SQL Server 2012 Requirements for FASTFIRSTROW

Previous to Microsoft SQL Server 2012, the database supported an internal function called FASTFIRSTROW, which by default is used by JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. However, that functionality is no longer supported in SQL Server 2012. Therefore, users running SQL Server 2012 must manually change the jde.ini file settings on their database server to disable this functionality. Otherwise, you cannot delete any object or perform certain database specific operations.

It is recommended that you use Server Manager to verify the following setting in the jde.ini file on your Enterprise Server:

[DB SYSTEM SETTINGS]
FASTFIRSTROW = N