The novell certified linux professional (novell CLP) is for people interested in being linux administrators. Skills demonstrated by someone holding a novell clp certification include: installing linux servers into a network environment, managing users and groups, troubleshooting the suse linux file system, managing and compiling the linux kernel, and troubleshooting network processes and services--just to name a few. As with all novell certifications, course work is never required. one need only pass a novell practicum (050-689) in order to achieve the certification. The novell authorized training materials for this certification are designed to introduce students to basic linux concepts and progress them through the tasks of managing a linux network environment. The novell practicum is a scenario based exam where students apply the knowledge they have learned to solve real-life problems--showing they not only know what to do, but that they can actually do it as well.