1.2. Admonitions
The admonitions are in-text notes, graphically marked, bringing to your attention
additional information related to the current paragraph.
Note
The note is just a short observation. Although you can omit it, the notes can provide
valuable information, such as specific feature or a link to some related topic.
Important
This requires your attention and is not recommended to skip over it. Usually, it provides
non-critical but significant information.
Warning
This is critical information you should treat with increased caution. Nothing bad will
happen if you follow the indications. You should read and understand it, because it
describes something extremely risky.
2. The Book Structure
The book consists of several parts containing major topics. Moreover, a glossary is
provided to clarify some technical terms.
Installation. Step by step instructions for installing BitDefender on a workstation.
This is a comprehensive tutorial on installing BitDefender Antivirus 2008. Starting
with the prerequisites for a successfully installation, you are guided through the whole
installation process. Finally, the removing procedure is described in case you need
to uninstall BitDefender.
Basic Administration. Description of basic administration and maintenance of
BitDefender.
Advanced Security Administration. A detailed presentation of the security
capabilities provided by BitDefender. The chapters explain in detail all options of the
advanced settings console. You are taught how to configure and use all BitDefender
modules so as to efficiently protect your computer against all kind of malware threats
(viruses, spyware, rootkits and so on).
BitDefender Rescue CD. Description of the BitDefender Rescue CD. It helps
understand and use the features offered by this bootable CD.
Getting Help. Where to look and where to ask for help if something unexpected
appears.
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