [What Is Cisco IOS and Why Is It Important in Networking?](https://aidancortes.hashnode.dev/what-is-cisco-ios-and-why-is-it-important?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn what Cisco IOS is, how it works in networking, essential CLI commands, IOS vs. IOS XE, and how to practice with Cisco Packet Tracer. 20 min read · [aidancortes.hashnode.dev](https://aidancortes.hashnode.dev/what-is-cisco-ios-and-why-is-it-important?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [5d ago](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-cisco-ios-and-why-is-it-important/6aed786c4cbdc7eeaa3a01d8) ### [What Is Linux and How Does It Work? A Beginner's Guide](https://aidancortes.hashnode.dev/what-is-linux-how-it-works-beginners-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn what Linux is, how its kernel works, essential terminal commands, file permissions, distributions, and how to start practicing Linux. 18 min read · [aidancortes.hashnode.dev](https://aidancortes.hashnode.dev/what-is-linux-how-it-works-beginners-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nov 4](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-linux-how-it-works-beginners-guide/6aeaf41d712e49d74ed3002b)