Novell 050-698 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Novell (SUSE) |
| Exam Name: | Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Networking Services |
| Exam Number: | 050-698 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based Questions |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | ~$125 USD (historical, varies by region/provider) |
| Related Certifications: | SUSE Certified Linux Administrator (SLES 10) SUSE Certified Linux Professional (SLES 10) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2-3 years (historical SUSE/Novell certification policy; may now be retired) |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-60 |
| Recommended Training: | SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration Training (archived/historical courses) |
| Exam Registration: | SUSE Training and Certification |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam via Pearson VUE testing centers (historical delivery method) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: basic Linux administration knowledge or SUSE Certified Linux Administrator (SLES 10) level knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.suse.com/training/ |
Novell 050-698 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: DHCP Services | - IP address allocation and reservations - DHCP server configuration |
| Topic 2: Routing and Security | - Routing configuration and forwarding - Firewall (iptables) configuration - Basic network security hardening |
| Topic 3: DNS Services | - BIND configuration and zone setup - Troubleshooting DNS issues - DNS caching and forwarding |
| Topic 4: Network Configuration on SLES 10 | - Hostname and name resolution setup - TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting - Network interface configuration (ifconfig, ip, YaST) |
| Topic 5: File Sharing Services | - Samba (SMB/CIFS) configuration - NFS setup and exports |
| Topic 6: Web and Network Services | - Apache HTTP Server configuration - FTP services setup |

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