Accessibility features for IBM Instana Observability on z/OS
Accessibility features assist users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology content successfully.
Overview
IBM Instana Observability on z/OS includes the following major accessibility features:
- Keyboard-only operations
- Screen reader operations
- Command line interface (CLI) to manage the cluster
IBM Instana Observability on z/OS uses the latest W3C Standard, WAI-ARIA 1.0 
, to ensure compliance
with Section 508 Standards for Electronic and Information Technology and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 . To take advantage of accessibility features, use the latest release of your screen
reader and the latest web browser that is supported by IBM Watson AIOps.
The IBM Instana Observability on z/OS online product documentation in IBM Knowledge Center is enabled for accessibility. The accessibility features of IBM Knowledge Center are described in the Accessibility section of the IBM Knowledge Center release notes . For general accessibility information, see Accessibility in IBM .
Hyperlinks
All external links, which are links to content that is hosted outside of the IBM Knowledge Center, open in a new window. These external links are also flagged with an external link icon ().
Interface information
Use the latest version of a screen reader with IBM Instana Observability on z/OS.
The IBM Instana Observability on z/OS user interfaces do not have content that flashes 2 - 55 times per second.
The IBM Instana Observability on z/OS web user interface relies on cascading style sheets to render content properly and to provide a usable experience. The application provides an equivalent way for low-vision users to use system display settings, including high-contrast mode. You can control font size by using the device or web browser settings.
You can access the IBM Instana Observability on z/OS on the following supported browsers:
| Platform | Supported browsers |
|---|---|
| Windows | Edge - latest version Mozilla Firefox - latest version for Windows Google Chrome - latest version for Windows |
| Linux | Mozilla Firefox - latest version for Linux Google Chrome - latest version for Linux |
| macOS | Mozilla Firefox - latest version for Mac Google Chrome - latest version for Mac Safari - latest version |
To access the UI, open a web browser and navigate to the following URL:
https://<cluster_address>/<API path>
The UI does not rely on cascading style sheets to render content properly and to provide a usable experience. However, the product documentation, which is available in the IBM Knowledge Center, does rely on cascading style sheets. IBM Instana Observability on z/OS provides an equivalent way for low-vision users to use system display settings, including high-contrast mode. You can control font size by using the device or browser settings. Take note that the product documentation contains file paths, environment variables, commands, and other content that might be mispronounced by standard screen readers. For the most accurate descriptions, configure your screen reader settings to read all punctuation.
Vendor software
IBM Instana Observability on z/OS includes certain vendor software that is not covered under the IBM license agreement. IBM makes no representation about the accessibility features of these products. Contact the vendor for accessibility information about its products.
Related accessibility information
In addition to standard IBM help desk and support websites, IBM has a TTY telephone service for use by deaf or hard of hearing customers to access sales and support services:
TTY service 800-IBM-3383 (800-426-3383) (within North America)
For more information about the commitment that IBM has to accessibility, see IBM Accessibility .