Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Getting Started:
Core Business Services

WebClient applications

WebClient™ applications are Progress 4GL applications that are deployed with a version of the Progress 4GL interpreter that can be downloaded over the Internet or an intranet in a manner commonly used by Application Service Providers (ASPs). 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 .