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Conventions
This section describes the conventions used in this documentation set.
Command conventions
text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.
[ ] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
{ x | y | ... }
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from
which you select one.
[ x | y | ... ]
Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars,
from which you select one or none.
{ x | y | ... } *
Asterisk-marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by
vertical bars, from which you select at least one.
[ x | y | ... ] *
Asterisk-marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by
vertical bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.
&<1-n>
The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign
can be entered 1 to n times.
# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.
GUI conventions
Boldface
Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in bold text. For
example, the
New User
window appears; click
OK
.
>
Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example,
File
>
Create
>
Folder
.
Symbols
WARNING
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in personal injury.
CAUTION
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
An alert that calls attention to essential information.
An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.
An alert that provides helpful information.
Network topology icons
Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.
Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.
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