OpenEdge supports a variety of security options for the WSA that can be used to control access to its various administrative and run-time functions. Generally, these security options include:
Requiring authorization to access WSA administration functions
Restricting WSA instance administration to a selection of authorized functions
Requiring authorization to retrieve WSDL files
Requiring authorization for clients to access Web services
Enabling or disabling access to WSA administration
Enabling or disabling client access to Web services
Securing the data connection between a Web service and the AppServer using SSL tunneling
For more information on security options for managing WSA configuration and administration and on managing access control for Web services, see OpenEdge Application Server: Administration. For more information on how OpenEdge supports security for OpenEdge Web services, see OpenEdge Getting Started: Core Business Services - Security and Auditing.
Requiring authorization to access WSA administration functions