Introduction

Course Description

The Upgrading to Certified Linux Professional 10 course (3070) is designed to provide information on the differences between SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9 and version 10 as they relate to the topics covered in the following Novell Certified Linux Professional (CLP) 10 curriculum:

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Fundamentals (Course 3071)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration (Course 3072)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Advanced Administration (Course 3073).

Where can I find information on the CLP 10 curriculum? For course descriptions and objectives on these (and other Linux courses offered by Novell Training Services), visit our Linux Courseware Catalog web site. Once you are in the catalog, simply select a course by name or number to view information about the course.

Course Objectives

This course teaches you the following concepts and skills that help you understand the differences between SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9 and version 10:

• Installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
• Use the GNOME Desktop Environment
• Network Configuration
• Manage the Linux File System
• Manage Hardware
• Configure Linux File System Partitions
• AppArmor
• Manage Virtualization with Xen
• Use the NetworkManager to Configure the Network
• Administer User Access and Security
• Use Syslog Daemon syslog-ng
• Manage Virtualization with Xen

Course Audience and Prerequisite Knowledge

This course is designed for Novell Certified Linux Professionals or those with equivalent knowledge. The course content combined with the Upgrade Workshop offered through Novell's Training Partners is the ideal preparation in order to take the Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 (CLP 10) Practicum Exam.

While this course focuses on giving Certified Linux Professionals an overview of the new features as well as the changes in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (SLES 10), the course can also help those with little or no Linux experience evaluate the value of testing or purchasing this version of the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server product.

Upgrading to Certified Linux Professional 10 - Upgrade Workshop

If you are serious about taking the new Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 (CLP 10) Practicum Exam, and already have your CLP 9 (or equivalent knowledge), we highly recommend that you take the 2-day Upgrading to Certified Linux Professional 10 (3070) course upgrade workshop.

The workshop is provided by Novell Authorized Training Partners in a classroom environment that includes hands-on exercises, personalized attention, and the option to take the new Practicum Exam at the end of the class.

Where are Course 3070 upgrade workshops offered? Course 3070 upgrade workshops are offered by our Novell Authorized Training Partners. You can view a list of training centers currently offering the 3070 workshop by visiting our Upgrading to Certified Linux Professional 10 - Course 3070 web site, and then selecting the -> Find a Class button.

If the workshop is not currently offered in a nearby location, go to our Authorized Training Locator web page, search by State/Province or Country, select a listed course for training center information, and then contact the training center to see if there are plans to offer the workshop in the near future.

Novell Linux Certifications

This course helps you prepare for the Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 (CLP 10) Practical Test, called a Practicum. The Novell CLP 10 is the administrator-level certification for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. As with all Novell certifications, course work is never required. You only need only pass a Novell CLP Practicum (050-697) in order to achieve the certification.

The Novell CLP 10 Practicum is a hands-on, scenario-based exam where you apply the knowledge you have learned to solve real-life problems—demonstrating that you know what to do and how to do it. The practicum tests you on objectives covered in the following Novell CLP 10 courses:

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Fundamentals (Course 3071)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Administration (Course 3072)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Advanced Administration (Course 3073)

The following illustrates the training and testing path for Novell CLP 10:

Where can I find more information on the Novell CLP 10 certifications? You can find out more about the Novell CLP 10 certification by visiting our NCLP: Novell Certified Linux Professional web site.