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The CNE moniker can presently be earned in two tracks: NetWare 5 and NetWare 6 (which will soon offer many 6.5 exam options, although 6.5 is not officially broken out into a separate track). Both build upon their respective CNA certification. The NetWare 5 track then requires you to pass five more exams:
NetWare 5.1 Advanced Administration (050-654): This builds on the knowledge needed for CNA.
Networking Technologies (050-632): This requirement is waived if you are CompTIA Network+ certified. It is recommended that you go that route since it offers the opportunity to add another certification to your resume as you pursue this one. MCSE certification also waives the requirement of this exam, but most who are MCSE certified aren�t also becoming certified in NetWare 5.
Novell eDirectory Design and Implementation (050-664): You must know the intricacies of the directory structure Novell employs.
Service and Support (050-658): One of the oldest requirements to still be around, this exam requires you to know how to maintain the server and work with the troubleshooting tools included with the NOS.
Upgrading to NetWare 6 (050-658): Yes, in order to become certified in NetWare 5 at the CNE level, you must also know the latest version of the network operating system. To really be current, however, forgo this exam in favor of Upgrading to NetWare 6.5 (050-688).
You'll also need to pass an elective exam, of which there are currently seven to choose from. A list of the valid electives can be found here (scroll down to view).
For NetWare 6, the CNE track requires you to already be a CNA, and then pass four more exams (note that the CNE 6.5 exams be"