Novell "YES Certified" for SUSE LINUX and NetWare
Instructions for Hardware Testing
1. Register for Testing
Email NovellYes@veritest.com when you are ready to register for testing. Be sure to record the Tracking Number we provide you during the registration process, as you will use this number when you send in your product, and in all correspondence. We will gather registration details from you via our registration form, and strongly suggest that you print the form and circulate it in your workgroup before beginning the process of filling it in and sending it. Please answer all the questions fully and clearly.
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2. Join Novell PartnerNet
Joining the Novell PartnerNet provides you with access to the information, tools, support and resources you need to leverage Novell's directory-powered products and technologies. It may be necessary to create a Novell Login Profile account. This one account maintains passwords for most areas of the Novell website. However, you will still be required to register as a Novell PartnerNet member. Silver-level partnership should meet the requirements of most ISV/IHVs. Towards the end of the PartnerNet application, in the 'Promo Code' field enter "GET_YES_CERTIFIED" to receive a 6-month free membership with PartnerNet.
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3. Complete the Necessary Forms
Complete the following documents (available on our Resources page) and submit via e-mail attachment to NovellYes@veritest.com
- VeriTest "Novell YES" Master Testing Agreement
- Appropriate Hardware Statement of Work document
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4 . Submit Your Product to VeriTest for Testing
Send us the necessary hardware and support materials for testing. Hardware required for testing is based on the device being tested. Please contact NovellYes@veritest.com for details. For example, a LAN Adapter Certification requires that 8 LAN adapters be submitted for testing.
If you are sending multiple products simultaneously, please clearly indicate that this is the case, and bundle all materials for each product separately. Please do not ship any partial packages.
All items listed below must be included for the test process to begin. Please write the Tracking Number you receive during the VeriTest online registration on all media sent in for testing and on your Testing Agreement or Addendum. Please use this number in all correspondence.
- A stable, fully-functional shipping candidate of your product with drivers and software on the media on which you intend to distribute it, along with any necessary passwords or registration numbers and any necessary hardware locks.
- Completed "Hardware Statement of Work"
- A signed hard copy of the VeriTest "Novell YES" Master Testing Agreement
- If you are submitting a PC for certification, you will need to provide a detailed spec sheet for the machine detailing all of the components, their speeds, etc.
- Test fee (see our Pricing page to determine your fee)
Ship Your Package to:
VeriTest - European Software Test Centre, Ireland
Emmet Street
Ballina
County Mayo
Ireland
Phone: +353-96-73700
Fax: +353-96-73701
You will receive a fax/e-mail confirmation from VeriTest. This will be sent to the person listed as the Primary Contact on the vendor questionnaire. Your product will be put into the testing queue the following business day.
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5. Obtain Your Test Results
You will receive a notification when VeriTest submits the test results to Novell. Because of the testing techniques used, interim results are not available. Address questions to NovellYes@veritest.com.
- Novell will issue a preliminary bulletin for review. The person you designated as the Primary contact in your Vendor Questionnaire will be contacted by VeriTest for final approval of the bulletin. Any changes that need to be made to the bulletin must be reported to VeriTest within 5 business days. If no response is made within this period the bulletin will be posted as is. Important: Please refer to the Novell Web site for Logo Usage.
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Contact VeriTest
E-mail: NovellYes@veritest.com
Europe
Phone: +353 96 73700 or +353 96 73702 ext 575
Fax: +353 96 73701
U.S.
Phone: +1 425-468-1108
AsiaPac
Phone: +86 10 6528 0568 ext 230