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'''Configurable Network Computing''' or '''CNC''' is [[JD Edwards]]'s (JDE) [[client–server]] proprietary architecture and methodology. Now a division of the [[Oracle Corporation]], Oracle continues to sponsor the ongoing development of the [[JD Edwards]] [[Enterprise Resource Planning]] ([[Enterprise resource planning|ERP]]) system, While highly flexible, the CNC architecture is [[wikt: proprietary|proprietary]] and, as such, it cannot be exported to any other systems. While the CNC architecture's chief 'Claim to fame', insulation of applications from the underlying database and operating systems, were largely superseded by modern web-based technology, nevertheless CNC technology continues to be at the heart of both JD Edwards' One World and Enterprise One architecture and is planned to play a significant role Oracle's developing ''fusion architecture'' initiative.<ref>[http://www.oracle.com/applications/fusion.html Oracle Fusion Information URL]</ref> While a proprietary architecture, CNC is neither an Oracle nor JDE product offering. The term CNC also refers to the systems analysts who install, maintain, manage and enhance this architecture. CNC's are also one of the three technical areas in the JD Edwards [[Enterprise Resource Planning]] [[Enterprise resource planning|ERP]] which include developer/report writer and functional/business analysts.
==The CNC architecture==
Oracle is continuing to develop the CNC technology and will incorporate key elements of the CNC technology into its Oracle Fusion project which will pull together technologies from JDE, [[PeopleSoft]] and its own application software technologies.
In the CNC architecture, a company's JD Edwards (JDE) [[business software]] applications run transparently insulated from both the [[database]] where the business data is stored as well as from the client [[computer]]'s underlying [[operating system]] and all other intervening JDE business applications servers.
In what has been known traditionally as [[client–server]] environments, applications must communicate across a combination of different hardware platforms, operating systems, and databases as including.
===Definition and strengths of the CNC Architecture===
According to the JD Edwards document, ''Configurable Network Computing Implementation'', the CNC architecture is defined as follows:
"CNC is the technical architecture for JD Edwards OneWorld and EnterpriseOne software. CNC enables highly configurable, distributed applications to run on a variety of platforms without users or analysts needing to know which platforms or which databases are involved in any given task.
"Configurable Network Computing an application architecture that enables interactive and batch applications, composed of a single code base, to run across a [[Internet protocol suite|TCP/IP network]] of multiple server platforms and SQL databases. ====Multi-foundation capability====
Another strength of JD Edwards is its multi-foundation architecture. This means
===Weaknesses in the CNC architecture===
====Specifications file corruption with JDE Applications up to 8.12====
Until the advent of EnterpriseOne applications version, 8.12 running on tools release/service pack 8.96, by far the most vulnerable aspect of the CNC technology was that proprietary object specifications had to be copied from the full client up to the applications server in order for a JDE user's data selection and processing options to be run as requested on the server. If those proprietary specifications became corrupted, the batch application object, in turn, on the applications server could become corrupted. A rebuild and redeploy of the object was the only fix. Likewise, if there is some intervening process that corrupts object specifications as they come down to the client PC, the related object could become corrupted and no longer function correctly. Since applications upgrade E812 and Tools Release or systems or foundational service pack, the proprietary specifications have been replaced with XML-based object properties which
====Specifications portability====
While copying the object specifications between the different
====Specifications readability====
Object specifications are not easily accessible to retrieve the data from, because they are in a proprietary format. A variety of interesting information is therefore hidden from the view. Some of this data can be retrieved, interpreted, and displayed by the standard JDE software, but in many cases, this may not be enough,
====Complexity of the architecture====
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====Third party applications scheduler enhancements====
There are a number of third
==CNC's interface with web-based technologies==
The advent of the [[
===Oracle releases E900 in late 2008 and E910 in 2011===
In the fall of 2008, Oracle brought out the E900 applications release and by the summer of 2011, the tools release was up to 8.98.4.3.
==JDENET and JDEBASE Middleware==
JDENET and JDEBase middleware are the two elements in the CNC architecture that allow JDE applications to communicate across heterogeneous distributed computing environments. JDENET handles communications at the [[presentation layer]] with other internal JDE
===JDENET===
JDENET is the [[message-oriented middleware
===JDEBASE===
JDEBASE
Language (SQL), depending on the data source request. The second way is as open APIs for advanced C language business function writing. JDE uses these APIs to dynamically generate platform-specific SQL statements. Thus, this middleware provides workstation-to-server and server-to-server database access. To accomplish this, both the legacy JDE ''OneWorld'' middleware as well as the newer JDE ''EnterpriseOne'' middleware incorporate database driver support for a variety of third-party database drivers including ODBC, for connection to Microsoft SQL server, OCI, for connection to Oracle database and Client Access 400 drivers for connectivity to IBM DB2.
==CNC systems analysts - also called CNCs==
Systems analysts that work in this field are known as JDE
Based on the size of the company implementing a JDE system, there may be one or more CNCs. In some small companies, there is no resident CNC, but some of the day-to-day CNC functions such as security and business program object builds and deployment is done by a JDE developer on staff while a third-party CNC is called in for non-routine, critical, and/or high-risk CNC work such as system upgrades and expansion. CNC is one of the three JDE areas of expertise, the others being the JDE developer who changes code and the JDE functional analyst who is the business subject matter and business processes expert.
==What's in a name - CNC==
In recent years, there has been much discussion among the CNC community on the title, "CNC."
==CNC-related functions==
{{Original research|section|date=August 2024}}
The CNC function entails a number of responsibilities or functions. Large companies may have an entire staff of CNCs, some working on security, others software change management which deploy changes in the JDE ERP system through the various stages of development, testing, and production. Other CNCs will troubleshoot performance issues, others will work on batch process automation and finally, a Senior CNC will manage the entire group and, in that capacity, will often function as the chief JDE systems architect.
===Basic CNC tasks===
In order to support this architecture, CNC analysts perform a wide variety of tasks. A frequent criticism of the CNC field is that it is too complicated to be learned in any less than 2–3 years. A number of overlapped functions are involved.<ref name="jdelist.com"/> Some or all of the following functions:
*CNC Systems Administration which includes user and application security, user (profile) account set up, user groups (roles), task relationship (menu), and task (menu item) management
*Planning and installation of business application patches also called electronic software updates or ESUs as well as underlying foundational code or programs called tools releases or service packs
*Building and deploying changes to the business applications called package builds
*Management of various development, testing and production business environments which are self-contained sub-systems
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*Basic system auditing and performance tuning tasks
*Development of software tools and processes automate repetitive CNC tasks
*Remote CNC management through various secure access systems
*Training both business analysts, programmers, and end-users on the overall use of the JDE ERP system
===CNC Schedulers===
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===Senior CNC tasks===
*JD Edwards
*Proven experience/expertise in complicated EnterpriseOne installations/upgrades in large-scale (often global) implementations
*Database management and experience/expertise with SQL databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2/400 with regards to EnterpriseOne
*Data Conversion using EnterpriseOne development tools
*Performance tuning of applications and web servers using Server Manager to analyze kernel processes and obtain log
*Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills (which requires a wide range of skills beyond JDE CNC skills such as networking, storage, database, operating system, and virtual infrastructures and the ability to work with people who are experts in these areas)
*Advanced expertise in the technical architecture for EnterpriseOne (e.g., Citrix servers,
*Experience in adding custom environments and custom
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*Expertise in multiple JDE system software configurations (multi-foundation), Tools Release Updates
*Experience in designing and implementing highly available infrastructure solutions using VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3 (ESX, Virtual Center/VCenter, VMotion, HA, DRS)
==CNC training==
{{Original research|section|date=August 2024}}
Because of the scope of the CNC functionality, the CNC function requires intensive training.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jdetips.com/WorkshopCatalog.asp |title=JD Edwards Training Catalog for World and EnterpriseOne Clients from JDEtips<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-09-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070820153403/http://www.jdetips.com/WorkshopCatalog.asp |archive-date=2007-08-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Oracle JD Edwards manages the officially required coursework, but many JDE business partners also offer training. A frequent criticism of CNC training is that far too many trainers and the syllabuses that they employ are so complicated as to be almost indecipherable to an incoming novice. The training is couched in techno-speak: terms such as ''path code'', ''environment'', OCM mappings are bantered about with overlapping and circular explanations that leave novices and introductory CNC students quite confused.{{Citation needed|date=March 2015}} As of 2000, there is no official certification program. A typical list of classes is as follows:
* Common Foundation – The common end-user JDE experience<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.coursemonster.co.uk/course/16265/|title = IT Training Courses | IT Certifications | CourseMonster}}</ref>
* System Fundamentals – An introductory top-down look at the CNC architecture
* CNC Foundation – Introduction to CNC architecture and function
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* Maintaining C Business Functions - How to build business functions using object development tools
* Upgrades and updates - the process of upgrading the JDE business toolset (B7333 - E900) or the underlying system/foundation "look and feel" code
* Development Tools Parts 1 and 2 - The use of the JDE software Report Design Aid, Table Design Aid, and other object development tools
* Optional training - Report writing and other development tools and functional business training (how the business processes affect the design and implementation of JDE ERP)
==Independent support for JDE CNCs==
A worldwide organization, [[Quest
==See also==
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*[[Enterprise resource planning]] also known as ERP
*[[Oracle Fusion Middleware]] Oracle Fusion middleware connectivity software
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
==External links==
*[http://www.oracle.com/applications/jdedwards-enterprise-one.html JD Edwards on the Oracle Website]
*[https://education.oracle.com/jd-edwards-enterpriseone-configurable-network-computing-92-certified-implementation-specialist/trackp_506 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurable Network Computing 9.2 Certified Implementation Specialist] certification
*[http://www.astradyne-uk.com/manuals/ir019510.pdf JDE OneWorld Xe Implementation on IBM iSeries AS/400 Servers]
*[http://www.jdelist.com a popular free site that has discussion forums on JDE issues including the CNC function]
*[http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=63023 Free LinkedIn group hosting many discussions administered by CNCs]
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