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Preface
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• A basic familiarity of UNIX systems and network administration in general, with the host
operating system, and with the serial devices connected to the Model 5390 server.
• A good understanding of the versions of UNIX distributed by the University of California at
Berkeley, 4.2BSD and 4.3BSD, or versions of System V.
Conventions
This section describes the conventions used in this guide.
Special Message Formats
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Two-tiered Procedure Format
The procedural steps in this guide are presented in a two-tiered format. The first tier describes the
step very briefly but precisely. An experienced user may need to read only the first tier to complete
the task. The second tier describes the step in more detail and includes results of performing the step.
Use of Enter, Type, and Press
This guide uses enter, type, and press to describe the following actions:
• When you read “enter,” type the text and press the Enter or Return key.
• When you read “type,” type the text, but do not press the Enter or Return key.
• When you read “press,” press only the alphanumeric or named keys.
NOTE: This format is used to highlight information of importance or
special interest.
CAUTION: This format is used to highlight information that will help
you prevent equipment failure or loss of data.
WARNING:
This format is used to highlight material involving the
possibility of injury or equipment damage.