NonStop Server for Java 6.0 Programmer's Reference

Computer Type
Computer type letters within text indicate keywords, reserved words, command
names, class names, and method names; enter these items exactly as shown. For
example:
myfile.c
Italic Computer Type
Italic computer type letters in syntax descriptions or text indicate variable
items that you supply. For example:
pathname
[ ] Brackets
Brackets enclose optional syntax items. For example:
jdb [options]
A group of items enclosed in brackets is a list from which you can choose one item
or none. Items are separated by vertical lines. For example:
where [threadID|all]
{ } Braces
A group of items enclosed in braces is a list from which you must choose one item.
For example:
-c identity {true|false}
| Vertical Line
A vertical line separates alternatives in a list that is enclosed in brackets or braces.
For example:
where [threadID|all]
... Ellipsis
An ellipsis immediately following a pair of brackets or braces indicates that you
can repeat the enclosed sequence of syntax items any number of times. For example:
print {objectID|objectName} ...
An ellipsis immediately following a single syntax item indicates that you can repeat
that syntax item any number of times. For example:
dump objectID ...
Punctuation
Parentheses, commas, equal signs, and other symbols not previously described
must be entered as shown. For example:
-D propertyName=newValue
Item Spacing
Spaces shown between items are required unless one of the items is a punctuation
symbol such as a parenthesis or comma. If there is no space between two items,
spaces are not permitted. In the following example, spaces are not permitted before
or after the period:
subvolume-name.filename
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