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Rob Straight
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To be sure we are all on the same page, the "classic" OpenEdge Application Server is not offered starting with OpenEdge 12.0. Progress Application Server (PAS) for OpenEdge is a a next-generation AppServer/WebServer that launched with OE11.5 in December 2014. If you are on OE11.7 (or earlier), you can continue to use the classic AppServer and it is fully supported. However, you may want to begin your planning to migrate to PAS for OpenEdge as that is a requirement when you move to OE12. Thank you to Thomas for reminding us what Maintenance provides you. Yes, it gives you the right to move to new versions of OE at no additional cost, and yes, it gives you the right to get technical support from Progress. In addition, it gives you Trade In Value . What is Trade In Value? The amount you paid to purchase your license(s) can be applied towards the purchase of similar products. The example in this case is that the money that you paid for your classic AppServer licenses can be used towards the purchase of PAS for OpenEdge licenses. Think about that- what other software company lets you purchase licenses, use them for years, and then trade in the entire purchase value towards newer products? This is a huge benefit for Maintenance holders! So in the above example, it IS like buying a 2020 model of your 2017 car and getting all of the money you paid for your 2017 car to apply towards the purchase of your 2020 car! Wow!!
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