A syntax diagram is provided in each sample application section, as well as a list of required parameters, optional parameters, and descriptions. The syntax diagram shows the conventions that are followed.
| Convention | Description |
|---|---|
| BOLD TEXT | Bold text represents literal expressions that must be typed exactly as shown, such as function names, structure names, and keywords. This text is shown in upper case format, although it may be typed in upper or lower case. In a few cases the program is case-sensitive for parameters, and these are shown in the required case. |
| <Bold italic text> | Bold italic text surrounded by brackets indicates expressions, such as parameters, where you replace the text and the brackets with the actual value. |
| || | The OR or pipe symbol indicates that one of a set of parameters is required or optional, and the set is mutually exclusive. |
| [ ] | Brackets enclose optional syntax items. Type only the syntax within the brackets, not the brackets themselves. |
Tip When using parameters for the Microsoft Exchange Server sample applications, you need not type the entire parameter on the command line. You can enter the minimum number of characters necessary to unambiguously identify a command-line flag. For example, /C= is enough to identify the /CONTAINER= flag, but /IMP= is not enough to distinguish between the /IMPORT, /IMPLINE and /IMPFILE flags.
Command-line parameters can be prepended with either a slash ("/") or dash ("-") character.