1. Introducing This Guide : Syntax Conventions Used in This Guide
 
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Syntax Conventions Used in This Guide
This guide uses the following conventions to describe syntax:
Convention
Usage
Monospace
Indicates key words, symbols, or punctuation that you must enter as shown
Italics
Represent a variable name for which you must supply an actual value
[ ] (brackets)
Indicate an optional item
{ } (braces)
Indicate an optional item that you can repeat as many times as appropriate
| (vertical bar)
Separates items in a list and indicates that you must choose one item