The JDE Connection

In this episode, Chandra and Paul are joined by Yanncik Melendez, Senior Manager for Oracle Support, to discuss the recent modernization of the Oracle support portal. The conversation centers on the new look and feel of the portal, search functionalities, and changes in bug tracking and certification access. Yannick Melendez explains how searching for bugs now requires an SR (service request) and emphasizes the importance of accurate filtering and using the product filter to navigate the expanded JD Edwards services. They also address user questions, offer tips for using the new interface, and highlight the continuity of support processes despite the platform shift.02:30 Introduction to Yannick Melendez04:53 Modernizing the Support Platform06:01 Bug Tracking and Support Process10:30 The New MOS Search Tips14:54 Certifications Search Guidance17:35 Customer Support Resources21:55 JDE Milestone Events23:15 Older SRs in New Portal25:11 Midwesternism of the DayResources:New MOS Documentation:https://support.oracle.com/knowledgefs/?docId=MC1 (portal documentation and video demo)https://support.oracle.com/knowledgefs/?docId=KA10 (MOS Information Center)If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected]

In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, Chandra and Paul reconnect after Paul's brief absence, discussing the challenges and benefits of hosting solo and duo episodes. Paul shares highlights from his recent travels to Europe for Oracle's Applications Unlimited (AU) Sales Days, offering insights into how JD Edwards customers across various European cities engage with regional user groups, product updates, and collaborative mini-conferences. The hosts explore business trends around centralized versus decentralized IT structures and how these models impact technical debt, innovation, and adoption within organizations. 04:33 Where was Paul? 08:25 Oracle's Applications Unlimited Conference Overview 12:01 ERP's Role in Business Strategy 13:30 Centralized vs. Decentralized Business Models 16:58 AI Discussions Surprisingly Absent 21:52 Midwesternism of the Week Resources: If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected]

In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, Chandra hosts solo while Paul is in Europe presenting and meeting with customers. Chandra recaps her snowy Colorado experience post-Thanksgiving and highlights a useful tool for business analysts: the “Search Event Rule Objects” application (P95110), which simplifies accessing and reviewing event rules without involving developers or risking accidental changes. She connects this topic to previous episodes on Form Design Aid, emphasizing how it empowers analysts to troubleshoot, validate logic, and write clearer requirements more independently. 05:10 What Tables Does this Application Update Revisited 08:03 P95110 Search Event Rule Objects 08:50 Why is P95110 so helpful for BA’s 10:33 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: Document 626534.1 How do you print Event Rules to a file? https://support.oracle.com/support/?kmContentId=626534&page=sptemplate&sptemplate=km-article If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected]

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Chandra and Paul pause their usual programming to express gratitude to their listeners, colleagues, and partners. The hosts exchange heartfelt thanks for each other's contributions and creativity, acknowledge Oracle's commitment to the JD Edwards product and its roadmap, and appreciate Quest and the production crew—including their editor—for making the podcast possible. Above all, they celebrate the supportive, collaborative JDE community, promising to continue sharing episodes that inspire, educate, and connect everyone in the ecosystem.

In this episode, Chandra and Paul dive into a detailed discussion on JD Edwards’ Form Design Aid (FDA). They explore how to trace where application values come from—whether tables or calculated logic—using FDA, highlighting a challenging example with the Job Status Inquiry and a more straightforward one with the Contract Billing Line Inquiry. The hosts emphasize practical troubleshooting tips, the usefulness of FDA for business analysts, and the power of reverse engineering in JD Edwards. 04:54 Running Adventures Overseas 07:14 Where are these values coming from? 10:25 Job Status Inquiry Complexity Explained 13:15 A Simpler Case: Contract Billing Inquiry 16:04 Data Fields vs. Business View 19:23 Business View Update and Fetching 23:30 Understanding Application Behavior Easily 28:02 Understanding Form Tools Discrepancies 29:10 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: Form Design Aid: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/development-tools/9.2.x/eotfd/development-tools-form-design-aid-overview.html If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected]