On client systems, OpenEdge consumes system resources to execute ABL (Advanced Business Language) procedures, store variables and record buffers, sort records, and store temporary files. When managing client performance, be aware of key performance factors such as procedure loading and execution, temporary file I/O, and sorting I/O. In addition to these factors, application design and coding can significantly affect client performance. For information about this topic, see OpenEdge Programming Interfaces.

For information about database performance, see Manage the OpenEdge Database and Startup Command and Parameter Reference.