Welcome 5 CHAPTER 1 Welcome Welcome to the Web TimeSheet Installation Guide. This document provides information on installing or up- grading the self-hosted version of Web TimeSheet. It includes step-by-step installation and upgrade proce- dures, as well as details of the system requirements and optional system configuration. All information in this guide applies to both the Project & Billing Edition and the Time & Attendance Edition, unless otherwise stated. About Web TimeSheet Web TimeSheet is a web-based application designed to help you and your organization manage time, time off, and expenses effectively. With Web TimeSheet, your employees can enter data quickly and easily, at any time, and from anywhere with Internet access. Once submitted, items are automatically forwarded to the appropriate supervisor or manager for approval. Additionally, reports can be generated to track data such as project costs, client billing totals, productivity rates, and payroll details. Unlike traditional PC applications or client-server applications, the only software that is required on each us- er’s PC is a standard Javascript-enabled web browser. The application is installed and runs on your web server, or it can be hosted by Replicon to reduce your administration and equipment costs. Document Conventions This guide uses the following conventions: • References to other areas in the document are shownin italics and in blue to indicate active links that are internal to the document. To automatically navigate to the section being referenced, select the link. • Hyperlinks to websites or e-mail addresses are shownin blue and underlined to indicate active links external to the document. To open a new browser window to the website or to send an e-mail to the address, select the link. • Key information is highlighted using a blue background for quick reference. An icon is used to indi- cate the type of information being provided, as follows. • The icon indicates a note, which provides a reminder of an important requirement or further details on how the software operates. • The icon indicates a warning notice. Warnings point out features or actions that can have negative results if used incorrectly. • The icon indicates a tip or hint designed to assist you in using the product more effi- ciently. The online help system uses these same conventions for easy identification of important notes, warnings, and tips.