EMC Symmetrix DMX-3 Product Guide
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Preface
MVS type conventions
The syntax conventions used in this guide are:
◆ CAPITALIZATION = must be typed
◆ [ ] = optional entry
◆ | = alternative parameter value
◆ UNDERSCORED = default value or menu selection
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Courier: Used for:
• System output, such as an error message or script
• URLs, complete paths, filenames, prompts, and syntax when
shown outside of running text
Courier bold: Used for:
• Specific user input (such as commands)
Courier italic: Used in procedures for:
• Variables on command line
• User input variables
< >
Angle brackets enclose parameter or variable values supplied by
the user
[ ]
Square brackets enclose optional values
|
Vertical bar indicates alternate selections - the bar means “or”
{ }
Braces indicate content that you must specify (that is, x or y or z)
...
Ellipses indicate nonessential information omitted from the
example