CT-245: Linux+

Course Overview:

This course will provide students with proficiency in the everyday management of Linux based clients and basic management of server system. Students will learn the knowledge and tools necessary to manage Linux systems from the command line, as well as how to manage user administration, file permissions, software configurations, and Linux based clients, server systems and security.  Let us help you prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ exam (XK0-005).

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

Attendees to CT-245: Linux+ will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

Date/Time Event
05/12/2025 - 05/16/2025
08:00 -16:00 		CT-245: Linux+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
08/25/2025 - 08/29/2025
08:00 -16:00 		CT-245: Linux+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
12/01/2025 - 12/05/2025
08:00 -16:00 		CT-245: Linux+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Perform basic Linux tasks
  • Manage users and groups
  • Manage permissions and ownership
  • Manage storage
  • Manage files and directories
  • Manage kernel modules
  • Manage the Linux boot process
  • Manage system components
  • Manage devices
  • Manage networking
  • Manage packages and software
  • Secure Linux systems
  • Write and execute Bash shell scripts
  • Automate tasks
  • Plan and perform a Linux installation

Prerequisites:

 

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Instructor comments: Great experience with Mr. Peterson, would recommend again. Highly knowledgable and approachable for any subject.

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TN-999: Reverse Engineering Malware Course

Course Overview:

This course is designed for professionals that are expected to do malware analysis. A skills focus enables the student to better absorb the subject matter and perform successfully 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 Reverse Engineering Malware.

Attendees to TN-999: Reverse Engineering Malware will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

  • Toolkit and Lab Assembly
  • Malware Code and Behavioral Analysis Fundamentals
  • Malicious Static and Dynamic Code Analysis
  • Collecting/Probing System and Network Activities
  • Analysis of Malicious Document Files
  • Analyzing Protected Executables
  • Analyzing Web-Based Malware
  • DLL Construction and API Hooking
  • Common Windows Malware Characteristics in x86 Assembly
  • Unpacking Protected Malware
  • In-Depth Analysis of Malicious Browser Scripts, Flash Programs and Office
  • In-Depth Analysis of Malicious Executables
  • Windows x86 Assembly Code Concepts for Revers-Engineering Memory Forensics for Rootkit Analysis

Prerequisites:

  • Strong understanding of core systems and network concepts
  • Exposure to programming and assembly concepts
  • Comfortable with command line access

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Instructor comments: Good stuff. I like the beginning half where there was help from an additional instructor to facilitate fixing computer errors that inevitably popped up.

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AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

 

Course Overview:

This two-day course will provide foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; security, privacy, compliance, and trust; and Azure pricing and support.

NOTE: This course provides an Azure pass and time for you to participate in hands-on labs. The content for this course aligns to AZ-900 exam objective domain

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

Attendees to AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

Date/Time Event
05/28/2025 - 05/29/2025
08:00 -16:00 		AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
09/03/2025 - 09/05/2025
08:00 -16:00 		AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Course Duration: 3 days

Course Outline:

  • Cloud Concepts
  • Core Azure Services
  • Security, Privacy, Compliance, And Trust
  • Azure Pricing and Support

Lab Objectives:

    • Create a virtual machine
    • Deploy Azure container instances
    • Create a virtual network
    • Create blob storage
    • Create a SQL database
    • Implement an Azure IoT Hub
    • Implement Azure Functions
    • Create a web app
    • Create a VM with a Template
    • Create a VM with PowerShell
    • Create a VM with CLI
    • Secure network traffic
    • Implement Azure key vault
    • Create an Azure Policy
    • Manage access with RBAC
    • Manage resource locks
    • Implement resource tagging
    • Exploring the Trust Center
    • Use the Azure Pricing Calculator
    • Use the Azure TCO Calculator
    • Open a Support request
    • Calculate composite SLAs
    • Access Azure Preview features

Prerequisites :

      • There are no prerequisites for taking this course. Technical IT experience is not required however some general IT knowledge or experience would be beneficial.
      • This course is suitable for IT personnel who are just beginning to work with Azure.
      • This course primarily uses the Azure portal to create services and does not require scripting skills.
      • Students in this course will gain confidence to take other role-based courses and certifications, such as Azure Administrator.
      • This course provides an Azure pass and optional lab environment.

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L-295: Linux System Administration II

Course Overview:

In this course students will learn to configure the Linux kernel, install & configure modules, to install and configure non-default devices and automate installation with Kickstart. Students also utilize skills developed in L-245 to expand on file system configuration with spanning devices and RAID. This is the foremost server side Linux course in the industry covering all server side components such as DHCP, Samba, NIS, LDAP, inet, telnet ftp, dns, etc.  Expanding on security introduced in L-245: Linux System Administration I, TCP wrappers, firewalling with IP filters, SQUID, & ssh are covered.

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

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Custom installation of a Linux server
  • Linux device naming conventions & the boot process
  • Adding peripheral devices
  • Reconfiguring the kernel
  • Disk partitioning & formatting
  • Changing system run levels
  • Adding startup files for additional services
  • Adding & removing software packages
  • Disk & file system Administration
  • Terminals & modem configuration
  • Configuring NFS to support the client/server environment
  • Use the automounter
  • Server side components such as DHCP, Samba, NIS, LDAP, inet, telnet, ftp, DNS, etc.
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Advanced Linux installation

Prerequisites:

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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:

No Events

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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