18 PATROL DashBoard User Guide
Conventions
Conventions
This book uses the following special conventions:
■ All syntax, operating system terms, and literal examples are
presented in this typeface.
■ Variable text in path names, system messages, or syntax is displayed in italic text:
testsys/instance/fileName
■ The symbol => connects items in a menu sequence. For example, Actions => Create
Test
instructs you to choose the Create Test command from the Actions menu.
Syntax Statements
The following example shows a sample syntax statement:
The following table explains conventions for syntax statements and provides
examples:
COMMAND KEYWORD1 [KEYWORD2 | KEYWORD3] KEYWORD4={YES | NO} fileName...
Item Example
Items in italic type represent variables
that you must replace with a name or
value. If a variable is represented by two
or more words, initial capitals
distinguish the second and subsequent
words.
alias
databaseDirectory
serverHostName
Brackets indicate a group of optional
items. Do not type the brackets when
you enter the option. A comma means
that you can choose one or more of the
listed options. You must use a comma to
separate the options if you choose more
than one option.
[tableName, columnName, field]
[-full, -incremental, -level]
(Unix)
Braces indicate that at least one of the
enclosed items is required. Do not type
the braces when you enter the item.
{DBDName | tableName}
UNLOAD device={disk | tape,
fileName | deviceName}
{-a | -c}
(Unix)
