Pro2 Release 6.1 offers new features and enhancements that increase usability and management.

Database schema changes in Pro2 6.1

The repl.db schema remains unchanged from 6.0. However, the 5.5 and 6.0 dashboard database, ReplPerf.db, has been deprecated in favor of a new database labeled pro2. This database resides only within the Pro2 installation folder and now holds configuration information as well as newer performance metrics.

Installation updates

The Pro2 web application is now deployed using .paar files in place of .war files. The newer method eliminates installation issues encountered with different OpenEdge versions.

Enterprise View dashboard

The Pro2 Enterprise View is a centralized dashboard that aggregates mission-critical data, reports, and metrics across all your Pro2 instances. From the Enterprise View dashboard, you can quickly access each of your Pro2 instances to manage and act on any reports or replications from the instance. The Enterprise dashboard utilizes a new database labeled Pro2Ent and does not require connectivity to any source or target databases.

For more information, see Pro2 Enterprise View in Use Pro2.

Job Scheduler

The Pro2 Job Scheduler allows users to optionally discontinue the use of operating system-specific scheduler utilities like the Windows Task Scheduler. The Pro2 Job Scheduler works across all OpenEdge supported operating system infrastructures and provides a common interface for dealing with complex scheduling requirements.

For more information, see How to schedule jobs in Pro2 in Use Pro2.

Status Check improvements

Status check functionality was enhanced to monitor split threads and Enterprise Push program details.

Web user interface enhancements

  • The configuration for LAN/WAN was moved to the Settings Menu (Menu > Settings > LAN/Wan). This eliminates the perpetual prompting for this information in the New/Edit replication wizard screens.
  • CDC/Trigger update is now integrated with the Select Source page in the Manage Replication wizard.
  • All watch-box detail grids were modified to include Clear All functionality.
  • Instance Dashboard improvements:

    The dashboard and menu structure were modified to provide consistency with the Enterprise View dashboard. Additional performance graphs and CDC statistics are now available on the dashboard.

  • Safari and Internet Explorer are now included in the list of supported browsers.