Operating system and syntax UNIX / Windows 
-ssl
Use with Maximum value Minimum value Single-user default Multi-user default
DBS 1 0 – 0

Use TLS Encryption for TCP/IP Connections (-ssl) parameter to specify that all database and client connections use the Transport Layer Security (TLS) for data privacy.TLS provides an authenticated and encrypted peer-to-peer TCP/IP connection.

The TLS Encryption for TCP/IP Connections (-ssl) parameter may be modified while your database is online using PROMON or through the _DbParams VST. This change will take effect on all newly spawned servers. If possible, brokers will allow connections to existing servers that don't have the current -ssl setting at the client's request and if there exists a server that can accept the connection. However, Progress recommends you restart any existing servers and secondary brokers when changing the TLS Encryption for TCP/IP Connections (-ssl) parameter online.

Note: The use of TLS incurs a performance overhead, depending on the client, server, and network resources and load. For more information about SSL and the security features of OpenEdge, see Learn about Security and Auditing.