Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Deployment:
Startup Command and Parameter Reference

SSL-based Connection (-ssl)

Use SSL-based Connection (-ssl) to specify a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection to all database and client connections for data privacy.

Operating system and syntax	UNIX Windows	-ssl
Use with	Maximum value	Minimum value	Single-user default	Multi-user default
Client Connection, Database Server	–	–	–	–

SSL provides an authenticated and encrypted peer-to-peer TCP/IP connection.

Note: Be sure you need SSL before using this parameter. SSL incurs more or less heavy performance penalties, depending on resources and load.

For more information, see OpenEdge Getting Started: Core Business Services .