Preface
This preface includes the following topics:
■Objectives on page xi
■Audience on page xi
■Documentation Conventions on page xi
■Related Documentation on page xiii
■Requesting Technical Support on page xiv
Objectives
This guide explains how to install, configure, update, and service an IDP Series
Intrusion Detection and Prevention appliance.
Audience
This guide is intended for experienced system and network specialists.
Documentation Conventions
This section provides all the documentation conventions that are followed in this guide. Table 1 on page xi defines notice icons used in this guide.
Table 1: Notice Icons
Icon | Meaning | Description |
| Informational note | Indicates important features or instructions. |
| Caution | Indicates a situation that might result in loss of data or hardware damage. |
| Warning | Alerts you to the risk of personal injury or death. |
| Laser warning | Alerts you to the risk of personal injury from a laser. |
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