Hi,
I wonder if anyone has any insights into moving a SmartObject application currently running in client/server mode on a LAN to serving a more dispersed group across an intranet. This involves a small group of users with a low volume of transactions. All locations have 100 baseT connections. Users currently use net setup for their Progress installation. The small amount of testing I have been able to do suggests this setup will not provide satisfactory results though having a local installation of Progress, and the application code, present on the client would be acceptable but more problematic for management. I think there will be a period where the application will need to go through a number of changes.
The WebClient and Citrix have both been put forward as possible options but I am not clear on the requirements for either of these scenarios or how much work would be needed, or what the cost might be if it were to be done outside. I have been under the impression that moving a SmartObject application to a WebClient would be quite simple if the interface and business logic are properly separated. This migration is also something that should have happened much earlier so there is also some pressure to move quickly.
Any comments or suggestions on these or other options will be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Paul
I wonder if anyone has any insights into moving a SmartObject application currently running in client/server mode on a LAN to serving a more dispersed group across an intranet. This involves a small group of users with a low volume of transactions. All locations have 100 baseT connections. Users currently use net setup for their Progress installation. The small amount of testing I have been able to do suggests this setup will not provide satisfactory results though having a local installation of Progress, and the application code, present on the client would be acceptable but more problematic for management. I think there will be a period where the application will need to go through a number of changes.
The WebClient and Citrix have both been put forward as possible options but I am not clear on the requirements for either of these scenarios or how much work would be needed, or what the cost might be if it were to be done outside. I have been under the impression that moving a SmartObject application to a WebClient would be quite simple if the interface and business logic are properly separated. This migration is also something that should have happened much earlier so there is also some pressure to move quickly.
Any comments or suggestions on these or other options will be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Paul