NetWare 6 CDE Certification

The pinnacle of Novell certification is the Certified Directory Engineer (CDE). After all, there are fewer than 1,000 of them in the world. The CDE is an elite program that provides training and performance-based certification for experienced IT professionals on industry leading Directory-enabled solutions. Through the CDE program, networking engineers can gain a high level of knowledge and valuable practical experience in design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of these Directory-enabled solutions.

To become a CDE, you must pass a grueling, hands-on performance exam called the "Practicum." It's like winning the IT certification lottery. Table A.4 lists the latest courses and exam numbers required for the CDE certification.

Table A.4. NetWare 6 CDE Exam Requirements

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	EXAM NUMBER
CNE	NetWare 6 CNE	Prerequisite
Courses 991 and 995	Advanced eDirectory BootCamp	CDE Hands-On "Practicum" Exam 50-651

Like other networking technologies, Novell products are constantly being updated and enhanced. Because of this, you will eventually find that the Novell product related to your certification has become obsolete. When this happens, you will typically have approximately 12 to 18 months to recertify by taking an exam on the new product. If you fail to do so, your existing certification may be invalidated.