34 Preface320985-A Rev 01Before you beginThis guide is intended for network administrators who have the followingbackground:• basic knowledge of networks, Ethernet bridging, and IP routing• familiarity with networking concepts and terminology• basic knowledge of network topologiesText conventionsThis guide uses the following text conventions:angle brackets (< >) Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on thedescription inside the brackets. Do not type thebrackets when entering the command.Example: If the command syntax isping , you enterping 192.32.10.12bold body text Indicates objects such as window names, dialog boxnames, and icons, as well as user interface objects suchas buttons, tabs, and menu items.braces ({}) Indicate required elements in syntax descriptions wherethere is more than one option. You must choose onlyone of the options. Do not type the braces whenentering the command.Example: If the command syntax isshow ip {alerts|routes}, you must enter eithershow ip alerts or show ip routes, but not both.brackets ([ ]) Indicate optional elements in syntax descriptions. Donot type the brackets when entering the command.Example: If the command syntax isshow ip interfaces [-alerts], you can entereither show ip interfaces orshow ip interfaces -alerts.
