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