Key Features of PowerServer Web Applications

Powerful Desktop Features

• Experience robust UI and functionality typical of complex desktop applications.
• Seamlessly integrate with other Windows applications, OES/OCX/DLL, access Windows APIs, and leverage peripheral devices.
• The rich and intuitive UI eliminates the need for extensive user training while retaining all desktop-level capabilities.

Support for Both .NET and Java Technologies

• PowerServer Web applications utilize native .NET and Java EE middleware.
• They can be deployed on Microsoft IIS or leading Java EE application servers, benefiting from scalability and security provided by these platforms.
• PowerBuilder projects can coexist with .NET or Java projects and easily integrate with server-side .NET assemblies or Java EE components.
• Gradually transition to an API-enabled architecture for enhanced business value.

Flexible Deployment Options

• Flexibly deploy web applications to Windows or UNIX servers.
• Virtualize or adopt cloud solutions from leading providers as needed.
• Users can run web applications via various major web browsers installed on Windows operating systems or opt for Independent Web Applications (IWAs). IWAs run directly from the desktop without requiring a web browser, providing simplicity and convenience.

Deployment Architecture

Appeon applications are deployed in a standard n-tier architecture:

• Client Tier: Handles user interactions.
• Middle Tier (Application Server): Manages application logic.
• Data Tier (Database): Stores and processes data.

Each layer is logically separated, with appropriate Appeon components and third-party software installed according to their roles.

Web Client Software Requirements

• Supported Browsers:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
  • Microsoft Edge (versions 27 to 40)
  • Mozilla Firefox (versions 50 to 63)
  • Google Chrome (versions 50 to 70)
  • Opera (versions 45 to 56)
• Operating Systems:
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
• Optional: Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later (for viewing printed PDF DataWindows or reports)

Server Software Requirements

• Recommended:
  • Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2, or 2008 R2
• Optional:
  • Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7
• Framework: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.x
• Web Server: Microsoft IIS 7.5, 8.0, or 10