Work Flows, Task Flows, And Procedures; Purpose Statements; Prerequisites; Work Flows Or Task Flows - Nortel 8600 Documentation Roadmap

The task flows guide you through activities to use the Nortel Ethernet
Routing Switch 8600, whether it is configuration, upgrading, installation,
maintenance, or troubleshooting.
Each flow provides the prerequisites and links to the tasks or procedures.
To perform or refer to a procedure, always follow the task flow. Following
the task flows ensures that you meet all the requirements for successful
completion of the task.
Work flows, task flows, and procedures
Work flows, task flows, and procedures have similar elements to maintain
consistency and usability. Each section has a specific function.
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To understand the relationship between work flows, task flows, and
procedures, see
task-based documentation" (page

Purpose statements

Purpose statements explain why or when you would perform a work flow,
task, or procedure and its impact.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites lists everything you must do or understand before you start
the workflow, task, or procedure, such as tasks that should already be
completed, risks, confirmation of system status, required knowledge, time
estimates or limitations, and links to supporting information.
The prerequisite section is omitted if no required prerequisites exist.

Work flows or task flows

This section is the flow chart diagram that represents the task flow with
navigational links to the tasks or procedures in the flow.

Procedure steps

Procedures provide numerical steps that help you perform the procedure.
Each step is a single action.
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"Purpose statements" (page 39)
"Prerequisites" (page 39)
"Work flows or task flows" (page 39)
"Procedure steps" (page 39)
"Example procedures" (page 40)
"Variable definitions" (page 40)
"Job aid" (page 40)
Figure 2 "Work flows, task flows, and procedures in
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
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