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Welcome to TechNow! The Leader in Information Security Training & Computer Training.

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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  • CT-213: Cloud Essentials+
    • 10/14/2025 – 10/16/2025
    • San Antonio
  • PM-223: Introduction to Project Management
    • 10/14/2025 – 10/16/2025
    • San Antonio
  • CT-210: Project+
    • 10/27/2025 – 10/30/2025
    • San Antonio
  • CT-325: Security+
    • 10/27/2025 – 10/31/2025
    • San Antonio
  • PM-325: Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation
    • 10/27/2025 – 10/31/2025
    • San Antonio
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    TN-949: Certified Firewall Analyst Course

    Course Overview:

    This is a hands-on course that covers many of the concepts of securing the perimeter of an organization. This includes concepts such as intrusion detection, packet filtering, and central logging.

    A skills focus enables the student to better absorb the subject matter and perform better on the job.   This is not death by power point. The course is aligned with information assurance operators and executing hands-on labs. Lecture and labs walk the student through the knowledge required to truly understand the mechanics of Firewalls.

    This course is an excellent precursor to PA-215 Palo Alto Firewall Essentials FastTrack.

    Attendees to TN-949: Certified Firewall Analyst Prep will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

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    Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Analyzing Network and Wireless Design
    • Creating and Auditing a Rulebase
    • Firewall Assessment and Penetration Testing
    • Host-Based Detection and DLP
    • Incident Detection and Analysis
    • IOS and Router Security
    • IPv6 and ICMPv6
    • Log Collection and Analysis
    • NAT and Proxies
    • Netfilter IPtables
    • Network Access Control
    • Network-Based Intrusion Detection
    • Packet Filters and Inspection
    • Packet Fragmentation
    • Perimeter Concepts and IP Fundamentals
    • Securing Hosts and Services
    • TCP/IP Protocols
    • VPN Design and Auditing
    • VPN Implementation

    Course Prerequisites:

    • GSEC or equivalent experience
    • UNIX, Windows, networking and security  experience
    • This is a hands-on skill course requiring comfort with command line interaction and network communications

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    CL-218: Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure and Operations Bootcamp

     

    Course Overview:

    This bootcamp is a customized course for Cloud Essentials+ and Cloud+ that leverages 8 days to provide greater value than just the delivery of two separate courses. The 8 days of instruction prepare the student for the CCSP course.

    TechNow has Identified overlap and uses time saved to:

    • Introduce hands-on skills (Open Source and AWS)
    • Go more in-depth on theory using hands-on to reinforce concepts
    • Do exam prep with practice questions

    This course covers the knowledge and skills required to understand standard Cloud terminologies/methodologies, to implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies and infrastructures (e.g. server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies), and to understand aspects of IT security and use of industry best practices related to cloud implementations and the application of virtualization.

    This bootcamp helps prepare students for 2 certifications, CompTIA Clouds Essentials+ and CompTIA Cloud+.  After this course students will also be prepared to continue their education by taking CL-315: CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional Preparation Seminar .

    TechNow has worked worldwide enterprise infrastructures for over 20 years and has developed demos and labs to exemplify the techniques required to demonstrate cloud technologies and to effectively manage security in the cloud environment.

    TechNow is a CompTIA partner and uses official CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ and CompTIA Cloud+ curriculum.

    Attendees to CL-218: Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure and Operations Bootcamp will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

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    Course Duration: 8 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing
    • Learn the business aspects and impacts of cloud computing
    • Differentiate the types of cloud solutions and the adoptions measures for each
    • Identify the technical challenges and the mitigation measures involved in cloud computing
    • Identify the technical challenges and the mitigation measures involved in cloud computing
    • Identify the steps to successfully adopt cloud services
    • Identify the basic concepts of ITIL and describe how the ITIL framework is useful in the implementation of cloud computing in an organization
    • Identify the possible risks involved in cloud computing and the risk mitigation measures, and you will also identify the potential cost considerations for the implementation of cloud and its strategic benefits
    • Prepare to deploy cloud solutions
    • Deploy a pilot project
    • Test a pilot project deployment
    • Design a secure network for cloud deployment
    • Determine CPU and memory sizing for cloud deployments
    • Plan Identity and Access Management for cloud deployments
    • Analyze workload characteristics to ensure successful migration to the cloud
    • Secure systems to meet access requirements
    • Maintain cloud systems
    • Implement backup, restore, and business continuity measures
    • Analyze cloud systems for required performance
    • Analyze cloud systems for anomalies and growth forecasting
    • Troubleshoot deployment, capacity, automation, and orchestration issues
    • Troubleshoot connectivity issues
    • Troubleshoot security issues

    Course Prerequisites:

    • Security+, Network+ or equivalent experience
    • Managing or administering at least one of UNIX, Windows, Databases, networking, or security

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    VM-335: VMware Cloud Essentials and vCloud – Architecting the VMware Cloud FastTrack

     

    Course Overview:

    This FastTrack course combines combines two VMware courses (VMware Cloud Essentials and vCloud Architecting the VMware Cloud) into a single week course that adds extra exercises and labs to exemplify the techniques presented.  The course begins with how to adopt, operate, and govern the cloud. The course enables participants to successfully complete the associated CompTIA Cloud Essentials™ Exam to become a Cloud Essentials™ Professional(CEP). This course also covers the subject matter specified by the VCP-Cloud certification.

    This course is designed to guide students through the decision points and policy choices available for designing and implementing a VMware vCloud environment. Detailed labs and exercises for VMware vSphere™, VMware vCloud Director, VMware vCenter™ Chargeback, and the VMware® vShield Edge capability that is included with vCloud Director. A comprehensive VMware cloud design is demonstrated and discussed.

    Attendees to VM-335:  VMware Cloud Essentials and vCloud – Architecting the VMware Cloud FastTrack will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

    No Events

    Course Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Understand the common terms and definitions of cloud computing.
    • Understand the business benefits and business considerations of cloud computing.
    • Understand cloud computing from a technical perspective and recognize the various techniques, methods, challenges, and types of clouds.
    • Understand the impact and changes of cloud computing on IT service management.
    • Explain typical steps that lead to the successful adoption of cloud computing and understand the implications for organizations.
    • Recognize the compliance, risk, and regulatory consequences of cloud computing and its financial and strategic impact on an organization.
    • Evaluate and design a multitenant environment to address both private cloud and public cloud customer needs.
    • Configure vCloud providers that can accommodate heterogeneous server, storage, and network resources
    • Design a network infrastructure optimized for vCloud.
    • Integrate vCloud Director security with existing LDAP systems and design appropriate security hierarchies with security rolesnderstand the common terms and definitions of cloud computing.
    • Understand the business benefits and business considerations of cloud computing.
    • Understand cloud computing from a technical perspective and recognize the various techniques, methods, challenges, and types of clouds.
    • Understand the impact and changes of cloud computing on IT service management.
    • Explain typical steps that lead to the successful adoption of cloud computing and understand the implications for organizations.
    • Recognize the compliance, risk, and regulatory consequences of cloud computing and its financial and strategic impact on an organization.
    • Evaluate and design a multitenant environment to address both private cloud and public cloud customer needs.
    • Configure vCloud providers that can accommodate heterogeneous server, storage, and network resources.
    • Design a network infrastructure optimized for vCloud.
    • Integrate vCloud Director security with existing LDAP systems and design appropriate security hierarchies with security roles.
    • Design a vCenter Chargeback implementation.

    Course Prerequisites:

    • VM-315  or equivalent experience.
    • Managing or administering at least one of UNIX, Windows, databases, networking, or security.

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    Your organization needs qualified professionals who can design, implement, and operate Cisco multiprotocol internet works.  With Cisco training from TechNow, you can gain the knowledge and experience your organization needs to succeed.

    TechNow’s Cisco Training and Certification Career Path takes students from the fundamentals of networking through a complete line of Cisco courses designed to give students the knowledge and experience they need to master Cisco networking skills in a fast, thorough, and efficient manner.

    Our Cisco training courses will prepare you for your work towards Cisco certification.  With years of experience in the Cisco training environment, TechNow can lead you through a dynamic experience to prepare you for Cisco certification.

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