The client is a prominent provider of senior living services, specializing in the development, ownership, and operation of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) – also known as Life Plan Communities – across multiple states in the US. With a rich history and a commitment to providing exceptional care, the client offers a continuum of living options, from independent living to skilled nursing, ensuring residents can age in place with dignity and receive the support they need.
As part of a comprehensive Enterprise Transformation and IT Modernization initiative, the client strategically decided to migrate its JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.2 ERP system from its on-premises environment to the secure and scalable Microsoft Azure cloud. This strategic move aligned perfectly with the organization's overarching business continuity and security objectives.
Concurrently, the migration presented an ideal opportunity to upgrade to the latest 64-bit JDE EnterpriseOne Tools release and code set, unlocking significant performance enhancements and access to the latest innovations. Recognizing the need for a streamlined and standardized environment, the client also prioritized the removal of redundant custom environments and the implementation of data archiving and purging strategies to optimize system performance and reduce storage costs.
"Our upgrade went smoothly, and we were able to eliminate some unneeded customizations. I’m excited to be able to take advantage of the automations that the new toolset affords. "
- Nate Hauenstein, VP of IT Operations
To ensure a smooth and successful transition, the client partnered with ennVee, a leading provider of Oracle JD Edwards consulting services. ennVee played a pivotal role throughout the project, providing expert guidance in:
Recognizing the significant advantages of modernizing their JD Edwards environment, the client strategically leveraged the cloud migration to perform a critical JDE Tools Release upgrade. This strategic move involved transitioning to the latest 64-bit release and code set, unlocking access to a wealth of enhancements, including improved performance, enhanced security features, and access to the latest innovations within the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne platform.
Microsoft Azure was selected as the target cloud platform for this migration. This decision was driven by several key factors, including the client's prior positive experience with Microsoft technologies. Additionally, Azure's robust security and compliance features, including FedRAMP High Authorization, were highly appealing. Furthermore, Azure's seamless integration with Microsoft's comprehensive suite of database and Business Intelligence (BI) solutions proved to be a significant advantage.
ennVee provided comprehensive CNC support throughout the migration process. ennVee addressed critical license issues. A thorough review of the existing JDE 9.2 infrastructure and server architecture was conducted. The current CNC 9.2 environment strategy was also carefully analyzed and optimized. A robust and secure JDE 9.2 server infrastructure was built in a non-production environment. This included the installation of deployment servers, enterprise servers, Web JAS servers, and CNC workstations.
A deployment package was built and deployed to CNC Fat clients and enterprise servers. JDE 9.2 64-bit and JDE web servers were thoroughly tested. JDE 9.2 was subsequently installed on development servers and third-party MTRs, ensuring the readiness of all JDE servers. A PY920 environment was created, incorporating retrofit objects from the development environment. CRPDTA/CRPCTL were rigorously validated.
JDE 9.2 was installed on the production-build environment. MTRs were reviewed, and the readiness of all JDE servers was confirmed. JDE 9.2 was then installed on enterprise servers. The 9.2 database package was successfully loaded. JDE 9.2 was subsequently installed on web servers. The installation planner was executed, followed by the installation and configuration of server manager.
The required set of ESUs/ASUs were installed. A production package was built and deployed. Fat client installations were thoroughly tested, and the language pack was successfully installed. JDE 9.2 production JAS web servers were installed and configured. Central objects were meticulously copied from the 32-bit environment to the 64-bit environment. Kernels were fine-tuned for optimal performance. SYS, DD, and OL data were migrated from the non-production database to the production database, followed by a full build in the production environment. Finally, the successful go-live was achieved, followed by ongoing production support.
The ennVee team implemented several key solutions to address the specific requirements of this project:
The transition to 64-bit processing provided several key advantages for the client. By leveraging the 64-bit architecture, the client maximized the potential of their existing JD Edwards environment.
This transition also future-proofed their JD Edwards investment by mitigating the risks associated with hardware and software obsolescence inherent in 32-bit technology. Furthermore, the 64-bit migration paved the way for seamless adoption of future JD Edwards product enhancements and innovations.
Notably, significant performance improvements were observed, including enhanced interactive response times and faster batch processing runtimes. Finally, the 64-bit transition enabled seamless operation on modern 64-bit platforms, optimizing system performance and efficiency.
