Overview of Conventions

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Within the chapters we've tried to make the material accessible and readable. You'll find descriptive passages, theoretical explanations, and step-by-step examples. We've also included a generous number of graphics that make it easy to follow the written instructions. The following reader's aids are common to all books in the Administrator's Companion series.

Note	Notes generally represent alternate ways to perform a task or some information that needs to be highlighted.
Tip	Methods of performing tasks more quickly or in a not-so-obvious manner will show up as tips.
More Info	References to other books and sources of information are offered throughout the book.
Caution	Don't skip over these boxes because they contain important warnings about the subject at hand—often critical information about the safety of your system.
Planning	As we stress throughout the book, proper planning is fundamental to the smooth operation of any network. These boxes contain specific and useful hints to make that process go smoothly.
Real World	Everyone benefits from the experiences of others. Real World boxes contain elaboration on a particular theme or background based on the adventures of IT professionals just like you.