OpenSSL Config File
- Last Updated: March 16, 2026
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- DataDirect Connectors
- ODBC
- Progress Openedge 8.0
Attribute
OpenSSLConfigFile (OSSLCNF)
Purpose
Specifies the absolute path to the configuration file required to load the FIPS provider
when the driver is configured to use OpenSSL with FIPS provider for TLS/SSL encryption
(EnableFIPS=1).
Valid Values
fips_config_file
where:
- fips_config_file
- is the absolute path to the configuration file. For example: /opt/Progress/DataDirect/ODBC/lib/openssl.cnf.
Notes
- The OpenSSL Config File option is not available on the setup dialog box. To set a value for it, use the Extended Options connection option, which is available on the Advanced tab of the setup dialog box.
Default
- install_dir\drivers\openssl.cnf (Windows)
- install_dir/lib/openssl.cnf (UNIX/Linux)
GUI Tab
The value for this option is specified as an option-value pair in the Extended Options field on the Advanced tab.
See Advanced tab for details.