The JDE Connection

• Ep 53 – History of JDE with Ward Quarles

  In this episode of the JDE podcast, hosts Paul and Chandra are joined by Ward Quarles to discuss the history of JD Edwards. Ward Quarles, provides an in-depth look at the origins of JD Edwards, including the significance behind the company's name. Ward recounts how these founders' varied backgrounds contributed to the development of JD Edwards' innovative software solutions. The episode delves into the company's founding principles, the evolution of its products, and its enduring culture of approachability and customer collaboration. 06:53 Introduction to Ward Quarles 12:18 What's in a name? 13:27 Were the founders' accountants or in IT? 15:51 The founders' roles in developing the software 25:19 The Culture of JD Edwards 28:33 Happy Hour Networking results in the infamous Napkins 31:30 How did JD Edwards become so good at software development? 38:47 Midwesternism of Day Resources If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected]

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• Ep 52 – Discussing Virtual Batch Queues with John Holder Part II

  In this episode of The JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul, along with guest John Holder, discuss the concept and benefits of Virtual Batch Queues (VBQ). They explore how VBQ architecture is designed to enable elasticity, allowing for the dynamic allocation of server resources for batch processing, and how this approach addresses potential bottlenecks in system performance. The discussion further includes practical applications and configurations of VBQ, use cases for both new and existing JDE environments. 02:20 Training, Coaching, and Gadgets 08:55 Files to Database 14:01 Where to use VBQ 18:08 Single Threaded Queues 20:00 Managing Default Queues in Release 22 24:45 Default Logging Options 28:13 Midwesternism of the Day Resources Oracle Learning Library – Virtual Batch Queues - https://apexapps.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=44785:24:102875833166452:::24:P24_CONTENT_ID,P24_PREV_PAGE:29781,1 Virtual Batch Queues Technical Brief - https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/jdedwards/White%20Papers/VirtualBatchQueues_Tech_Briefing.pdf Oracle By Example – Understanding Virtual Hosts Setup – https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/understanding-virtual-hostssetup/index.html Understanding Virtual Hosts Architecture - https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/9.2.x/eotsw/understanding-virtual-hosts-architecture.html Product Catalog - https://apexapps.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=103254:8:102112198098775::NO::P8_FEATURE_ID,P8_PRODUCT_ID,P8_LAYER_ID:215469822930181352957224698826660799571,208136276869697198410960926144257606832,208126803266040266183916346690997863598 If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected]

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• Ep 51 - Virtual Batch Queues with John Holder

  In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul are joined by guest John Holder to discuss virtual batch queues (VBQs) in JD Edwards software. The conversation delves into the functionality and benefits of VBQ, including improved scalability and elasticity for batch job processing. John Holder outlines the historical context and technical challenges that led to the development of VBQ, highlighting how it allows jobs to be moved more easily between servers, enhancing flexibility and efficiency. The episode also touches on the significance of Oracle's community engagement and volunteer efforts. 00:50 What’s Happening in JDE Land 04:00 Introducing John Holder and VBQ 07:43 Background of VBQ 17:00 What exactly is Virtual Batch Queues 29:11 Midwesternism of the Day Resources Oracle Learning Library – Virtual Batch Queues - https://apexapps.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=44785:24:102875833166452:::24:P24_CONTENT_ID,P24_PREV_PAGE:29781,1 Virtual Batch Queues Technical Brief - https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/jdedwards/White%20Papers/VirtualBatchQueues_Tech_Briefing.pdf Oracle By Example – Understanding Virtual Hosts Setup – https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/understanding-virtual-hosts-setup/index.html Understanding Virtual Hosts Architecture - https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/9.2.x/eotsw/understanding-virtual-hosts-architecture.html Product Catalog - https://apexapps.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=103254:8:102112198098775::NO::P8_FEATURE_ID,P8_PRODUCT_ID,P8_LAYER_ID:215469822930181352957224698826660799571,208136276869697198410960926144257606832,208126803266040266183916346690997863598 If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected].

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• Ep 50 - Security, Objects, Packages, and Builds with Clayton Seeley

  Hosts Chandra and Paul are joined again by guest Clayton Seeley discuss various aspects of JD Edwards systems, focusing on how JDE customers leverage technology for business success. The episode addresses a listener's question about CNC roles adapting to cloud and hybrid environments, highlighting areas like security, networking, and OS tuning. They also discuss the importance of understanding CNC operations, object lifecycle, and package building processes, which have been streamlined with the latest updates to reduce build time significantly. Additionally, they emphasize the collaborative effort required among business analysts, developers, and CNC administrators to optimize system performance and address issues effectively. 02:14 Listener Question and Answer 05: 38 Quest Membership 07:37 Who Owns Security? 13:06 Object and Packages 16:14 Improved Package Build Performance 30:18 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: Listener Q&A: Extend and Transform JD Edwards with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Quest Membership Bundle: https://questoraclecommunity.org/jd-edwards-bundle/ If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected]. Legendary Jersey Post: https://x.com/DavidBakhtiari/status/1175978460835192837

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• Ep 49 – Zero Downtime, INIs and More with Clayton Seeley

  Hosts Chandra and Paul kick off the episode with updates and events in the JD Edwards community. Guest Clayton Seeley provides insight into various technical aspects, such as blue-green deployment and zero downtime package deployment, INI files, environments, and path codes. Additionally, they discuss Object Configuration Mapping (OCM) and the importance of proper mapping for performance. Virtual batch queues and their role in load balancing are touched upon, marking a significant advancement in system efficiency. 00:48 What’s New with JDE? 02:33 Quest Emerging Leaders Program Information Session 07:06 Zero Downtime Deployment Solutions 12:06 Print Servers 14:19 What’s the JDE INI File? 15:40 Environments and Path Codes 19:08 Object Configuration Management Mapping 24:01 Virtual Batch Queues 28:07 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Administration - https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/index.html JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Architecture - https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/architecture.html JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Zero Downtime: https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/jdedwards/White%20Papers/zerodowntime_tb.pdf JD Edwards EnterpriseOne OCM Mappings: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/9.2.x/eotsa/understanding-creating-ocm-mappings.html JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Virtual Batch Queues: https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/jdedwards/White%20Papers/VirtualBatchQueues_Tech_Briefing.pdf Quest Emerging Leaders Program Information Session: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/webinars/elp-info-session-feb2025/ Special Olympics – Minnesota Polar Plunge: https://specialolympicsminnesota.org/get-involved/fundraisers/polar-plunge/

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