Progress Openedge 102b Serial New [2021] Guide
Progress OpenEdge 10.2B
To manage or retrieve licensing information for , you need to access specific system files or the Progress portal. Licensing for this version consists of a Serial Number and Control Codes (sometimes referred to as IPE Keys), which are essential for installation and adding new products. 1. Finding Serial Numbers for Installed Products
NEW
If by "serial new" you meant the function applied to a SERIAL field: In 10.2B, using NEW on a SERIAL field doesn't make sense because NEW is typically used for object instances (classes), not database fields. Instead, the correct pattern is: progress openedge 102b serial new
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If you need to retrieve a or lost serial number for a product you own: Progress OpenEdge 10
Progress Software Corporation plans to release future versions of OpenEdge, including OpenEdge 11.0, which is expected to include several new features and enhancements. Do not use third-party key generators due to
Understanding SERIAL and NEW in Progress OpenEdge (10.2B)
SEQUENCE
If you meant a version newer than 102b (e.g., 12.2 or 12.8), the concept remains identical. However, Progress has added objects and GENERATED BY DEFAULT AS IDENTITY (more SQL-standard). The "serial new" pattern is still:
- Do not use third-party key generators due to high security risks.
- Contact Progress Support: If you are an existing customer, they can retrieve your legacy serial numbers.
- Upgrade: If this is for a new project, do not use 10.2B. It is over a decade old. Download OpenEdge 12 for a trial license, which is free for development and evaluation purposes (usually valid for 30 days or restricted user counts).
- Contact your ISV: If you are installing a specific piece of software that requires 10.2B, the vendor of that software is the only entity that can legally provide the serial key.