Preface
Conventions
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Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions to convey instructions and
information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
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Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
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Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
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Square brackets ([ ]) indicate optional elements.
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Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the
alternative elements.
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Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) indicate a required
choice within an optional element.
Interactive examples use these conventions:
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Terminal sessions and system displays are in
screen
font.
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Information you enter is in
boldface screen
font.
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Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).
Notes, cautions, and tips use the following conventions and symbols:
Note
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
materials not contained in this manual.
Caution
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Tips
Means the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might
not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information.