NetWare 6 CNE Certification

Once you become a CNA, you can go for prime time. The new NetWare 6 CNE certification consists of five required courses. The most notable change in architecture is the elimination of two Novell Education mainstays: Service & Support and Networking Technologies. All this knowledge has been integrated into the other CNA/CNE courses.

Becoming a CNE could be the single most important career move you make. Consider these facts from IDC Corporation:

• CNEs are more productive and enjoy a higher level of job satisfaction.

• CNEs improve overall network efficiency in multiple OS network environments.

• CNEs ensure increased server up-time for higher network availability.

• CNEs help reduce the operating costs and complexity associated with managing cross-platform environments.

• Companies know these facts and prefer to hire CNEs.

If you're looking for a more comprehensive certification, you may find that the NetWare 6 CNE certification is the right one for you. This certification track consists of five courses and five required exams. (You'll notice that one of the required courses, Course 3001, is also a requirement for the CNA certification.) All five courses are preselected for you; there are no electives. Table A.2 lists the latest courses and exam numbers.

Table A.2. NetWare 6 CNE Exam Requirements

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	EXAM NUMBER
Course 3001	Foundations of Novell Networking (CNA)	Exam 50-677
Course 3004	Novell Network Management: NetWare 6	Exam 50-681
Course 3005	Advanced Novell Network Management: NetWare 6	Exam 50-682 In Development
Course 575	Novell eDirectory Design and Implementation	Exam 50-664
Course 781	Managing Desktops with ZENworks for Desktops 3	Exam 50-662

While you are working toward your certification, it's important that you always have access to an up-to-date version of the certification track relating to the certification you are interested in. If you plan to obtain a NetWare 6 CNA certification, check out the CNA Certification Track at www.novell.com/education/certinfo/cna/. If you are interested in the NetWare 6 CNE certification, check out the various CNE Certification Tracks at www.novell.com/education/certinfo/cne/.