Chapter 1. Introduction

WebYaST is a Web-based remote console for controlling appliances based on SUSE® Linux Enterprise. WebYaST provides a standardized and user-friendly interface to configure the appliance “black box” environment. Whereas automation - wherever applicable - is the default procedure in the appliance environment, WebYaST is needed to perform some maintenance tasks that cannot be automated.

The set of available WebYaST modules is a subset of the YaST functionality available on SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server or SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop. Some WebYaST modules do not use the same code as the respective YaST modules and their functionality may differ. Besides, WebYaST can provide modules which are not available in YaST on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, for example the WebYaST Status module.

This guide is intended for users who want to access, configure, and monitor their appliances with WebYaST. For information about preparing an appliance equipped with WebYaST and configuring WebYaST capabilities, see the WebYaST Vendor Guide.

Supported Browsers

WebYaST supports the following Web browser clients:

• Mozilla Firefox, version 3.6.x

• Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 8.x

	Unsupported Browsers
	Unsupported browsers are not blocked. If an unsupported browser is used, the user is warned by a message in his browser. It is recommended to update the browser in that case. The message is shown on all WebYaST pages, unless the user acknowledges and disables the message.