Novell CLDA Certification :Certified Linux Desktop Administrator

June 30, 2010 by · Comments Off
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The Novell Certified Linux Desktop Administrator (CDLA) certification is a stand alone entry level certification designed for Linux professionals and Windows Administrators to demonstrate their ability to install, configure and manage a Linux desktop environment using SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. Although it is a Novell Linux Certification, it is a stand-alone certification and is not a part of the Novell Linux Certification path (which includes the CLA and CLE tracks).
Exam details and overview
Although not required, Novell recommends that candidates first take the 5 day SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Administration course either in the classroom or through self study.
To earn the CLDA credential, candidates are required to pass one exam:
050-708 SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Administration
The exam is a form-based exam consisting of 66 questions. The exam lasts 70 minutes and candidates must get at least 536 points to pass the exam. Test topics for the CLDA include:
an overview of the Linux Desktop
using the GNOME Desktop Environment
understanding YaST basics
the BASH shell
and so on. For an up-to-date list of all the CLDA test objectives, visit the Novell Website.
Cost
The cost to sit for the exam is US$125 although time to time Novell does offer discounts on the price of the exam – check Novell’s website or contact them directly before you pay for your exam. The price may vary due to currency fluctuations depending on the country the candidate takes the exam.
It’s worth keeping in mind that there are discount vouchers available for Novell exams that not only reduce the cost of the exam but also include free training material. Discount vouchers can be bought through independant third-party suppliers.
The Novell exams are administered through Pearson VUE testing centers which have locations worldwide.
Retake Policy
There is no waiting period required before taking the CLDA exam a second time if a candidate fails the first exam. If a candidate fails the second exam, they must wait a period of 30 days before their third and any subsequent attempts to pass the same exam. If a candidate passes an exam they must wait a minimum of twelve months before retaking the same exam.
Continuing Certification Registration
The Novell certifications have no date of expiration. However, the applicant signs an agreement before taking the CLDA exam which states that they will take Continuing Certification Registration (CCR) exams that are periodically required by Novell. Once the candidate has received their CLDA certification, it is their responsibility to keep up to date with what CCR’s are required. If they do not complete the CCR’s, their CLDA certification can be revoked and the candidate may no longer claim to be Novell certified.

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Novell CLE Certification : Certified Linux Engineer

June 28, 2010 by · Comments Off
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The Novell Certified Linux Engineer (CLE) certification is the third and final certification in Novell’s Linux Certification Path. Candidates must hold both the Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) and the Certified Linux Professional (CLP) certifications before applying to take the CLE. Candidates must show “engineer level” knowledge of the Linux operating system including Network Services and Security. The CLE will rigorously test the candidate’s skill sets in both Linux and Novell systems.

Exam details and overview

There are separate CLE exams for SUSE versions 9 and 10, so the candidate should take the courses and exams for the SUSE version for which they hold CLA and CLP credentials. Novell recommendeds that candidates take the 5 day SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Network Services and the 5 day SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Security Course, either by self study or through a classroom, before applying to take the CLE exam, although neither is mandatory. The CLE credential requires passing one exam of which there are two versions:

Novell Practicum: 050-693 Novell CLE 9, or

Novell Practicum: 050-698 Novell CLE 10

The exam is a 120 minute pass/fail practical exam (‘Practicum’ in Novell-speak). The Practicum is a rigorous hands-on, non-written exam which presents test items as real world scenarios which are designed to test the candidates experience level. A scenario will comprise numerous objectives which the candidate is expected to be able to complete in a live (virtual) environement. The CLE covers topics such as:

Configuring a mail server

monitoring network traffic

cryptography

general firewall design

etc.

The complete list of test topics can be found on the Novell website.

Candidates who are already CLE 9 certified can upgrade their credential by passing the following exam:

Novell Practicum: 050-699 CLP 10/CLE 10 Upgrade Exam

Cost

The cost to take the exam is US$195 although, for non-US residents, the cost may vary depending on location and currency fluctuations. Periodically, Novell will offer discounts on price of the exam (keep an eye on the official site) and there are discount vouchers available for some Novell exams from independant third-party suppliers.

The tests are administered by Pearson VUE testing centers which have locations worldwide.

Retake Policy

There is no waiting period required before taking the CLE exam a second time if the candidate fails the first exam. If the candidate fails the second exam, they must wait a period of 30 days before their third and any subsequent attempts to pass the same exam. If a candidate passes an exam they must wait a minimum of twelve months before retaking the same exam.

Continuing Certification Registration

Novell certifications have no date of expiration, however the applicant signs an agreement before taking the CLE exam which states that they will take any Continuing Certification Registration (CCR) exams that are periodically required by Novell. Once the candidate has received their CLE certification, it is their responsibility to keep up-to-date with what CCRs are required. If the candidate does not complete the CCRs, their CLE certification may be revoked and the candidate may no longer claim to be Novell certified.

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OMG Certified UML® Professional™ (OCUP™)

June 26, 2010 by · Comments Off
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OMG’s worldwide UML® Certification Program provides an objective measure of your UML 2.x Specification knowledge-and tells the rest of the IT community that you have serious credentials. OCUP Certification will benefit you by giving you an important documentation to present to employers and clients. It also benefits companies looking for skilled UML practitioners like you, by giving them a basis for making hiring and promotion decisions. The UML Certification Program offers three levels of certification: OMG-Certified UML Professional Fundamental, Intermediate and Advanced. Each level has its own examination, testing progressively more complex concepts and usage of the UML 2.x Specification.

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Novell CLA Certification: Certified Linux Administrator

June 25, 2010 by · Comments Off
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The Novell Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) certification is designed for entry level Linux System Administrators to prove their knowledge of the daily administration of a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server network. It is the first certification on the Novell Linux Certification track and is a prerequisite to the more advanced CLE certification.
Exam details and overview
Although not required, Novell recommends that individuals complete both the three day SUSE Enterprise Fundamentals and the five day SUSE Linux Administration courses for the version of the SUSE Linux Operating System they are interested in, e.g. for candidates wishing to be SUSE 11 certified, then the candidate would complete the SUSE 11 Fundamentals course. These courses can be taken in a classroom setting or by self study.
To gain the Novell CLA credential, a candidate must pass just one exam:
050-710 CLA Novell Certified Linux Administrator (SUSE 10), or,
050-720 CLA Novell Certified Linux Administrator 11 (SUSE 11)
Both versions of the exam are a traditional form-based exam consisting of 69 questions. Candidates are given 90 minutes to complete the CLA exam and must get a total of 512 points to pass the exam. Form-based tests provide every candidate with the same set of questions and are graded on the number of questions they answer correctly. These types of tests will typically demonstrate what knowledge the candidate has, but not their practical abilities. Exam objectives include:
how to access and use the man pages
how to create and view files
how to use piping and redirection
how to manage users and groups accounts through YaST and from the command line etc.
The complete list of test objectives can be found on the Novell website
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The cost for the CLA exam is US$125 however prices can change and will undoubtedly vary depending on the country where you take the exam. From time to time, Novell offer discounts on the price of the exam so it pays to contact them before paying for your exam to see if they have any current or ‘coming soon’ offers. Novell exams are administered through Pearson VUE testing centers which have locations worldwide.
For many Novell exams there are discount exam vouchers available that not only reduce the cost of the exam but also include free training material. These discount vouchers can be bought through independant third-party suppliers.
Retake Policy
There is no waiting period required before taking the CLA exam a second time if the candidate fails the first exam. If the candidate fails the second exam, they must wait a period of 30 days before their third and any subsequent attempts to pass the same exam. If a candidate passes an exam they must wait a minimum of twelve months before retaking the same exam.
Continuing Certification Registration
Novell certifications have no date of expiration, however the applicant signs an agreement before taking the CLA exam which states that they will take any Continuing Certification Registration (CCR) exams that are periodically required by Novell. Once the candidate has received their CLA certification, it is their responsibility to keep up-to-date with what CCRs are required. If the candidate does not complete the CCRs, their CLA certification may be revoked and the candidate may no longer claim to be Novell certified.

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