Document Conventions

Different typefaces and type styles are used throughout this document to indicate specific information.

All dialog boxes, edit boxes, screens, and product displays in this installation guide are shown in Windows.

Syntax Conventions

Convention

Description

Courier New

Indicates code examples, syntax, commands, options, and other keywords recognized by the system.

Courier New bold

Enter (type) words or characters in Courier New bold at the TCL prompt. These boldface words are commands, options, and other keywords recognized by the system.

Italic

Italic text indicates:

  • Variables to be replaced by the value. It can be an actual name, word, or number. For example, baud_rate might be replaced with 9600.

  • Reference section in this manual. For example, see Deployment Architectures on page 101...

  • Emphasis for impact or the first time a word is used. For example, …resources and information make up the state of the application.

n{-m}

The letters n and m represent numbers. Numbers are usually entered as a single string without commas. Numbers can also be used to define a range designation. The starting and ending numbers are typed with a hyphen between. For example, n{-m} can be replaced by 10 or by 1-31.

{}

Braces ({}) delimit a mutually exclusive set of options.

on | off

The vertical line or pipe sign (|) separates mutually exclusive options.

[0 | line |?]

Brackets ([]) indicate optional entries.

Entering Data

Action

Description

Enter

Input the specified commands or text as shown in the instruction and then press the carriage return key. Usually labeled as Enter, Return, or New Line on your keyboard.

Type

Input the specified commands or text as shown in the instruction. Do not press the carriage return key unless instructed.

Press

Press the single specified character, combination of characters, or key as instructed.

See Also

mvBase Installation Guide Overview

Introduction

Getting Started

Installing mvBase

Authorizing and Registering mvBase

Upgrading Your System and Accounts

Configuration Tracking Tables

Licensing mvBase

Uninstalling mvBase