The JDE Connection

• Ep 68 – Compliance, Baselines, and Impact Analysis

  In this episode of the JDE Connection, hosts Chandra and Paul dive into the topic of managing and understanding JD Edwards baseline ESUs (Electronic Software Updates), focusing particularly on how they affect system updates and customizations. Chandra shares her real-life frustrations working with a third-party software integration, which uncovered missing bugs tied to a baseline ESU. Paul provides a thorough explanation of what baselines are, why they matter, and how they reset update dependencies, making them more manageable for customers. The conversation also covers strategies for interpreting lengthy impact analysis reports, the importance of object usage tracking, and the challenges of retrofitting custom objects. 01:10 Compliance Training Badge Incentives and Jury Duty 04:34 No Jury Duty, Heat, and Construction Projects 06:20 Project Frustrations 08:15 So....What is a Baseline? 13:50 Impact Analysis Panic Button 16:50 Object Usage Tracking to the Rescue 20:12 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: Baseline FAQ’s: https://support.oracle.com/epmos/faces/DocumentDisplay?_afrLoop=104746788911911&parent=EXTERNAL_SEARCH&sourceId=FAQ&id=626402.1&_afrWindowMode=0&_adf.ctrl-state=3tbauqq3x_4 Performing Impact Analysis: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/change-management/9.2.x/eotsu/performing-an-impact-analysis-1.html Understanding Object Usage Tracking: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/change-management/9.2.x/eotsu/understanding-object-usage-tracking.html 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 67 - UDO Security

  In this episode of the JDE Connection, hosts Chandra and Paul discuss recent updates in JD Edwards, including new features for enterprise automation, sustainability tracking, and long-awaited enhancements like rich text formatting in workflow messages, but the main focus of the episode is UDO (User Defined Object) Security. Paul explains what UDOs are—tools that allow users to personalize and extend JD Edwards functionality without heavy technical debt or custom coding—and describes their lifecycle. Chandra then walks through the steps to enable, secure, and manage UDOs, sharing real-world tips from her own organization and discussing best practices, especially around orchestrations and security roles. 00:55 JD Edwards Q3 Release 04:56 What are UDO’s again? 14:41 Feature Security 16:55 Action Security 22:00 View Security 26:05 Real Talk About UDO Security 33:23 Midwesternism Resources: Security Administration Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/9.2.x/eotsc/toc.htm 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 66 – Security Workbench Part III – Media Objects, Push Buttons, and more.

  Hosts Chandra and Paul continue their deep dive into JD Edwards Security Workbench, focusing on the various security types and controls available through P00950, excluding UDO security for now. They discuss the importance of empathy in customer communications, especially around the often-frustrating "functions as designed" (FAD) response and share strategies for users to advocate for enhancements. The episode details several security types, like media object security, data browser security, push button control, text block and chart control, and application query security—explaining their purposes and offering practical insights on when and why organizations might use them. The hosts also touch on miscellaneous controls like restricting access to read/write reports and external application calls, reflecting real-world use cases and system performance considerations. 02:54 FAD – Functions As Designed 12:25 Media Object Security Overview 14:11 Data Browser Access Control 16:55 Push Button Security 18:50 Text Block and Chart Control Security 20:00 Application Query Security 23:30 Read/Write Security (NUR) 26:55 External Call Security 27:45 Midwesternism of the Day

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• Ep 65 - BP4D Recap

  Hosts Chandra and Paul recap their experiences at the Blueprint 4D conference in Las Vegas, highlighting the increased attendance, energetic participation, and the influx of new faces within the JD Edwards (JDE) community. Chandra shares insights from wrapping up the Emerging Leaders Program, including rewarding group projects and building connections through vulnerability and teamwork. The hosts discuss the Executive Forum, focusing on leadership, rapid change management, data governance, communication styles, and the rising importance of empathy in IT. They note a significant conference shift: AI-related sessions outnumbered Orchestrator topics for the first time, reflecting AI’s growing impact and the challenges of adoption and documentation. Customer case studies showcased successful strategies for keeping JDE systems current and capitalizing on new features. The episode also features Chandra’s favorite fun session involving magic and comedy, and the duo’s reflections on their own live podcast event. 00:48 The Struggle Is Real 07:06 ELP Wrap Up 11:10 Executive Forum Highlights 16:16 Highlights from the Chris Laping’s Keynote Sessions 19:36 JDE Keynote Highlight: 2005 Called — It Wants Its ERP Back 22:17 Is it true there were More AI Sessions than Orchestrator Sessions? 28:39 Customer Success Stories 32:00 Magic, Laughter, and Lingo Bingo 35:54 Midwesternism of the Day 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 64 – Live from Blueprint4D: ‘Do For vs Do With’ and Lingo Bingo

  This episode is sponsored by ALLOut Security.In this live episode of the JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul celebrate reaching 10,000 downloads while broadcasting from the Blueprint 4D conference in Las Vegas. They dive into the thought-provoking concept of "do for versus do with," as introduced by keynote speaker Chris Laping. The discussion spotlights how JDE and business application professionals can proactively improve user experiences—sometimes even before users realize they have a need—while also emphasizing the importance of collaboration, trust-building, and iterative feedback. The episode also features an engaging game of "lingo bingo," packed with JDE trivia, Midwest culture references, and plenty of laughs. This episode captures the collaborative spirit and fun that defines both Blueprint4D and The JDE Connection podcast. 02:44 Discussing 'Do For vs. Do With' 15:10 Lingo Bingo LIVE 30:25 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: For more information on the Quest Emerging Leaders Program or to register for the next cohort: https://questoraclecommunity.org/quest-emerging-leaders-program/

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