IIS 6.0 Typographical Conventions
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1
The following graphics and text conventions are used throughout the IIS 6.0 Deployment Guide and the IIS 6.0 Technical Reference.
Flowchart Symbols
Use the following table of symbols as a resource for understanding the flowcharts included in the IIS 6.0 Deployment Guide.
Symbol | Meaning | Symbol | Meaning |
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Step or component process |
Data stored to a database |
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Predefined process or subroutine |
Flowchart beginning or end |
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Decision point |
Intra-chart connector: Flow continues to next page |
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Output to a document or input from a document |
Intra-chart connector: Flow continues from previous page |
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Data transfer to a file on disk |
Inter-chart connector: Indicates an exit point to another flowchart |
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Data transfer to a data store |
Inter-chart connector: Indicates an entry point from another flowchart |
Art Symbols
Use the following table of the art symbols as a resource for understanding the graphics included in this guide.
Symbol | Meaning | Symbol | Meaning |
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Workstation |
Macintosh client |
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Portable computer |
Tablet computer |
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Terminal |
Cellular phone |
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Portable digital assistant (PDA) |
Document |
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File folder |
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Chart |
Wireless network adapter |
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Modem |
Video camera |
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Network adapter |
Digital camera |
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Facsimile |
Printer |
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Telephone |
Scanner |
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Hard disk |
Tape drive |
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Database |
Tape |
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Compact disc |
Security key |
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Digital certificate |
Padlock |
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Padlock |
Uninterruptible power supply |
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Access token |
Hub |
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Modem bank |
Automated library |
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Windows NT–based server |
Generic server |
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Mainframe computer |
Host |
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Data jack |
Input/output (I/O) filter |
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Shadowed router |
Windows 2000–based router |
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Router |
Switch |
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Server farm |
Clustered servers |
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Interface |
Packets |
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Transceiver |
Script |
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Internet |
An intranet |
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Firewall |
Tunnel |
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Process or communication failure |
DNS root |
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Directory tree root |
Root |
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Organization |
Organizational unit |
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Active Directory domain |
User group |
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Common name |
Generic node |
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Windows 2000 domain |
Site or Windows NT 4.0 domain |
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Active Directory™ |