In NetSuite, there are different types of sessions that users can have, each with its own characteristics and purposes. Here are the main types of NetSuite sessions:
- User Interface (UI) Session:
The most common type of NetSuite session is the User Interface session. It is initiated when a user logs in through the NetSuite web application using their login credentials. During a UI session, users can access the full range of NetSuite features through the graphical user interface (UI), including record creation, editing, reporting, and customization options. - SuiteScript Session:
A SuiteScript session is established when a SuiteScript code runs on the server-side. SuiteScript is NetSuite’s server-side scripting language that allows developers to customize and extend the functionality of NetSuite. SuiteScript sessions are not tied to a user interface, and they are often triggered by events, scheduled scripts, or web services interactions. - Web Services Session:
When NetSuite integrations or external applications interact with NetSuite using web services, a Web Services session is created. Web services provide a programmatic interface to access NetSuite data and functionality remotely. These sessions are often used for integration purposes, allowing external systems to read, create, and update data in NetSuite. - RESTlet Session:
RESTlets are a type of SuiteScript that provides RESTful web service endpoints to interact with NetSuite. When an external application consumes a RESTlet, a RESTlet Session is created for that specific interaction. RESTlet sessions are stateless and do not retain any information between requests. - SuiteTalk (SOAP) Session:
SuiteTalk is NetSuite’s SOAP-based web service that allows integrations and external applications to interact with NetSuite. When a SOAP request is made to SuiteTalk, a SuiteTalk Session is established for that specific integration or interaction.
Each type of NetSuite session serves a specific purpose and allows users and developers to work with NetSuite data and functionality in different ways, depending on their requirements. Understanding the different session types is essential for effective customization, integration, and development within the NetSuite platform.