Migration Approach
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The Four-Step Migration Approach: Step 3
Thanks for stopping by our Progress OpenEdge Booth at the PUG Challenge. While opening a box in your Advent calendar, you will find support links that will give you meaningful information for your transition to OpenEdge 12.8.
Upgrading to OpenEdge 12.8 from OpenEdge 11.7 or an older release involves multiple stages:
To get you started on your journey, we have outlined a four-step approach to migration. Explore the steps that you will need to take depending on your role:
Step 3: Determine Migration Approach
Organizations have two options when navigating the transition while still on older versions. By carefully evaluating these factors, organizations can determine the most suitable approach to upgrading, ensuring a successful transition to OpenEdge 12 tailored to their unique needs and priorities.
Want help with any of these steps? Progress is there to support you. Just reach out by clicking the contact us button.
Incremental Migration
Phase 1: Migrate from classic AppServer or WebSpeed to PAS for OpenEdge 11.7.
- Update client connections from AppServer to HTTP.
- Migrate application code ensuring compatibility with PAS for OpenEdge.
Phase 2: Upgrade to OpenEdge 12.8.
- Convert database to OpenEdge 12.8
- Install supported JDK.
- Update PAS for OpenEdge projects and configurations.
- Ensure file permissions and security configurations are compatible.
Want help with any of these steps? Progress is here to support you. Just reach out by clicking the contact us button.
Direct Migration
Upgrade directly to OpenEdge 12.8 from classic AppServer 11.7 or WebSpeed.
- Migrate database to OpenEdge 12.8.
- Install supported JDK.
- Move application source and configurations to PAS for OpenEdge.
- Update client connections.
- Ensure file permissions and security configurations are compatible.
PS: Don't forget to open the box after after February 1 - a nice surprise awaits you there!