Introduction

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Welcome to the world of Novell Nterprise Linux Services! As you will see in later chapters of this book, Novell has yet again revolutionized the Information Technology industry by migrating its world-famous network services from the traditional NetWare platform to the up-and-coming Linux operating system.

By giving organizations the opportunity to provide Novell's productivity-enhancing services on a very inexpensive yet highly stable operating system, Novell has raised a standard that other vendors will be hard-pressed to match. In accordance, Novell Training Services has rolled out a certification program for NNLS: the Certified Linux Engineer (CLE).

Due to the complexity of the CLE certification, Novell wants to make sure candidates really know their stuff with NNLS. To do this, Novell has implemented a practical test for the certification. To pass, you must be able to walk the walk, not just talk the talk.

By gaining your CLE certification, you tell the world that you can actually manage an NNLS deployment, not just answer a bunch of questions about the product in a multiple-choice exam. This gives you a strong competitive edge in a tight job market.

However, this hands-on approach to testing means the CLE exam is much more difficult than most other certification exams you may have taken. The CLE practical exam has a higher failure rate than most written IT certification exams. To pass, you must thoroughly prepare yourself.

That's where this book comes in! By reading this book, completing the lab exercises, and working through the practice scenario at the end, you will be much better prepared than your average CLE candidate.

In Chapter 1, "Introduction to the CLE Practical Exam," I introduce you to the NNLS product and the CLE certification program. I also provide you with some important exam tips and strategies that will increase your chances of passing.

In Chapter 2, "Introduction to SUSE Linux," you will learn some basic Linux skills that you will need to know in order to deploy and manage an NNLS implementation. You will also learn how to install a Linux server in preparation for deploying NNLS. In Chapter 3, "Linux Administration and Configuration," you will learn some intermediate-level Linux skills that will also be required to manage NNLS.

In Chapter 4, "Introduction to Novell Nterprise Linux Services (NNLS)," you will be introduced in depth to the NNLS product, including its component parts , features, and benefits. In Chapter 5, "NNLS Installation and Administration," you will get your hands dirty by installing NNLS on your Linux server. You will also learn how to implement and manage your server's eDirectory tree. You further learn how to keep your NNLS implementation up to date using the Red Carpet daemon.

In Chapter 6, "Managing User Accounts with eGuide and Linux User Management," you will learn how to provide a company address book portal using eDirectory and eGuide. You will also learn how to redirect Linux user authentication to your eDirectory tree using the Linux User Management component of NNLS.

In Chapter 7, "Synchronizing User Identities with DirXML," you learn the basics about one of the most powerful and complex components of NNLS: DirXML. You will learn how to configure a basic delimited-text driver and a more advanced eDirectory driver.

In Chapter 8, "Implementing File Services with iFolder, Samba, and NetStorage," you learn how to increase file accessibility while protecting data integrity using iFolder. You also learn how to implement Samba shares using eDirectory authentication as well as how to provide users with web-based access to the server file system with NetStorage.

In Chapter 9, "Implementing Print Services with iPrint," you learn how to deploy a location-based, automated printing system using iPrint. In Chapter 10, "Implementing Email Services with NetMail," you learn how to deploy a web-based, modular email server: NetMail.

In Chapter 11, "Tying It All Together with Virtual Office," you learn how to tie all the various NNLS components together into a unified, web-based interface using Virtual Office. Finally, in Chapter 12, "CLE Practice Scenario," you will be presented with an NNLS deployment scenario for a hypothetical company to give you an opportunity to practice for your CLE practical exam.

As you progress through this book, my goal is to provide you with a quality learning experience. I hope you find this book well written and easy to understand. I also hope you find it to be adequate preparation for your CLE exam. However, no text is perfect. If you have suggestions for improvement, features you would like to see added, or corrections you feel need to be made, please feel free to email me at support@nebo-tech.com.

Best of luck to you in your CLE certification pursuits!

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Novell Certified Linux Engineer (CLE) Study Guide
Novell Certified Linux Engineer (Novell CLE) Study Guide (Novell Press)
ISBN: 0789732033
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 128
Authors: Robb H. Tracy

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