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Using This Guide
The Avid
®
ISIS
®
media network provides a high-performance distributed file system that contains high-capacity
shared media storage for workgroups of connected Avid editing workstations. This user’s guide describes how to
connect your client system to the media network, mount workspaces, and configure your system for best
performance.
Unless noted otherwise, the material in this document applies to the Windows
®
, Mac OS
®
X, and Linux operating
systems.The majority of screen shots in this document were captured on a Windows system, but the information
applies to all operating systems. Where differences exist, information on the differences is provided.
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The documentation describes the features and hardware of all models. Therefore, your system might not contain
certain features and hardware that are covered in the documentation.
Who Should Use This Guide
This user’s guide is intended for users who need to access workspaces on the Avid ISIS media network. You should
have a basic understanding of how to use and manage the Windows operating system or the Mac OS X systems, and
you should be familiar with basic workgroup and network concepts.
Symbols and Conventions
Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
n
A note provides important related information, reminders,
recommendations, and strong suggestions.
c
A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your
computer or cause you to lose data.
w
A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm. Follow
the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling
electrical equipment.
> This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the order
you select them. For example, File > Import means to open the File menu
and then select the Import command.
This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list
indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.
(Windows), (Macintosh), or
(Linux)
This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified
operating system, either Windows Macintosh OS X or Linux.
Bold font Bold font is primarily used in task instructions to identify user interface
items and keyboard sequences.