"The Novell Certified Linux Engineer 9 certification helps networking professionals establish advanced SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server administration skills. With this certification, you will be in high demand as more and more employers seek talented Linux engineers. This official Novell Press Study Guide is your key to reviewing the fundamentals of networking, SUSE LINUX network services, and SUSE LINUX security so that you can pass Novell Practicum 050-693, the Novell Certified Linux Engineer 9 practicum exam, and become a Novell Certified Linux Engineer."--BOOK JACKET.

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.

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