Conventions Used in the RIPE Database Documentation

The following conventions are used:

• <label> indicates a placeholder or syntax.
• [option] indicates optional text or command argument.
• bold font indicates an object type.
• "attribute:" indicates an attribute of an object.
• ‘value' indicates the value of an attribute.

The term "RIPE Database" is used in several ways depending on the context. It may mean the:

• Entire service
• Database software
• Interface
• Logical database
• Database contents

Where there is any doubt, we will clarify what is being discussed.