Preface

Command Syntax Conventions

This sectionTable 1 describes the syntax used with the commands in this document.

Table 1

Command Syntax Guide

 

 

 

Convention

 

Description

 

 

 

boldface

 

Commands and keywords.

 

 

 

italic

 

Command input that is supplied by you.

 

 

 

 

[

]

 

Keywords or arguments that appear within square

 

 

 

brackets are optional.

 

 

 

{ x x x }

 

A choice of keywords (represented by x) appears in

 

 

 

braces separated by vertical bars. You must select one.

 

 

 

^ or Ctrl

 

Represent the key labeled Control. For example, when

 

 

 

you read ^D or Ctrl-D, you should hold down the

 

 

 

Control key while you press the D key.

 

 

 

screen font

 

Examples of information displayed on the screen.

 

 

boldface screen font

Examples of information that you must enter.

 

 

 

 

<

>

 

Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, appear in

 

 

 

angled brackets.

 

 

 

 

[

]

 

Default responses to system prompts appear in square

 

 

 

brackets.

 

 

 

 

Note Means reader take note.

Tip Means the following information will help you solve a problem.

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

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