WebClient™ applications are ABL applications that are deployed with a version of the AVM that can be downloaded over the Internet or an intranet in a manner commonly used by Application Service Providers (ASPs) as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) Providers. The security features available for a WebClient application include:
Application files that can be digitally signed for deployment and download from a Web server using HTTPS
Download of application files over secure Internet or intranet connections using SSL
Authentication to the ASP server using user names and passwords
Single sign-on and security caching
For more information on WebClient security options, see OpenEdge Deployment: WebClient Applications.