10 J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld B73.3 and Windows Terminal Server
OneWorld tools conceal the code to allow you to create applications without
having to master a programming language. Developers can reuse objects
between applications or different purposes to provide consistency throughout
all OneWorld applications. OneWorld also provides a common interface
between applications, so when you move from form to form, you see the same
general setup.
Supports worldwide business requirements
OneWorld provides support for mixed currency and languages. It also
provides the ability to run OneWorld on platforms from servers to laptops. This
allows traveling consultants to enter records in OneWorld on their laptop, then
send these updated records over the Internet to keep records as updated as
possible.
Custom solutions without consequences
You can make custom solutions to business applications with little or no
consequences when you upgrade to a new release of OneWorld. This allows
you to maintain consistency, retain flexibility , and minimize the time required to
implement upgrades.
2.3 Recommendations for Configurable Network Computing
J.D. Edwards provides the following recommendations for Configurable Network
Computing:
Fewer is better
More computers mean more administration. It might be necessary at times to
add computers to your network, but try to use as few as possible.
Homogeneity
Try to have one type of server hardware, one operating system, and one
workstation operating system if possible. OneWorld supports a heterogeneous
network, but avoid this unless it is absolutely necessary.
Batch processing has advantages
Batch processing is more efficient than interactive or real-time processing.
Electronic commerce or electronic data interchange (EDI) is an excellent way
to process transactions. Store and forward processing is another form of batch
processing that allows the advantages of real-time editing and quick response
time at workstations.
Data warehousing
Offloading most report writing to a secondary computer or computers not only
relieves the processor load from the main server, it also increases the
response time of the interactive users. Fifty to seventy percent of computer
processing cycles are used for reporting and data analysis. Offloading this
processing to a separate data warehouse provides a substantial opportunity to
ensure satisfactory performance for both the interactive and batch users. It
also allows you to use analysis tools such as OLAP to analyze the data.
Processing mode
The type of processing mode you are using should depend on the volume of
data entry. Real-time processing can be used for low-volume data entry, while
store and forward processing should be used for high-volume data entry. You