TN-5425: Networking with Windows Server 2016

Course Overview:

Course two of a three course series to obtain a Server 2016 MCSA certification. This 5-day course provides the fundamental networking skills required to deploy and support Windows Server 2016 in most organizations. It covers IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced content including Software Defined Networking.

The course leads directly to preparing for the(MCSA):Windows Server 2016 exam “70-741: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016”. It also maps to Microsoft’s course 20741A, and is part of the Server 2016 MCSA certification.

Attendees to TN-5425: Networking with Window Server 2016 will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Plan and implement an IPv4 network
Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Implement IPv6
Implement Domain Name System (DNS)
Implement and manage IP address management (IPAM)
Plan for remote access
Implement DirectAccess
Implement virtual private networks (VPNs)
Implement networking for branch offices
Configure advanced networking features
Implement Software Defined Networking

Prerequisites:

A basic understanding of networking fundamentals
Experience working with Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012
Experience working in a Windows Server infrastructure enterprise environment
Knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
Understanding of core networking topologies and architectures such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and wireless networking
Basic knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol stack, addressing and name resolution
Experience with and knowledge of Hyper-V and virtualization
Hands-on experience working with the Windows client operating systems such as Windows 8.1 or Windows 10

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RH-295: Linux System Administration II

Course Overview:

Linux System Administration II course is for experienced administrators ready for advanced administration topics. This course provides students with hands-on experience working with more complex and integrated administration concepts, and builds upon the Part 1 course. Students will be instructed in essential local Red Hat system administration skills including: Logical Volumes, Raid Management, and System Logging, SELinux and Virtual Machines. The Linux System Administration II course will get you started in understanding network administration topics, including monitoring, routing, Firewall with iptables, and servers such as NFS, SAMBA, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, DHCP, and Kickstart.

Attendees to RH-295: Linux System Administration II will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

Managing Logical Volumes and RAID
Network Routing, Filtering and Monitoring
Configuring File Sharing Across Platforms
Configuring Internet Services
Configuring Security
Configuring System Messaging
Using Name Services
Configuring Name Service Clients
Configuring Kickstart
Virtualization with KVM
Troubleshooting Boot Process

Prerequisites:

RH-245: Linux System Administration I or equivalent knowledge plus six months experience as a system administrator or one year or more administrating the Red Hat operating system.

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IT-113: IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v4 – Foundations Course

Course Overview:

ITIL Version 4 is divided into 5 areas: Continual Service Improvement; Service Strategy; Service Design; Service Transition; and Service Operation. These 5 areas support the overall focus of ITIL’s service management through the Service Life cycle. IT-113: IT Infrastructure LIbrary (ITIL)- Foundations Course provides a detailed introduction of terms, definitions, benefits, and relationships of the following function and processes as well as roles and responsibilities that supports them.

Attendees to IT-113: IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) – Foundations Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

Date/Time	Event
12/08/2025 - 12/11/2025 08:00 -16:00	IT-113: IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v4 – Foundations Course TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 3 Days

Course Objectives:

Service Desk
Incident Management
Problem Management
Configuration Management
Financial Management for IT
IT Service Continuity Management
Service Level Management
Change Management
Release Management
Capacity Management
Availability Management

Prerequisites:

Students should have some experience with the specification, development, installation and/or management of information technology.

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PA-222: Palo Alto Networks Panorama Essentials

Course Overview:

PA-222: Palo Alto Networks Panorama Essentials Training Class is a two-day course that teaches students to configure and manage the Palo Alto Networks Panorama management server. Through hands-on training, students learn high end skills of how to integrate Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls into their network infrastructure and manage them with Palo Alto Networks Panorama management server.This is not a virtualized theoretical course. This is hands-on, real world in the classroom instructor led with lab assistance, directly relevant to the DoD and Commercial implementations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls and their enterprise management.

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, Cisco, Unix, and Windows certifications.

Attendees to the Palo Alto Networks Panorama Essentials Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration 2 days

Course Objectives:

Students attending this foundational-level training course will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to configure and manage their Palo Alto Networks Panorama management server, including hands-on experience in configuring the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks Operating System (PAN-OS) through Panorama.

Day 1
- Module 0 – Introduction & Overview
- Module 1 – Deployment Overview
  - Panorama Solution
  - Functional Overview
  - Architecture Design
- Module 2 – Interface Configuration
  - Installation
  - Design and Planning
  - Administration Roles
  - Access Control
  - Commit Options
- Module 3 – Device Groups
  - Device Groups
  - Policies
  - Objects
  - Device Group Commits
- Module 4 – Templates
  - Template Overview
  - Configure Templates
  - Commits
  - Overrides Commits

Day 2
- Module 5 – Administrative Tools
  - Logging
  - Reporting
  - Managing Devices
- Module 6 – Log Collection
  - Log Collector
  - Collector Groups
  - Distributed Data Collection
  - Installation and Configuration
- Module 7 – Deployment Recommendation
  - High Availability
  - Export Configuration
  - Tips and Tricks
  - Best Practices

Prerequisites:

Security+, Network+, Palo Alto Networks Firewall Essentials FastTrack and networking experience is recommended.

This course is in no way associated with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

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TN-5455: Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy

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.

Date/Locations:

No Events

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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