DP-201: Designing an Azure Data Solution

Course Overview:

In this course, the students will design various data platform technologies into solutions that are in line with business and technical requirements. This can include on-premises, cloud, and hybrid data scenarios which incorporate relational, NoSQL, or Data Warehouse data. They will also learn how to design process architectures using a range of technologies for both streaming and batch data. The students will also explore how to design data security, including data access, data policies, and standards. They will also design Azure data solutions, which includes the optimization, availability, and disaster recovery of big data, batch processing, and streaming data solutions.

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 DP-201: Designing an Azure Data Solution will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

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Course Duration: 3 days

Course Outline:

Data Platform Architecture Considerations
Azure Batch Processing Reference Architectures
Azure Real-Time Reference Architectures
Data Platform Security Design Considerations
Designing for Resiliency and Scale
Design for Efficiency and Operations

Prerequisites :

- - In addition to their professional experience, students who take this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses:
  - AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  - DP-200: Implementing an Azure Data Solution

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PM-232: Product Owner and Scrum Master Roles in AGILE using SCRUM

Course Overview:

This course details how a well-educated Product Owner and a knowledgeable Scrum Master can work together to deliver a successful product with Agile principles using SCRUM approach. Designed specifically for students who want to learn the mechanics of an Agile / Scrum team being led by a Product Owner and a Scrum Master.

This course offers a firm grasp of Agile principles as they relate to new product development. If you need to learn what is required to lead or participate in an Agile effort using the SCRUM approach within your organization, this course covers the Agile adaptive life cycle framework and everything in between.

Attendees to PM-232: Product Owner and Scrum Master Roles in AGILE using SCRUM will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

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Duration: 2 Days

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the Scrum Flow, the core components of the Scrum framework
Understand the principles of empirical process control
Understand the scope of the Product Owner role in detail
Understand the scope of the Scrum Master role at a high level
Understand the scope of the Scrum team roles and why there is no project manager
Understand how the Scrum Master measures team velocity
Understand the importance of having the product vision as an overarching goal galvanizing the entire Scrum team
Understand the relationship between the vision and the product roadmap
Understand the different estimation levels in Scrum
Understand what the Product Backlog is and what it is not
Understand Product Backlog grooming
Understand that Scrum planning is adaptive, iterative, incremental, and collaborative

Target Student:

Designed specifically for Agile project team members, product owners, project leaders and senior managers or anyone wanting to understand the Agile Framework.

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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
09/29/2025 - 10/03/2025 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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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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TN-825: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Seminar

Course Overview:

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification program is developed specifically for experienced information security managers & those who have information security management responsibilities. The CISM certification is for the individual who manages, designs, oversees and/or assesses an enterprise’s information security (IS). The CISM certification promotes international practices & provides executive management with assurance that those earning the designation have the required experience & knowledge to provide effective security management & consulting services. Individuals earning the CISM certification become part of an elite peer network, attaining a one-of-a-kind credential. The CISM job practice also defines a global job description for the information security manager & a method to measure existing staff or compare prospective new hires.

This course is designed to assist in your exam preparation for the CISM exam.

Attendees to TN-825: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Seminar will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

Date/Time	Event
11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 08:00 -16:00	TN-825: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Seminar TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Information Security Governance (24%)
Establish and/or maintain an information security governance framework and supporting processes to ensure that the information security strategy is aligned with organizational goals and objectives
Information Risk Management (30%)
Manage information risk to an acceptable level based on risk appetite to meet organizational goals and objectives
Information Security Program Development and Management (27%)
Develop and maintain an information security program that identifies, manages and protects the organization’s assets while aligning to information security strategy and business goals, thereby supporting an effective security posture
Information Security Incident Management (19%)
Plan, establish and manage the capability to detect, investigate, respond to and recover from information security incidents to minimize business impact

Prerequisites:

A minimum of five years of information security work experience, with a minimum of three years of information security management work experience in three or more of the job practice analysis areas.

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