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Novell 050-861 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Novell |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Directory Technologies |
| Exam Number: | 050-861 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65–100 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Single/Multiple Answer, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | $125 USD |
| Available Languages: | English, German, Spanish, French |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Directory Engineer (CDE) Master Certified Novell Engineer (MCNE) Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no active validity |
| Passing Score: | 70% or 650/800 scale |
| Recommended Training: | Novell Official eDirectory Training |
| Exam Registration: | Prometric (historical) Pearson VUE (historical) |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Prometric / VUE test centers (retired) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) or equivalent experience |
Novell 050-861 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Installation & Configuration | 20% | - Server and client installation - eDirectory configuration utilities - Time synchronization requirements - Tree creation and server placement |
| Integration & Advanced Topics | 10% | - eDirectory integration with other systems - Directory-enabled applications - LDAP services configuration |
| Replication & Maintenance | 20% | - Synchronization and troubleshooting - Replica types and placement - Health checks and database repair - Backup and recovery procedures |
| Rights & Security Management | 25% | - Access control lists (ACLs) - Inherited rights and trustee assignments - Authentication and password policies - Security equivalences |
| eDirectory Architecture & Concepts | 25% | - Schema structure and extensions - Directory Service fundamentals - Partitioning and replication model - eDirectory tree design |
Novell 050-861 Exam: What Candidates Want to Know
Novell Directory technologies is an official Novell certification exam, registered under the code 050-861. Passing it awards the Novell Other Certification / Certified Directory Engineer (CDE) Track certification, a credential at the Professional / Specialist level. It also connects to Certified Novell Engineer (CNE), Master Certified Novell Engineer (MCNE), Certified Directory Engineer (CDE). The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The Novell Directory technologies exam presents 65–100 questions within 90 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing Novell Directory technologies takes 70% or 650/800 scale, and official registration costs $125 USD. Retakes bill the full $125 USD again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
Recommended: Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) or equivalent experience
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register.
Novell Directory technologies registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Proctored onsite at Prometric / VUE test centers (retired).
Yes, Novell recommends the following training for Novell Directory technologies candidates.
Complement any training with the 100 practice questions in the ActualPDF 050-861 package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
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Novell Directory technologies is organized into 5 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Replication & Maintenance (20%), Integration & Advanced Topics (10%), and Installation & Configuration (20%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
