Page Guidelines

From Internetworkpro

If you wish to contribute to the articles found here at InternetworkPro first of all we would like to thank you for helping making this site better. With your help we can make this one of the best network reference sites.

We ask that you follow some simple guidelines to help maintain the unity of the site and provide the best possible content.

Contents 1 Content 2 Templates 2.1 Unsupported 2.2 Architectural 2.3 Incomplete 2.4 Roadmap 3 CSS 4 Additions

[edit] Content

We ask that all content is original work. Please do not copy and paste an article off of Wikipedia or any other site including Cisco.com.

We want to provide more in depth and more technical articles that touch on subjects not found elsewhere. Although in the topic of networking we know this is impossible try to find something to add over other sources. Sample con figs, packet dumps of protocols, and otherwise not found information are good ways to differentiate us from the others.

Also original content like our Tutorials section or Scripts help out a lot.

Most of all have fun writing the content for this site. Your enjoyment will show in your work!

[edit] Templates

We have added some templates to help you out. Please make good use of these templates.

[edit] Unsupported

Add

{{unsupported}}

to the top of your page to indicate that the information in your article is officially unsupported by either the vendor or any other source.

Sample:

This page contains unsupported information Please note that the information on this page is unsupported and we will not be responsible for any damages or failures to your equipment. Please follow with care.

[edit] Architectural

Add

{{architectural}}

to the top of your page to indicate that the information in your article documents the architecture of a product.

Sample:

This page or section contains architectural information Please note that this page or section contains information on the architecture of a product or software and may be inaccurate, confidential or unsupported by the vendor. Any stated capabilities or future roadmap information may be dependent on software and hardware modules.

[edit] Incomplete

Add

{{InProgress}}

to the top of your page if the content is not yet finished. This is to let the reader know that the page is not completed and also promotes others to help

Sample:

This page is currently in progress and is not completed Please note that the information on this page is pending completion by the author. You can help contribute by using the edit tab above.

[edit] Roadmap

Add

{{roadmap}}

to the top of your page or section if the subject matter is a hardware/software roadmap or a standard that has not yet been ratified (for example, 802.3at).

Sample:

This page or section contains roadmap or future development information Please note that this page or section contains roadmap or future development information. Information of this nature is subject to change and may be confidential and unsupported by the vendor or publisher.

[edit] CSS

To make a pretty table add class="wikitable" to the first line of your table:

Example:

{| class="wikitable"
! Header 1 !! Header 2
|-
| Cell 1 || Cell 2
|- 
| Cell 3 || Cell 4
|}

Will produce:

Header 1	Header 2
Cell 1	Cell 2
Cell 3	Cell 4

[edit] Additions

If you need anything added to the wiki feel free to ask on one of the discussion pages. We are here to make the best damned wiki ever and not to hinder your articles