1.8 Conventions Used in This Document

The conventions used in this document are described in this section:

1.8.1 Navigation Paragraph

Navigation paragraphs provide a quick visual on how to get to the screen or area discussed.

Example:

Home window>>Configure system

1.8.2 Tip Paragraph

Tips provide helpful, but not required information.

Example:

HINT:Hover the cursor over the “x dhcp servers with errors” text to get additional information in a pop-up window.

1.8.3 Note Paragraph

Notes notify you of important information.

Example:

NOTE:If there is no activity for 30 minutes, the configuration window times out and you must log in again.

1.8.4 Important Paragraph

Importants notify you of conditions that can cause errors or unexpected results.

Example:

IMPORTANT:Do not rename the files or they will not be seen by Novell ZENworks Network Access Control.

1.8.5 Warning Paragraph

Warnings notify you of conditions that can lock your system or cause damage to your data.

Example:

WARNING:Do not log in using SSH—this kills your session and causes your session to hang.

1.8.6 Italic Text

Italic text is used in the following cases:

  • Showing emphasis —

    Low — You are not protected from potentially unsafe macros. (Not recommended).

  • Introducing new terms —

    The SMS server contains a database of logical groups with common attributes called collections. SMS operates only on clients (endpoints) that are members of a collection.

  • Indicating document titles —

    Novell ZENworks Network Access Control Installation Guide

  • Indicating a variable entry in a command —

    https:// <IP_address> 

    /index.html

    In this case, you must replace <IP_address> with the actual IP address, such as 10.0.16.99. Do not type the angled brackets.

1.8.7 Courier Font

Courier font is used in the following cases:

  • Indicating path names —

    Change the working directory to the following:

    C:\Program Files\<MyCompany>\NAC Agent

  • Indicating text; enter exactly as shown —

    Enter the following URL in the browser address field:

    https://<IP_address>/index.html

    In this case, you must replace <IP_address> with the actual IP address, such as 10.0.16.99. Do not type the angled brackets.

  • Indicating file names —

    SAIASConnector.ini

1.8.8 Angled Brackets

Angled brackets enclose variable text that needs to be replaced with your specific values.

Example:

https://<IP_address>/index.html

In this case, you must replace <IP_address> with the actual IP address, such as 10.0.16.99. Do not type the angled brackets.

1.8.9 Square Brackets

Square brackets are used in the following cases:

  • Indicating keys to press on the keyboard —

    [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[r]

  • Indicating a variable section in a *.INI file —

    [Global]
NASList=192.168.200.135

  • Indicating a list in a properties file —

    Compliance.ObjectManager.DHCPConnectorServers=[192.168.51.130, 192.168.99.1]

1.8.10 Terms

Terms are defined in the Glossary.

Example:

MAC

Media Access Control — The unique number that identifies a physical endpoint. Generally referred to as the MAC address.