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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 25)
"Prerequisites" (page 25)
"Work flows or task flows" (page 25)
"Procedure steps" (page 25)
"Example procedures" (page 26)
"Variable definitions" (page 26)
"Job aid" (page 26)
Figure 1 "Work flows, task flows, and procedures in
Nortel Secure Network Access Switch
Documentation Roadmap
NN47230-103 01.01 Standard
28 July 2008
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