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Novell 050-895 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Novell (now Micro Focus/OpenText) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Novell eDirectory Design and Implementation: eDirectory 8.8 |
| Exam Number: | 050-895 |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65–75 |
| Passing Score: | 675 (scale 100–900) |
| Related Certifications: | Novell Certified Instructor (CNI) Novell Certified Engineer (CNE) |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $150–$200 USD (varies by region/retired status) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Recommended Training: | Official Novell eDirectory 8.8 Documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Former Novell Testing Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at authorized test centers; exam retired, no longer actively offered |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended experience with Novell networks and eDirectory administration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.novell.com/training/testinfo/objectives/3067tobj.html |
Novell 050-895 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Design and Partitioning | 25% | - Container and leaf object organization - Partitioning and placement strategies - Planning and designing the eDirectory tree structure |
| Implementation and Maintenance | 8% | - Deployment and configuration steps - Troubleshooting common design issues - Monitoring, backup, and recovery planning |
| Replication and Synchronization | 15% | - Replication topology design - Synchronization process and timing - Managing replica types and boundaries |
| eDirectory Architecture and Components | 20% | - eDirectory 8.8 architecture overview - Objects, classes, attributes, and naming conventions - Schema structure and customization |
| Security and Access Control | 12% | - Secure tree design best practices - Authentication and authorization models - Access control lists (ACLs) design |
| Directory Design Fundamentals | 20% | - Purpose and function of a directory service - Project roles and responsibilities - Key design factors and requirements gathering |
Questions Candidates Ask About the Novell eDirectory Design and Implementation:eDirectory 8.8
Plan on needing 675 (scale 100–900) to pass the 050-895 exam, and budget Approx. $150–$200 USD (varies by region/retired status) for the official registration. Treat that fee as single-use: a failed attempt means paying the same amount again for a retake. The cheapest insurance policy is preparation — cycle through the 70 practice questions at Real4Prep until your timed mock results clear the passing mark consistently, and only then schedule your exam.
For the Novell eDirectory Design and Implementation:eDirectory 8.8, Novell points candidates toward these resources:
Training builds the foundation; deliberate practice builds the pass. Layer the 70 practice questions from Real4Prep on top of any course above, and you cover theory and execution in one plan.
The Novell eDirectory Design and Implementation:eDirectory 8.8 blueprint spans 6 domains. The heaviest hitters include Security and Access Control (12%), Tree Design and Partitioning (25%), and Replication and Synchronization (15%). The complete breakdown — every domain and subtopic — is laid out in the syllabus section above, and that is the map your study sessions should follow.
Expect 65–75 questions and 150 minutes on the clock for the 050-895 exam. Time management is a skill of its own here: candidates who untimed-study often discover the real pressure only when the countdown starts. Build that muscle memory early — run full timed simulations in the Real4Prep desktop or online test engine, practice flagging and skipping, and let pacing become reflex before exam day.
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Formally known as the Novell eDirectory Design and Implementation:eDirectory 8.8, the 050-895 exam is Novell's way of certifying that you can apply its technologies to real-world problems — pass it, and you hold the CNI / CNE (Novell Certified Instructor / Novell Certified Engineer) certification, a Professional-level credential. Because it is vendor-backed and skills-driven, employers treat it as proof rather than promise. It also feeds into a wider path that includes Novell Certified Engineer (CNE), Novell Certified Instructor (CNI).
Book your Novell eDirectory Design and Implementation:eDirectory 8.8 seat through these official channels:
One practical note: the 050-895 exam is delivered Proctored onsite at authorized test centers; exam retired, no longer actively offered, so factor that into which slot you choose.
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No mandatory prerequisites; recommended experience with Novell networks and eDirectory administration
Requirements like these evolve, so before locking in an exam date, double-check the current rules on the official Novell exam page.
