The following art symbols and text conventions are used throughout this book.
Use the following table of symbols as a resource for understanding the flowcharts included in this guide.
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Symbol |
Meaning |
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Step or component process |
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Predefined process or subroutine |
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Decision point |
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Output to a document or input from a document |
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Data transfer to a file on disk |
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Data transfer to a data store |
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Data stored to a database |
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Flowchart beginning or end |
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Intra-chart connector: Flow continues to next page |
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Intra-chart connector: Flow continues from previous page |
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Inter-chart connector: Indicates an exit point to another flowchart |
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Inter-chart connector: Indicates an entry point from another flowchart |
Use the following table of the art symbols as a resource for understanding the graphics included in this guide.
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Symbol |
Meaning |
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Workstation |
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Portable computer |
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Terminal |
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Portable digital assistant (PDA) |
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Macintosh client |
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Tablet computer |
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Cellular phone |
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Document |
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Fxile folder |
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Chart |
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Modem |
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Network adapter |
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Facsimile |
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Telephone |
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Hard disk |
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Database |
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Compact disc |
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Digital certificate |
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Padlock |
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Access token |
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Modem bank |
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Wireless network adapter |
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Video camera |
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Digital camera |
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Printer |
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Scanner |
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Tape drive |
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Tape |
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Security key |
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Padlock |
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Uninterruptible power supply |
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Hub |
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Automated library |
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Windows NT-based server |
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Mainframe computer |
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Server farm |
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Router |
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Shadowed router |
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Data jack |
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Firewall |
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Internet |
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Transceiver |
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Interface |
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Generic server |
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Host |
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Clustered servers |
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Switch |
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Windows 2000-based router |
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Input/output (I/O) filter |
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Tunnel |
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An intranet |
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Script |
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Packets |
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Process or communication failure |
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Directory tree root |
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Organization |
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Common name |
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Active Directory domain |
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Windows 2000 domain |
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Active Directory™ |
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DNS root |
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Root |
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Organizational unit |
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Generic node |
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User group |
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Site or Windows NT 4.0 domain |
Reader alerts are used throughout this guide to notify you of both supplementary and essential information. The following table explains the meaning of each alert.
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Reader Alert |
Meaning |
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Alerts you to supplementary information that is not essential to the completion of the task at hand. |
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Alerts you to supplementary information. |
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Alerts you to supplementary information that is essential to the completion of a task. |
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Alerts you to possible data loss, breaches of security, or other more serious problems. |
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Alerts you that failure to take or avoid a specific action might result in physical harm to you or to the hardware. |
The following style conventions are used in documenting scripting and command-line tasks throughout this book.
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Element |
Meaning |
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bold font |
Characters that you type exactly as shown, including commands and parameters. User interface elements are also bold. |
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Italic font |
Variables for which you supply a specific value. For example, Filename.ext can refer to any valid file name. |
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Code samples. |
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Command |
Command that is typed at the command prompt. |
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Syntax |
Syntax of script elements. |
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Output |
Output from running a script. |