OpenEdge 12 Migration Strategies and Challenges

This whitepaper outlines the migration process from older OpenEdge versions to the OpenEdge 12 release family, specifically focusing on the upcoming Long Term Support (LTS) release, OpenEdge 12.8. It details the challenges organizations face when migrating from legacy systems, including concerns about compatibility, resource availability, reliability, and uncertainty. The document emphasizes the necessity of migration for modernization, scalability, and improved performance. It describes how OpenEdge 12.8 introduces features that facilitate migration, such as enhanced session monitoring, support for OpenAPI, and advanced command-line utilities. These features are designed to simplify the transition process while ensuring optimal application performance and security. Additionally, the whitepaper discusses the importance of leveraging Progress Professional Services for hands-on assistance in navigating the migration journey, highlighting the benefits of adopting tailored CI/CD strategies and modernizing user interfaces to enhance user experience.