Welcome to the world of Linux! As you will see in later chapters of this book, Novell has yet again revolutionized the Information Technology industry by providing one of the finest Linux distributions available: SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 (SLES 9).
By providing an inexpensive, yet highly stable and scalable network 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 SLES 9: The Certified Linux Engineer 9 (CLE 9).
Because of the complexity of the CLE 9 certification, Novell wants to make sure candidates really know their stuff with SLES 9. 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 9 certification, you tell the world that you can actually manage an SLES 9 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 9 exam is much more difficult than most other certification exams you may have taken. The CLE 9 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 and completing the lab exercises, you will be much better prepared than the average CLE 9 candidate.
The Novell Certified Linux Engineer (CLE) Study Guide is designed to prepare you for the challenge of the most current CLE practicum. The author's experience as a certification trainer and system administrator will provide you with a real-world understanding of how to administer and troubleshoot Novell Linux products and services. Exam topics are covered through real-world examples with guided steps that were developed in the field. With the Novell Certified Linux Engineer (CLE) Study Guide, you will master the knowledge of administering and troubleshooting the Novell Linux systems and prepare for CLE exam success.
The official study guide to Novell's Certified Linux Engineer (CLE) exam. Provides deeper coverage of Nterprise Services for Linux components than any other documentation. Provides the knowledge needed to pass the practical exam with coverage of the Novell Nterprise Linux Services (NNLS) using hands-on labs and scenarios Tech editor is a Novell insider who has been involved in the CLE courseware development since its infancy
About the Author
Robb H. Tracy (CNI, CNE, CNA, Network+, A+) has designed and implemented technical training products and curriculums for major hardware and software vendors including Novell, Micron Technology, and NextPage, Inc. Robb has also served on industry-wide certification committees. Robb is a co-founder of Nebo Technical Institute, Inc., a leading provider of information technology training and consulting.
