1/8/2003 -- Novell recently announced plans to update the practical lab exam for its high-level Certified Directory Engineer (CDE) title.

According to Novell's Web site, a new practical lab for the CDE will beta this April at the company's annual BrainShare conference. The final version is scheduled to launch by June 30, 2003.

Details on the exam's content have yet to be released. For more information on Novell's CDE certification, click here. - B.N.