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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-325: Security+
    • 07/06/2026 – 07/10/2026
    • San Antonio
  • N-425 : Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services ( ENARSI)
    • 07/06/2026 – 07/10/2026
    • San Antonio
  • TN-125: Introduction to UNIX and Linux
    • 07/13/2026 – 07/17/2026
    • San Antonio
  • TN-715: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
    • 07/13/2026 – 07/17/2026
    • San Antonio
  • TN-965 Windows Security Automation with Powershell
    • 07/13/2026 – 07/17/2026
    • 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-901: Linux 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:

    • AIDE
    • DNS Security with DNSsec
    • Logging and Audit Management
    • Linux Security Modules and SE-Linux
    • Linus Containers (Jailing Services and Apps)
    • SSH and SSL tunneling

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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:

    Date/Time Event
    09/21/2026 - 09/25/2026
    08:00 -16:00     		RH-295: Linux System Administration II
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    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

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    RH-245: Linux System Administration I

    Course Overview:

    The System Administration I for Red Hat course is designed for IT professionals working to become full-time enterprise Linux system administrators. This course gives the student direct experience with the most essential system administration tasks in the Red Hat. You will be instructed in crucial system management skills including: configuring network interfaces, client set up of network protocols, managing local disk devices, installation, package management, performing system boot procedures, grub and controlling system processes.

    Attendees to RH-245: Linux System Administration I will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    09/14/2026 - 09/18/2026
    08:00 -16:00     		RH-245: Linux System Administration I
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Installation
    • Manage File Systems and Local Disk Drives
    • Perform Mounts and Unmounts
    • Perform System Boot Procedures
    • Tuning and Maintaining the Kernel
    • Control System Processes
    • Perform User Administration
    • Installing and Managing Services
    • Perform Package Administration
    • Client Setup of SSH and Printing

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    Instructor comments: Bill was awesome! He did a fantastic job teaching the course mater to everyone in the class. He made sure everyone was able to keep up and that they understood the material before moving on. Thanks!

    Facilities comments: They were great as well

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