Using TLS in OpenEdge requires some preparation, depending on the connected components and the type of connection you are using.

To use TLS in OpenEdge, either over the Internet or for an intranet:

  1. Establish the required TLS server identity and the means to authenticate it on all TLS clients that access the TLS server.
  2. Configure or program, as appropriate, each TLS server and client component to connect using TLS over the Internet or on an intranet.
  3. Start up each TLS server component before starting any of its TLS clients.
The following topics describe key requirements and OpenEdge support for completing these steps.