9.3 Syntax symbols
This section explains the syntax symbols used in the explanations of commands' specification formats. The following table lists and describes the syntax symbols.
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Syntax symbol |
Meaning |
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[ ] |
Square brackets indicate that specification of the enclosed item or items is optional. For example: monshow [server-alias-name] means that either a server alias name or nothing is to be specified in the monshow command. |
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{ } |
Curly brackets indicate that only one of the enclosed items must be selected for specification. For example: monodrshw { -s server-alias-name | -g group-name } means that either -s server-alias-name or -g group-name must be specified in the monodrshw command. |
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A vertical bar separates multiple items that are enclosed in curly brackets. For example: moninfo server-alias-name { -p inherited-server-information | -g } means that either -p inherited-server-information or -g must be specified after server-alias-name in the moninfo command. |