Conventions; Special Message Formats; Two-Tiered Procedure Format; Use Of Enter, Type, And Press - Bay Networks 5390 Administering

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A basic familiarity of UNIX systems and network administration in general, with the host

operating system, and with the serial devices connected to the Model 5390 server.

A good understanding of the versions of UNIX distributed by the University of California at

Berkeley, 4.2BSD and 4.3BSD, or versions of System V.

Conventions

This section describes the conventions used in this guide.

This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

The procedural steps in this guide are presented in a two-tiered format. The ﬁrst tier describes the

step very brieﬂy but precisely. An experienced user may need to read only the ﬁrst tier to complete

the task. The second tier describes the step in more detail and includes results of performing the step.

This guide uses enter, type, and press to describe the following actions:

When you read "enter," type the text and press the Enter or Return key.

When you read "type," type the text, but do not press the Enter or Return key.

When you read "press," press only the alphanumeric or named keys.

NOTE: This format is used to highlight information of importance or

special interest.

CAUTION: This format is used to highlight information that will help

you prevent equipment failure or loss of data.

WARNING: This format is used to highlight material involving the

possibility of injury or equipment damage.