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TechNow provides a wide variety of skills based computer training and testing.  With our Headquarters in San Antonio, TX, we have provided services including computer training around the United States to many individuals and corporations.

Our products and services are designed for those who are seeking to expand their knowledge base, whether with one class or a series of classes to gain certification in specific areas of training.

Our talented and knowledgeable instructors enjoy teaching and sharing their skills; allowing you to expand and learn essential computer skills.

 

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VM-345: VMware Infrastructure Security: VMware Install, Configure, and Manage with Security Objectives

 

Course Overview:

This course explores the VMware Infrastructure and related security, 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 including security. 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 with security practices included. Extensive hands-on labs provide for a rich student experience.

Hypervisors and their supporting environment require attention to security due to the aggregated risk of hosting multiple virtual servers. This course explores the security of virtualized environments. Student configure ESXi by learning to manage the security and risk between ESXi, virtual servers and security integration of ESXi to the physical network infrastructure including appropriate segregation from other sensitive networks and management networks. How to configure virtual networks when some hosts are dual or multi homed, but internally segregate between the two or more connected networks with different security levels. Appropriate integration of zero-clients and thin clients. Configuration of defensive measures on hosts, servers, hypervisors within the virtual environment and practices for those guarding it externally. Integration of Active Directory and other AAA/CIA related services relative to a virtualized environment.

Students are also walked through DoD ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG). Introduction to the impact of Intel Trusted Execution Technology integrated with ESXi to create a trusted platform for virtual machines. Additionally the instructor walks the students through NIST Special Publication 800-125A: Security Recommendations for Hypervisor Deployment on Servers, and NIST Special Publication 800-125B: Secure Virtual Network Configuration for Virtual Machine (VM) Protection.

Attendees to “VM-345: VMware Infrastructure Security: VMware Install, Configure, and Manage with Security Objectives” will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

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.

TN-5125: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

 

Course Overview:

This course gives students the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues.  This course includes material contained in Microsoft’s 6424, 6425, 6426 and is an aid to preparation for the 70-640 exam.

Attendees to TN-5125: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Installation
  • Administration
  • Users
  • Groups
  • Computers
  • Group Policy Infrastructure
  • Group Policy Settings
  • Domains and Forests

Prerequisites:

  • Basic understanding of networking
  • Intermediate understanding of network operating system
  • An awareness of security best practices
  • Basic knowledge of server hardware
  • A+ or equivalent knowledge
  • Some experience creating objects in Active Directory
  • Basic concepts of backup and recovery in a Windows Server Environment

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PM-221: Agile Overview for Executives and Leaders

 

Course Overview: Clear and detailed discussion on the following course content:

  • What is the Agile Adaptive  Methodology versus the Predictive (waterfall) Methodology?
  • The Agile Value Proposition, by explanation of the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles.
  • What is the Scrum Framework by explanation of Scrum Roles, Ceremonies and Artifacts?
  • What are the artifacts of Product Planning, Release Planning and Sprint Planning?
  • What are the Agile impacts to corporate team structures and stakeholder alignment?
  • What are Agile myths and why an Agile transformation will fail?
  • What are Agile (hybrid) tailoring considerations?


Attendees to PM-221: Agile Overview for Executives and Leaderswill receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

 

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 1 Days

Course Objectives: Are you and executive or leader in your organization and interested in learning about Agile principles? This course details the Agile framework that uses an adaptive life cycle, specifically related to using the Scrum approach.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand an overview of the main aspects that leadership must know to implement strategic opportunities with Agile principles for product quality and on-time product delivery
  • Participants will dive into understanding the strategic and tactical elements of implementing Agile and Scrum into their organization
  • Receive details on how to understand the organizational impact that the Agile transformation could have on the different aspects of your current business processes

Target Student:

  • Designed specifically for leaders and senior managers or anyone wanting to understand the high-level basics of the Agile Framework

 

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MS-10175: Developing & Customizing Applications for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 & 2013

Course Overview:

TechNow’s Course provides existing .NET developers with practical information and labs that enables them to build solutions on the Microsoft SharePoint 2010/2013 platform.

Attendees to MS-10175: Developing & Customizing Applications for Microsoft SharePoint 2010/2013 will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

  • Introduction to SharePoint 2010/2013 Development Platform
  • Using SharePoint 2010/2013 Developer Tools
  • Developing SharePoint 2010/2013 Web Parts
  • Working with SharePoint Objects on the Server
  • Creating Event Receivers and Application Settings
  • Developing Solutions by Using Business Connectivity Services
  • Developing SharePoint 2010/2013 Workflows
  • Working with Client-based APIs for SharePoint 2010/2013
  • Developing Interactive User Interfaces
  • Developing Silverlight Applications for SharePoint
  • Developing Sandboxed Solutions
  • Working with SharePoint Server Profiles and Taxonomy APIs
  • Developing Content Management Solutions

    Prerequisites:

    • An understanding of the problem-solving techniques that apply to software development
    • Approximately 12 months experience with ASP .NET 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008 (or later)
    • Approximately 1 month development experience with SharePoint 2007 or SharePoint 2010/2013 and VS2010/2013 (includes beta releases) creating code that interacts with the SharePoint Sever-side APIs
    • Experience performing end user tasks with SharePoint 2007 or SharePoint 2010/2013 and an understanding of the purpose and use of the following:
      • Lists
      • Documents and Libraries
      • Personalizing an SP Page/Site
      • Using MySites
      • Using SharePoint Designer

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    User: kelleyd10

    Instructor comments: Clay was / is an outstanding instructor. He was very flexible in what the class needed. He was very accommodating and resourceful in answering the class questions. Clay's teaching style is greatly appreciated.

    Facilities comments: Were good

    User: dennij

    Instructor comments: Very professional and knowledgeable. Available before and after class.

    Facilities comments: Location was nice but too far from Lackland.

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