Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Development:
Progress Dynamics Administration

Other useful documentation

There are few differences between developing a Progress Dynamics application that only uses OpenEdge databases and one that uses a DataServer to access non-OpenEdge databases. Remember that the 4GL restrictions and performance considerations documented in the OpenEdge DataServer guides and white papers also apply in a Progress Dynamics environment. All those development requirements apply to Progress Dynamics when accessing a DataServer. Success in this environment depends on fully understanding each of the components involved in your application environment.

OpenEdge Documentation

The following guides describe how to use the DataServers to access non-OpenEdge databases and provide instructions for building the DataServer modules, a discussion of programming considerations, and a tutorial:

OpenEdge Data Management: DataServer for ORACLE
OpenEdge Data Management: DataServer for Microsoft SQL Server

White papers

OpenEdge white papers can be found in the PSDN library. Select the DataServers tab to see the available white papers on OpenEdge DataServers. The direct link to the white papers is:

http://psdn.progress.com/library/white_papers/index.ssp

You can find the following white papers in either the Progress Dynamics collection or the DataServers collection:

“Utilizing Progress DataServers with Progress Dynamics”

This document covers the unique considerations for using DataServers in a Progress Dynamics environment.

“DataServer Best Practices”

This document is a guide to help project managers and application developers understand and estimate the work involved in adopting the OpenEdge DataServer technology. This document contains advice for the Oracle, MS SQL Server, and ODBC OpenEdge DataServer products.

“Building High Performance Applications with the OpenEdge Oracle DataServer”

This paper helps you create high performance applications with the Progress 4GL and WebSpeed toolsets to integrate with an Oracle® relational database management system (RDBMS). It explains how the OpenEdge Oracle DataServer supports the development and delivery of high performance applications on an Oracle database.

“Configuration and Coding Techniques for the OpenEdge DataServer for Microsoft SQL Server”

Achieving high performance from your DataServer for Microsoft SQL Server applications involves optimizing the system’s configuration and using the most effective querying and transaction management techniques. This white paper explains how to tune every piece of the DataServer architecture and how to write data-access logic that allows you to take best advantage of OpenEdge and SQL Server resources.