Preface
Conventions
This guide uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
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Interactive examples use these conventions:
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Cautions, notes, and tips use these conventions and symbols:
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damage or loss of data.
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
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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.
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Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
Square brackets ([ ]) indicate optional elements.
Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.
Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) indicate a required choice within an optional
element.
Terminal sessions and system displays are in
Information you enter is in
Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).
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