Syntax notation

The table below describes the conventions used for the syntax of commands, expressions, URLs, and object names in this book.

Notation Meaning Example
boldface Type exactly as it appears in the syntax (if the context is case insensitive, you can vary the case of the letters you type)

This book shows:

https://admin.hcp-ma.example.com:8000

You enter: https://admin.hcp-ma.example.com:8000

italics Replace with a value of the indicated type
| Vertical bar — Choose one of the elements on either side of the bar, but not both

This book shows: dig|nslookup
You enter: dig
or: nslookup

[ ] Square brackets — Include none, one, or more of the elements between the brackets

This book shows: [/namespace-directory-path/]

object-name-pattern

You enter: /corporate/hr/benefits/*.ppt
or: *.ppt

( ) Parentheses — Include exactly one of the elements between the parentheses This book shows: (admin|nfs|cifs|www)
You enter: admin
or: nfs
or: cifs
or: www
-path Replace with a directory path with no file or object name This book shows: /namespace-directory-path
You enter: /corporate/employees

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