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The world of information security and computer training is ever changing.  The techniques and systems continue to evolve and we must stay current and diligent.  To do this, you can count on TechNow®…the leader in cybersecurity training and computer system training.

TechNow® has been training the leaders in the computer community for many years.  We provide training for students in a number of areas.  Our cybersecurity trainings include popular courses like D0D 8140, Security , CISM, CISSP, CEH,CCNA, and more.  With over 34 years of experience, we’re able to provide you with unmatched training and certification programs.

TechNow also provides a variety of other popular trainings for the computer professional including Cisco, EC-Council, CompTIA, Unix/Linux and more.

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    • 08/25/2025 – 08/29/2025
    • San Antonio
  • CT-245: Linux+
    • 08/25/2025 – 08/29/2025
    • San Antonio
  • AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    • 09/03/2025 – 09/05/2025
    • San Antonio
  • CT-395: CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst
    • 09/08/2025 – 09/12/2025
    • San Antonio
  • TN-813: Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
    • 09/08/2025 – 09/11/2025
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    L-245: Linux System Administration I

    Course Overview:

    In this course students will learn to install the Linux™ operating system, to administer users and software, to use vi, basic Linux security, process control, file system maintenance, backup and recovery, including some basic networking concepts. This course insures that students have the skills to configure all desktop and client side related activity.

    Attendees to L-245: Linux System Administration I will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

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    Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Linux operating system installation
    • Hardware Issues
    • LILO & GRUB Configuration
    • Managing the Linux file system
    • Boot Process
    • Customization of setup files
    • System Startup
    • Run Levels
    • Network Services
    • User Management
    • Changing Passwords
    • Monitoring, accessing & restricting root system access
    • Administration Tools
    • Disk Management
    • Quotas
    • Process Control
    • Installing & removing software & patches
    • Network Configuration
    • Client side components of NFS, Samba, NTP, NIS
    • Printing
    • Backup and Recovery
    • Using utilities for process control, locating files & automating maintenance tasks

    Prerequisites:

    • Students should have an understanding of all basic UNIX commands as well as variable substitution, wild card expansion, command pipes, permissions, the grep  and find commands.
    • These prerequisites can be met through completion of TN-125: Introduction to UNIX & Linux and six month’s experience with Linux.

     

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    DoD 8570

    DoD 8570 Training

    The Department of Defense requires that all information assurance personnel must become compliant with IT and security certification standards.

    DoD 8570 training, also called Information Assurance training, is available through TechNow to provide you with the certification that is required.  Your DoD 8570 training  ( information assurance training ) at TechNow will provide you with all of the courses necessary to receive your DoD 8570.01-M certification.

    Ongoing open enrollment through TechNow is available for our DoD 8570.01-M courses.

    Please review the full & updated DoD approved IA baseline certifications aligned to each category & level of the IA workforce.


     

     

    For further information or to schedule for classes, call us at 800-324-2294

     

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    DoD 8570

    DoD 8570 Training

    The Department of Defense requires that all information assurance personnel must become compliant with IT and security certification standards.

    DoD 8570 training, also called Information Assurance training, is available through TechNow to provide you with the certification that is required.  Your DoD 8570 training  ( information assurance training ) at TechNow will provide you with all of the courses necessary to receive your DoD 8570.01-M certification.

    Ongoing open enrollment through TechNow is availble for our DoD 8570.01-M courses.

    Please review the full & updated DoD approved IA baseline certifications aligned to each category & level of the IA workforce:

    Note: The Certifications in red are recently added to approved list as of 2/4/19

    For further information or to schedule for classes, call us at 800-324-2294

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    CompTIA

    Increase your credibility, job security, and career opportunities by reaching your goal and getting certified!  TechNow offers many CompTIA bootcamp style courses in which we administer an exam on the last day of class.  We have a proven testing program that will get you the results you want!

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