Here are the General Unix course offerings:
Course Overview:
In this course students will learn to configure the Linux kernel, install & configure modules, to install and configure non-default devices and automate installation with Kickstart. Students also utilize skills developed in L-245 to expand on file system configuration with spanning devices and RAID. This is the foremost server side Linux course in the industry covering all server side components such as DHCP, Samba, NIS, LDAP, inet, telnet ftp, dns, etc. Expanding on security introduced in L-245: Linux System Administration I, TCP wrappers, firewalling with IP filters, SQUID, & ssh are covered.
Attendees to L-295: Linux System Administration II will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.
Dates/Locations:
Duration: 5 Days
Course Objectives:
- Custom installation of a Linux server
- Linux device naming conventions & the boot process
- Adding peripheral devices
- Reconfiguring the kernel
- Disk partitioning & formatting
- Changing system run levels
- Adding startup files for additional services
- Adding & removing software packages
- Disk & file system Administration
- Terminals & modem configuration
- Configuring NFS to support the client/server environment
- Use the automounter
- Server side components such as DHCP, Samba, NIS, LDAP, inet, telnet, ftp, DNS, etc.
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Advanced Linux installation
Prerequisites:
- L-245: Linux System Administration I plus six months experience as a systems administrator or one year or more of administrating the Linux operating system.
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Course Overview: PA-242: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Manage Cyberthreats (EDU-231) Training Class is a two-day course that teaches students strategies in defense against cyberthreats. Successful completion of this course enables administrators to better understand the threat landscape. This is not a virtualized theoretical course. This is hands-on, real world instruction, directly relevant to the DoD and Commercial implementations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.
Each student is issued a physical Palo Alto firewall and a Cisco layer 3 switch at their desk. Real hardware per student for real experience and real skill development. TechNow provides a very comprehensive client infrastructure that includes Windows, Linux, and multiple packet sniffer agents.
The instructor for this course has been a lead in Unix kernel development to implement firewall and intrusion detection technologies. Additionally, the instructor has taught several security appliance products and carries several SANS, ISC2, ISACA, Cisco, Unix, and Windows certifications.
Attendees to the PA-242: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Manaage Cyberthreats (EDU-231) Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.
Dates/Locations:
Duration: 2 days
Course Objectives: Students attending this training course will gain an understanding of cyberthreats and their characteristics. Students will learn how to manage cyberthreats using security policies, profiles, and signatures to protect their network against emerging threats.
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Prerequisites:
- Students must complete the PA-213: Install, Configure, and Manage course
- Understanding of network concepts, including routing, switching, and IP addressing
- In-depth knowledge of port-based security and security technologies such as IPS, proxy, and content filtering
This course is in no way associated with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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Course Overview:
C-225: C++ Object Oriented Programming is a hands-on course that provides a complete introduction to the ANSI Standard C++ programming language, focusing on quickly developing the practical skills needed to create real-world solutions. Our hands-on labs are designed to promote retention and challenge students to apply their skills to new situations.
C++ is more than just C with classes. It is a whole new language with a structure similar to C, but with significant differences to warrant a complete course to cover its features.
Attendees to C-225: C++ Oriented Programming will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.
Dates/Locations:
Duration: 5 Days
Course Objectives:
- Classes
- Casting in C++
- Constructors & Destructors
- Class Methods & Data
- Inheritance
- Overloaded Functions
- Virtual Functions
- Overloaded Operators
- Pure Virtual Functions
- Exception Handling
- References & Constants
- Standard Template Library
- New and Delete
- STL Containers
Prerequisites:
- Students must possess basic C and OO competency or take PL-115: Fundamentals of Computer Programming & C-215 Introduction to C Programming.
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Instructor comments: The material was made clear, however I don't agree that she shouldn't have catered towards the people not taking the exam.
Facilities comments: The facilities were cold and very noisy, I found it hard to concentrate.
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Instructor comments: Informative instructor. Definitely not monotone. I'd recommend it to my sister if I had one.
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Course Overview:
The mark of excellence for a professional certification program is the value and recognition it bestows on the individual who achieves it. The technical skills & practices the CISA promotes and evaluates are the building blocks of success in the field. Possessing the CISA designation demonstrates proficiency and is the basis for measurement in the profession. With a growing demand for professionals possessing IS audit, control and security skills, CISA has become a preferred certification program by individuals and organizations around the world. CISA certification signifies commitment to serving an organization and the IS audit, control and security industry with distinction. This course will help the student prepare to obtain this credential.
Attendees to TN-822: Certified Information Systmes Auditor (CISA) Seminar will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:
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10/06/2025 - 10/10/2025 08:00 -16:00 |
TN-822: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Seminar TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX |
Duration: 5 Days
Course Objectives:
- The IS Audit Process (10%)
- Provide IS audit services in accordance with IS audit standards, guidelines, and best practices to assist the organization in ensuring that its information technology and business systems are protected & controlled.
- IT Governance (15%)
- Provide assurance that the organization has the structure, policies, accountability, mechanisms and monitoring practices in place to achieve the requirements of corporate governance of IT.
- System and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management (16%)
- Provide assurance that the management practices for the development/acquisition, testing, implementation, maintenance and disposal of systems and infrastructure will meet the organization's objectives.
- IT Service Delivery and Support (14%)
- Provide assurance that the IT service management practices will ensure the delivery of the level of services required to meet the organization's objectives.
- Protection of Information Assets (31%)
- Provide assurance that the security architecture (policies, standards, procedures and controls) ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (14%)
- Provide assurance that, in the event of a disruption, the business continuity and disaster recovery processes will ensure the timely resumption of IT services, while minimizing the business impact.
Prerequisites:
A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control & security work experienced is required. Experience must have been gained within the 10-year period preceding the application date for certification, or within five years from the date of initially passing the examination.
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Instructor comments: Thank you Tim for all the great information! I am confident that I'll do well on the ICND exam.
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Instructor comments: The instructor, Tim Burkard, was very knowledgeable on the course material and skilled at explain more complex ideas.