Best Fastest way to Upgrade CNE5 to NCE_ES?
I am a CNE 5.1, and want to upgrade in the fastest possible (& most affordable) way to the new NCE ES (Novell Certified Engineer Enterprise Services) certification, as I have an incredible job offer by a company that wants to hire me, but as an NCE.
Although I have designed, installed & administered NetWare networks since 1987, and have been a CNE since 1994 (3.1, 4.1, & 5.1), I was hired by a company in 2002, to manage their non-Novell enterprise IT, and have not touched NetWare since then, until about a month ago, when I was offered this opportunity -- IF, I could pass the 050-686 exam and receive my CNA 6.5 certification, which I did, and then pass a actual, live, 4-day, hands-on test scenario in their lab, which I did also. Now they want me to get the NCE ES certification, and will hire me on the spot if I pass it. They have given me up to 3 weeks to do this.
What is the quickest (and easiest) way for me to gain this certification? Novell shows 2 paths. One is for current CNEs: 2 courses, 1 exam - 050-709. The other is for "Legacy" CNE's (fine print says Pre-NetWare 6): 4 courses, 2 exams - 719 plus the same 709. (As of today, both the 050-688 and the 050-888 “Upgrading to NetWare 6.5” exams are available at Pearson VUE. Which should I take? And how long will each be offered – I’d hate to spend the money for the study material and then be unable to take the exam because it had been retired.)
And, since I need to get upgraded as fast as possible, I need to locate the appropriate accelerated exam prep manuals and, especially, any available intensive (cram) practice tests to allow me the greatest chance of success. (I really believe I was able to pass the 050-686 with a very high score in such a short prep time frame (5 self-study days), and retain enough of the knowledge gained to be able to pass their rigorous live test, because I was able to supplement the Novell course study guide with an intensive practice exam from one of the prep/practice study vendors.)
To further complicate the situation, I cannot find any intensive ("cram") exam prep products for these either the -719 or -709 exams, although pretty much all other Novell exams are represented on at least 1 or 2 sites. If anyone can let me know where I can locate these, it would be greatly appreciated.
(NOTE: I have very limited funds for purchasing the necessary materials and taking the exams. So, cost is a huge factor, and, passing the exam(s) the first time is just as big.)
This is an urgent need, as I need to let my potential employer know by tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at the latest, if I will be able to do this, in order to get the job – unless I can negotiate additional time to get the answers to my questions to even know if I can get the certification in time. Also, I need to get started studying by at least by Thursday, August 28, 2008, if possible.
Please help ASAP.
And thank you for any help.
Robert
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