Interoperability Capabilities

A capability is a way to transfer information into JD Edwards EnterpriseOne or to retrieve information from JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. The interoperability matrix shows inbound and outbound capabilities and identifies capabilities that are appropriate for batch processing. Inbound capabilities enable you to inquire about data and update (add, change, or delete) data. With inquiry capabilities, you retrieve data for information purposes only. For example, you might want to see prices or availability of an item. You can perform update capabilities on an individual transaction basis or in a batch process, which consists of groups of transactions. An individual transaction update involves updating a single record (for example, adding a purchase order or creating an invoice). Batch processes, which are groups of transactions that typically involve updating multiple records, are usually scheduled to occur at a specific time and are non-interactive. For example, you can upload 10,000 orders to the database at the end of the day or obtain all of the pricing information that has changed and send that information to a web site at the end of the day.

The capabilities available for transferring information into and retrieving information from JD Edwards EnterpriseOne are described briefly in this chapter. Each capability is discussed in further detail in other chapters within this guide.