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Conventions and acronyms

Conventions

ConventionDescription
BoldIndicates text on a window, besides the window title, it includes menus, menu options, buttons, fields, and labels.

Example: Click OK.

ItalicIndicates a variable, which is a placeholder for the actual text provided by the user or system.

Example: copy <source-file> <target-file>

Note
Angled brackets (&lt; &gt;) are also used to indicate variables.
DIALOG BOX/ CODE

Indicates text displayed in the dialog box or if you have entered. For example:

# PAIRDISPLAY -G ORADB

NoteThese notices provide important tips, guidance, and advice.

Acronyms

LXCALenovo XClarity Administrator
LXCOLenovo XClarity Orchestrator
PFAPredicted failure alerts
vRLIVMware vRealize Log Insight
vSANVirtual storage area network
XCCLenovo XClarity Controller