3/5/2003 -- On Monday Novell announced the availability of a free beta for its upcoming Advanced Novell Network Management exam (beta exam #051-682).

The beta is available for free through Saturday at Prometric and Pearson Vue testing centers worldwide. Those who pass will receive credit toward certification, Novell said.

Candidates must register for the exam by phone. Availability is limited to 150 participants per testing network.

More information about this beta exam can be found here. -B.N.