This guide provides instructions for installing AFS server and client machines. For predictable performance, machines must be installed and configured in accordance with the instructions in this guide. This guide presents the basic concepts and procedures necessary for using AFS effectively. The guide explains how to perform basic functions, including authenticating, changing a password, protecting AFS data, creating groups, and troubleshooting. Names of directories, files, machines, partitions, volumes, and users also appear in bold type .
Variable information appears in italic type .
This includes user-supplied information on command lines and the parts of prompts that differ depending on who issues the command. New terms also appear in italic type . Examples of screen output and file contents appear in monospace type . In addition, the following symbols appear in command syntax definitions, both in the documentation and in AFS online help statements. When issuing a command, do not type these symbols.