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Novell launches new Linux certifications

Novell has announced two programmes to ensure that customers and partners can obtain high quality technical expertise to support Novell's Linux-based solutions. Novell launched its Certified Linux Engineer (CLE) program, including the CLE Practicum exam, and the SUSE Certified Linux Professional certification, which recognises expertise on the SUSE LINUX distribution.

The Novell CLE requires a core understanding of Linux, and Novell strongly recommends candidates obtain the level of knowledge required for the widely recognised Linux Professional Institute Certification Level I (LPIC-1). Competency in the objectives included in the LPIC-1 certification is required in Novell's Practicum exam for the CLE. Novell and its training partners will offer an intensive five-day course on Novell Nterprise™ Linux Services, which delivers file, print, messaging, directory and management services on Linux, to provide training on installing, configuring, and troubleshooting those services. Finally, candidates will need to pass the Practicum CLE examination to test real competency and skills operating in Linux and Novell Nterprise Linux Services environments.

The SUSE Certified Linux Professional (SCLP) is based on the LPIC-1, with enhancements. While the LPIC-1 checks basic distribution-independent Linux skills, candidates for the SCLP also need to show expertise in SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server-specific issues that are not covered by the LPI exams. This includes the SUSE administration tool YaST and various standard services of SUSE LINUX Enteprise Server (such as the CUPS print server). The exam tests basic skills in connection with the configuration of various SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server services. LPIC-1-certified candidates who pass the SUSE LINUX exam are awarded the title SCLP.

The Novell CLE will be available at Novell's annual BrainShare conference the week of March 22, 2004 and through global partners in April 2004. The SUSE LINUX exam for the SCLP will also be available in late March 2004.

External links

For additional details on Novell's Certified Linux Engineer program, visit http://www.novell.com/training/certinfo/cle/index.html

For more details on the SUSE Certified Linux Professional program, visit http://www.suse.com/training/certification

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