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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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  • AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    • 01/20/2026 – 01/23/2026
    • San Antonio
  • IT-113: IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v4 – Foundations Course
    • 01/20/2026 – 01/23/2026
    • San Antonio
  • CT-205: A+ Certification Course
    • 01/26/2026 – 01/30/2026
    • San Antonio
  • TN-125: Introduction to UNIX and Linux
    • 01/26/2026 – 01/30/2026
    • San Antonio
  • CT-225: Network+
    • 02/02/2026 – 02/06/2026
    • San Antonio
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    Palo Alto Networks Firewall Training Course Lab

    Working with the TechNow lab for the PA-215: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Essentials FastTrack course has been nothing less than a techie's idea of fun.  When students come in we are immediatly configuring the Cisco 3750 switches for access ports, VLANS, and trunks.  We then cable the switch to the Palo Alto Networks Firewall.  Each student gets their own Palo Alto Firewall Pod of hardware and software.  What we find as fun is the VLAN environment, with an array of virtual machines hosted on an ESXi server that can really exercise the abilities of the Palo Alto Firewall.  The DMZ VLAN hosts virtual machines that support enterprise services and also potentialy vulnerable web services.  The Trust VLAN has Windows and Linux clients.  The UnTrust VLAN has Web services and a VM of Kali. The hardware Firewall is additionally connected to a Management VLAN.  All those VLANs are trunked into an ESXi server where the student also has a VM-Series Palo Alto Networks Firewall for High Availability.  

    After configuring all the trunking, VLANs, and network interfaces we learn about the firewall and configure it for the lab environment.  Using Metasploitable and Kali/Metasploit nefarious penetration attempts are executed.  Using packet captures, custom APP-ID's  and custom signatures are generated.  Custom logging and reporting are created to similate and enterprise and assist the desired Incident Response.  It is always fun in a training environment to learn all about the controls available in a product, even though specific controls may not be used in the operational environment.  In the end we have a good understanding of the Palo Alto Networks Firewall.

    TN-801: Windows for Security Professionals

    Course Overview:

    This course will be fast paced with in-depth and live demonstrations.

    Date/Locations:

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    Duration: 1 day

    Course Objectives:

    • UEFI, SecureBoot, TPM, and Enterprise BitLocker
    • Windows VPN in the Enterprise
    • Windows Advanced Firewall
    • Utilizing Windows WMI
    • Administering Windows with Powershell
    • Using Autopsy for Forensics

    Prerequisites:

     

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    CL-345: Red Hat OpenStack Administration II

     

    Course Overview:

    The focus of this course is managing Red Hat OpenStack Platform using the unified command-line interface, managing instances, and maintaining an enterprise deployment of OpenStack. This course also teaches the management and customization of an enterprise deployment of OpenStack (overcloud) and how to manage compute nodes with Red Hat OpenStack Platform director (undercloud).

    Attendees to CL-345: Red Hat OpenStack Administration II will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

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    Duration: 5 Days

    Prerequisites:

    This course is intended for Linux system administrators, cloud administrators, cloud operators, and infrastructure architects interested in, or responsible for, maintaining a private or hybrid cloud.

    Prerequisites for this course is Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or demonstrate equivalent experience.

    Attend Red Hat OpenStack Administration I: Core Operations for Cloud Operators (CL115), or demonstrate equivalent experience

    Course Outline:

    • Navigate the Red Hat OpenStack Platform architecture
    • Describe the OpenStack control plane
    • Integrate Identity Management
    • Perform image operations
    • Manage storage
    • Manage OpenStack networking
    • Manage compute resources
    • Automate could applications
    • Troubleshoot OpenStack operations
    • Comprehensive review

     

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    VM-315: VMware Infrastructure: Install, Configure, and Manage

    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:

    Date/Time Event
    03/16/2026 - 03/20/2026
    08:00 -16:00     		VM-315: VMware Infrastructure: Install, Configure, and Manage
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    06/22/2026 - 06/26/2026
    08:00 -16:00     		VM-315: VMware Infrastructure: Install, Configure, and Manage
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    09/28/2026 - 10/02/2026
    08:00 -16:00     		VM-315: VMware Infrastructure: Install, Configure, and Manage
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    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

    • Use VMware vCenter Update Manager to apply ESXi patches

    • 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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    Instructor comments: The instructor was nice and kept us entertained while providing instruction.

    Facilities comments: The facility was nice, clean and easy to get to.

    User: asteeves@aol.com

    Instructor comments: knowledgeable but can get off subject at times

    Facilities comments: good

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