Web Server Training in Wyoming

This instructor-led, live training in Wyoming (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators who wish to manage and administer IIS 10, integrate ASP.NET applications, and ensure security and performance optimization for government environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the architecture and features of IIS 10.
• Install, configure, and manage IIS 10 in accordance with public sector standards.
• Administer ASP.NET applications within IIS 10 to support government workflows.
• Secure and troubleshoot IIS 10 and web applications to meet governance requirements.
• Optimize performance and manage web farms with IIS 10 to enhance accountability in government operations.

This instructor-led, live training in Wyoming (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level system administrators and web developers who wish to use HTTP web servers to host and serve web applications using Nginx, Apache, and JBoss for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Nginx, Apache, and JBoss web servers on Linux for government environments.
• Compare and contrast the features and performance of different web servers in a public sector context.
• Use web server modules and plugins to extend the functionality and security of web servers for government use.
• Utilize web server tools and techniques to monitor and troubleshoot web server issues in alignment with government standards.
• Apply web server best practices and recommendations to optimize web server performance and security for government operations.

This course has been created for website administrators, web masters, or anyone who wishes to set up or maintain a web server for government use.

Apache is the most widely used web server on the internet. It is Open Source software that integrates seamlessly with other Open Source solutions such as Linux and MySQL. This course demonstrates how to configure a simple Apache Web server under Linux and enhance it into a fully functional, commercial-grade web server capable of supporting sophisticated websites for government operations.

• This course is designed for government Linux/Unix administrators and developers who are interested in enhancing their skills with Linux/Unix servers.
• Even beginners, who have a foundational understanding of Linux, can effectively follow this course by closely adhering to the instructor's detailed labs and explanations.
• The objective of this course is to provide ample practice in managing Linux servers, demonstrating that these systems are accessible and easy to understand.
• The course will be delivered with 40% lectures, 50% hands-on labs, and 10% Q&A. This five-day program places a strong emphasis on lab-based activities to ensure practical learning.
• Participants will learn how to deploy and manage the top four Linux servers that provide essential network services in mission-critical government environments.
• The course can be delivered using any distribution, with Fedora and CentOS being commonly utilized for government.

This instructor-led, live training in Wyoming (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators, network engineers, and DevOps professionals who wish to efficiently manage load balancing, proxying, and traffic optimization using HAProxy for government environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of load balancing and proxy servers in public sector workflows.
• Install, configure, and optimize HAProxy for various use cases relevant to government operations.
• Utilize advanced features like ACLs, HTTP header manipulation, and logging to enhance control and governance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HAProxy to ensure maximum performance and reliability for government applications.

This course is designed for government system administrators who wish to configure and monitor web servers effectively. It covers both the foundational theory of HTTP and provides practical guidance on using a high-performance web server, Nginx, tailored for government use.

This instructor-led, live training in Wyoming (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to utilize a Windows-based web server to host a website or web application for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install Microsoft IIS.
• Configure Microsoft IIS to support various applications, including web applications, streaming media, Exchange, SharePoint, and more for government operations.
• Implement security measures to protect a web server's data and users for government purposes.

This course teaches attendees the fundamentals of administering IIS 7 and applications on the .NET platform for government environments.

The training is a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises. Participants will gain practical experience by applying the material to real-world scenarios, ensuring they are well-prepared to manage these systems effectively in their roles for government.

This course provides attendees with a comprehensive understanding of administering IIS 8 and applications on the .NET platform for government environments.
The curriculum is a balanced combination of lectures and hands-on exercises. Participants gain practical experience through immediate opportunities to apply the material they learn to real-world challenges.

In this instructor-led, live training in Wyoming, participants will learn how to optimize the performance of Nginx as they set up, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Nginx for handling various forms of HTTP / TCP traffic. The course covers essential topics such as configuring key parameters in Nginx, optimizing the operating system, and fine-tuning virtual machine settings to achieve maximum efficiency and reliability for government use.

Varnish is a reverse proxy designed for content-heavy dynamic websites. Unlike Squid, which was originally developed as a client-side cache, or web servers such as Apache and nginx, Varnish is specifically engineered as an HTTP accelerator. Varnish focuses exclusively on the HTTP protocol, unlike other proxy servers that support additional network protocols like FTP, SMTP, and others. High-profile websites including Wikipedia, The New York Times, Facebook, and Twitter utilize Varnish for enhanced performance.

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of Varnish's features and caching mechanisms, while offering hands-on experience in setting up and configuring a Varnish proxy on Linux systems. The training begins with a refresher on essential networking principles, delves into setup and configuration topics, and progresses to more complex implementations. By the end of the course, participants will be able to determine when and where it is appropriate to deploy Varnish and will have gained the practical skills necessary to implement their own Varnish proxy solutions for government environments.

Audience

• Network Technicians
• Network Designers
• System Administrators

Format of the Course

• Part lecture, part discussion, with a strong emphasis on hands-on practice and implementation, and occasional quizzes to assess progress