# Preface

> The Sun Management Center Developer Environment Reference Manual provides instructions on how to use the Sun Management CenterTM development environment. These instructions are designed for programmers with knowledge of object-oriented programming languages.

## Audience

> The audience of this document are programmers who already have a knowledge of object-oriented language and Java. This document does not explain object-oriented fundamentals. Moreover, this document does not explain some concepts in great detail since the assumption is that the document is for programmers already familiar with them.

> The audience is one who is exposed to the Sun Management Center product. Hence, many terms and concepts applicable to the product are not explained here. For more information on those, refer to the Sun Management Center User's Guide. Third-party clients, such as application programmers and system administrators, should note that the code examples in this document are mainly presented here for reference.

## Contents in this Manual

> Refer to Chapter 3, which provides a quick preview of the contents and information contained in this document.

## Access to Up-to-date Information on the Developer Environment

> Once the product image is installed, for more information, refer to:

>     /opt/SUNWsymon/sdk/docs/index.html

> > Note - If you installed the Sun Management Center product in a directory other than `/opt`, substitute /opt with your installed location.

> The above location contains the most up-to-date information on the following:

- Developer Environment code examples
- Client API classes in the `Javadocs`

> You may also access a list of frequently-asked questions at:

>     http://www.sun.com/software/sunmanagementcenter/developers/faqs/

## Using UNIX Commands

> This document does not contain information on basic UNIX® commands and procedures, such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. See one or more of the following for this information:

- Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals
- AnswerBookTM online documentation for the SolarisTM software environment
- Other software documentation that you received with your system

## Shell Prompts

TABLE P-1 Shell Prompts
Shell | Prompt
--- | ---
C shell | machine_name`%`
C shell superuser | machine_name`#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell | `$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser | `#`

## Typographic Conventions`

TABLE P-2 Typographic Conventions
Typeface | Meaning | Examples
--- | --- | ---
`AaBbCc123` | The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output | Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123` | What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output | `%` `su` `Password:`
`<abc>` or `<`abc`>` | These are both acceptable formats that define variables. They are only pertinent to this document and do not denote Sun's standard usage. | `<abc>` `<`abc`>`
AaBbCc123 | Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized Command-line variable; replace with a real name or value | Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` filename.

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## Sun Documentation on the Web

> The `docs.sun.com`sm web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation on the web. You can browse the `docs.sun.com` archive or search for a specific book title or subject at:`
> `

>     http://docs.sun.com

## Related Documentation

> For a list of related documents, see the Sun Management Center 3.0 Software Release Notes on the Sun Management Center website:

>       http://www.sun.com/sunmanagementcenter

## Sun Welcomes Your Comments

> We are interested in improving our documentation and welcome your comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to us at:

> docfeedback@sun.com

> Please include the part number of your document in the subject line of your email.

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