TN-5415: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016

Course Overview:

Course one of a three course series to obtain a Server 2016 MCSA certification. This five-day course is designed primarily for IT professionals who have some experience with Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who will be responsible for managing storage and compute by using Windows Server 2016, and who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server 2016.

The course leads directly to preparing for the(MCSA):Windows Server 2016 exam “70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016”. It also maps to Microsoft’s course 20740A, and is part of the Server 2016 MCSA certification.

Attendees to TN-5415: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Window Server 2016 will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Prepare and install Nano Server, a Server Core installation, and plan a server upgrade and migration strategy
Describe the various storage options, including partition table formats, basic and dynamic disks, file systems, virtual hard disks, and drive hardware, and explain how to manage disks and volumes
Describe enterprise storage solutions, and select the appropriate solution for a given situation
Implement and manage Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication
Install and configure, and manage Windows and Hyper-V containers
Describe the high availability and disaster recovery technologies in Windows Server 2016
Plan, create, and manage a failover cluster
Implement failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines
Configure a Network Load Balancing (NLB) cluster, and plan for an NLB implementation
Create and manage deployment images
Manage, monitor, and maintain virtual machine installations

Prerequisites:

A basic understanding of networking fundamentals
An awareness and understanding of security best practices
An understanding of basic AD DS concepts
Basic knowledge of server hardware
Experience supporting and configuring Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10

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CT-325: Security+

Course Overview:

The CT-325: Security+ (SY0-701) class is the primary class you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, network devices, and network traffic. It will also help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ examination (exam number SY0-701). In the CT-325: Security+ class you’ll build on your knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network. Let us help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam (SY0-701).

TechNow is a CompTIA partner and uses official CompTIA Security+ curriculum.

Attendees to CT-325: Security+ will receive TechNow approved course materials and TechNow expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

Date/Time	Event
12/15/2025 - 12/19/2025 08:00 -16:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
02/09/2026 - 02/13/2026 08:00 -16:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow – San Antonio, TX, San Antonio TX
04/13/2026 - 04/17/2026 08:00 -16:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026 08:00 -16:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
09/21/2026 - 09/25/2026 08:00 -16:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
11/16/2026 - 11/20/2026 08:00 -16:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Compare and contrast attacks
Compare and contrast security controls
Use security assessment tools
Explain basic cryptography concepts
Implement a public key infrastructure
Implement identity and access management controls
Manage access services and accounts
Implement a secure network architecture
Install and configure security appliances
Install and configure wireless and physical access security
Deploy secure host, mobile, and embedded systems
Implement secure network access protocols
Implement secure network applications
Explain risk management and disaster recovery concepts
Describe secure application development concepts
Explain organizational security concepts

Prerequisites:

CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge.
Windows 7/8/10 and Server 2008/2012/2016 experience required.
Six to nine months experience in networking, including experience in configuring & managing TCP/IP.

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Instructor comments: Instructor was very knowledgeable on all the course content. There were some instances when I felt he streamlined through some of the material too quickly, such as going over how to identify types of attacks.

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VM-325: VMware View: Install, Configure and Manage

Course Overview:

This hands-on training course builds your skills in the VMware View^TM suite of products: VMware View Manager, VMware View Composer, and VMware® ThinApp^TM. Based on customer specification, this course can be based on View 4.x or 5.x, and ThinApp 4.x or 5.x releases.

Attendees to VM-325: VMware View: Install, Configure and Manage will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

At the end of this course, you should understand the features and operations of View and be able to:

Install and configure View components
Create and manage dedicated and floating desktop pools
Deploy and manage linked-clone virtual desktops
Configure and manage desktops that run in local mode
Configure secure access to desktops through a public network
Use ThinApp to package applications

Date/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 2: Introduction to VMware View
Module 3: View Connection Server
Module 4: View Desktops
Module 5: View Client Options
Module 6: View Administratory
Module 7: Configuring and Managing Linked Clones
Module 8: Local-Mode Desktops
Module 9: Command-Line Tools and Backup Options
Module 10: Managing VMware View Security
Module 11: View Manager Performance and Scalability
Module 12: VMware® ThinApp^TM

Prerequisites:

VM-315: VMware Infrastructure: Install, Configure and Manage
Experience in Microsoft Windows Active Directory Administration
Experience with VMware vSphere^TM
Before attending the course, students must be able to perform the following tasks:
- Create a template in VMware vCenter^TM Server and deploy a virtual machine from it
- Modify a template customization file
- Open a virtual machine console in vCenter Server and access the guest operating system
- Configure Active Directory services

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Palo Alto Networks

TechNow has been involved in enterprise security architectures and education since 1990. TechNow’s training program has followed the evolution of enterprise computing into security architectures. Palo Alto Networks represents the current state of security product evolution. With next generation firewall technology, the reunification of your security architecture is possible. TechNow can present the ramifications of many centralized strategies. All courses utilize enterprise security professionals with experience as instructors and can discuss the detail of implementation and the integration into an existing infrastructure.

Palo Alto Networks Certifications: Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) take EDU-201; Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) take EDU-201 + EDU-205 + EDU-221

TechNow is a mobile Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Center. Palo Alto courses can be delivered on the customer site, with certificadtion testing on the last day of the course. Take the course and get certfied, without logistical effort of getting students to a training facility and the hassle of scheduling testing.

TechNow, Inc. is not associated in any way with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

TN-8150: CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar

Course Overview:

TechNow's CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar is an accelerated course designed to meet the high demands of the information security industry by preparing students for the industry standard Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam. The exam covers (ISC)²'s 8 Domains from the Common Body of Knowledge, which encompass the whole of information security.

This course is an intense 10 day program that ensures the student passes the CISSP exam on the first try. We encourage our students to take the exam within a week after course completion. The goal for this course is a pass rate of one and done. Our high pass rate reflects the dedication of TechNow's students and our commitment to a ten day program that many in the industry do in 5 days. TechNow has a proven CISSP track record that you can depend on.

Attendees to TN-815: CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

Date/Time	Event
03/16/2026 - 03/27/2026 08:00 -16:00	TN-8150: CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 10 Days

Course Objectives:

Our CISSP Professional training program covers the 8 Domains of the CBK in-depth with an emphasis on rigorous exam preparation.

Security and Risk Management (Security, Risk, Compliance, Law, Regulations, Business Continuity)
Asset Security (Protecting Security of Assets)
Security Engineering (Engineering and Management of Security)
Communications and Network Security (Designing and Protecting Network Security)
Identity and Access Management (Controlling Access and Managing Identity)
Security Assessment and Testing (Designing, Performing, and Analyzing Security Testing)
Security Operations (Foundational Concepts, Investigations, Incident Management, Disaster Recovery)
Software Development Security (Understanding, Applying, and Enforcing Software Security)

Prerequisites:

To qualify for this CISSP training program you must first qualify for the CISSP exam, which requires: