Course Overview:
In this course-currently the only offering in the market devoted to Group Policy training-you will learn how to reduce costs and increase efficiencies in your network. You will discover how to consolidate the administration of an enterprise IT infrastructure with Group Policy, and learn to control and manage computer systems and domain users running Windows Server and Windows clients. Create Group Policies, implement administrative and security templates, and determine best practices when deploying software packages. Walk away with the experience and tools needed to optimize your enterprise systems and networks.
Attendees to TN-5455: Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.
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Course Duration: 5 days
Course Objectives:
- Features and functions of Group Policy
- Use Group Policy management tools to manage security policies
- Design a Group Policy infrastructure
- Group Policy processing architecture
- Back up, restore, import, and copy Group Policy Objects through the Group Policy
- Management Console
- Use Windows PowerShell to manage Group Policy
- Implement security using Group Policy
- Configure the desktop environment with Group Policy
- Configure roaming profiles and Folder Redirection
- Assign and publish software packages
- Implement AppLocker and software restriction policies
- Create and deploy Administrative Templates
- Configure Group Policy preferences
Course Prerequisites:
- Experience with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008/12 environments and a fundamental understanding of Active Directory
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Course Overview:
This course explores the VMware Infrastructure, which consists of VMware ESX Server & VMware Virtual Center Server. We will look at both the design environments and operational processes of the VMware Infrastructure. This course provides IT architects with the insight needed to tackle tough issues in server virtualization such as virtual machine technologies, storage infrastructure, and designing clustered environments. Extensive hands-on labs provide for a rich student experience.
Attendees to VM-315: VMware Infrastructure: Install, Configure, and Manage will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.
Dates/Locations:
Duration: 5 Days
Course Objectives:
- Virtual Infrastructure Overview
- ESX and ESXi Server Installation
- Configuration of Networking, Scalability and Security
- Storage
- Install and Configure vCenter Server and Components
- Creation, Deployment, Management, and Migration of Virtual Machines
- Utilize vCenter Server for Resource Management
- Utilize vCenter Server for Virtual Machine Access Control and User Managment
- Use vCenter Server to increase scalability
- Monitoring Your Environment
- Data & Availability Protection Troubleshooting
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Use VMware vCenter Update Manager to apply ESXi patches
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Use vCenter Server to manage vMotion, HA, DRS and data protection.
Prerequisites:
- To ensure your success, system administration experience on Microsoft or Linux operating systems is required.
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Course Overview:
CT-205: A+ Certification Course provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable them to install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair personal computer systems. The A+ curriculum is excellent preparation for almost any computer related career or position. This course lays the foundation for further study in networking and programming. Designed for the new computer professional who has support knowledge of PC hardware, but needs to expand upon that knowledge.
Attendees to CT-205: A+ Certification Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.
Dates/Locations:
Duration: 5 Days
Course Objectives:
- Identifying, Adding & Removing System Components
- Installation, Configuring & System Optimization
- Diagnosing & Troubleshooting Problems
- Power Protection & Safety Procedures
- Motherboards, Processors & Memory
- Printers
- Basic Networking
- Operating System Fundamentals
- Installation, Configuration & Upgrade
- Diagnosing & Troubleshooting
- Networks
Prerequisites:
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None
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