The JDE Connection

Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper
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The JDE Connection podcast series, hosted by Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper, serves as a valuable resource for the JD Edwards ecosystem. Our mission is to educate and inspire members of the JD Edwards community by conducting insightful interviews with various professionals, including Business Analysts (BAs), CNC experts, developers, and other knowledgeable participants. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software and empower our audience with practical insights and knowledge.

  1. 1天前

    Ep 83 – FDA for BA’s Part 2

    In this episode, Chandra and Paul dive into tracing data updates in JD Edwards applications using FDA (Form Design Aid) and related tools. Together, they walk through a practical example involving meter readings, discussing how to identify which tables and columns are being updated by an application. Paul shares a detailed, step-by-step approach to navigating event rules, named event rules (named ER), and underlying business functions, demystifying what can feel like a technical process for non-developers. The conversation highlights how both technical and business backgrounds can leverage these tools for problem-solving and troubleshooting.   05:23 Event Rules and Events Behind the Application  09:23 Function Logic and Data Structures  13:37 Named ER’s  22:00 Using “C” to view a Business Function  30:50 Business-Driven App Development  32:47 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 thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

    37 分钟

  2. 11月4日

    Ep 82 – Lessons in Marathons and Leadership

    In this episode, Chandra and Paul share their experiences running the Marine Corps Marathon, reflecting on both the physical and mental challenges they faced. The discussion highlights the importance of resilience, flexibility, and team support – lessons that apply to both marathon running and professional life. Chandra emphasizes how adapting to unexpected obstacles, like illness and disrupted training, can lead to redefining success and finding personal meaning in the journey. Paul connects these insights to leadership and career growth, noting that no achievement is truly solo, and that assembling a supportive team is crucial.   01:13 Paul and Chandra’s First Marathon Recap  08:35 Reflections on the Journey  11:10 Lessons in resilience, courage, and flexibility  11:25 Embracing Imperfect Plans  13:37 Success Requires a Strong Team  18:30 Push Through and Adapt  21:45 Adjusting Expectations for Success  24:32 Authentic Leadership Through Vulnerability  28:33 Midwesternism of the Day  Resources:  If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

    33 分钟

  3. 10月28日

    Ep 81 – FDA for BA’s

    In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul kick off a multi-part series that takes a peek inside of JD Edwards’s design tools, starting with Form Design Aid (FDA) to help you understand the question many JDE BA’s have asked: “What table is this application updating? ” Chandra shares her recent experiences transitioning into a new industry and navigating technical questions about equipment management data, illustrating how she used various resources like LearnJDE, Oracle support, and technical catalogs to find answers. Paul provides insights from a developer’s perspective, walking listeners through the use of Form Design Aid (FDA) to inspect event rules and business logic within JDE, explaining how to track what tables and business functions are involved in updates.   04:35 A common question asked  07:01 Paul suggests Form Design Aid  10:52 Navigating FDA  15:02 Printing event rules to file  21:11 Form Interconnects and Mapping Basics  26:27 EditDoc or EndDoc  32:10 Midwesternism of the Week  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 thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

    36 分钟

  4. 10月21日

    Ep 80 – Release 26: What’s New and Why It Matters

    In this episode, hosts Paul and Chandra dive into the latest updates delivered with JD Edwards Release 26. They discuss major enhancements across Oracle JD Edwards 3 primary areas of investment, applications, digital transformation, and system administration. They highlight new application features like improved foreign currency tolerance checks, reprinting invoices for held sales orders, and delegation of PO approval authority. The episode also covers significant digital platform enhancements, including customizable widgets, orchestration debugging improvements, and expanded form extension capabilities for Power Edit forms. On the CNC front, they touch on updates to scheduling, database clustering support, and UDO security optimization.   04:13 Release 26: Application Enhancements  09:50 Release 26: Localizations  12:14 Tools Enhancements: Digital Transformation  18:30 System Administration Enhancements  26:09 Platform Certifications  27:08 Midwesternism of the Day  28:43 LearnJDE: Release 26 Resources  Resources:  Release 26 Announcement: LearnJDE.com   Platform Statement of Direction

    31 分钟

  5. 10月14日

    Ep 79 – Dependences with Jason Rice

    In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul are joined by Senior Principal Software Engineer Jason Rice to dive into the complexities of dependencies within JD Edwards (JDE). The conversation covers the shift from major release upgrades to continuous integration and how this impacts dependency management for customers. Jason explains the types of dependencies—including logical and blind dependencies—and reveals how enhancements and bug fixes are intertwined in the current update model. The team discusses practical strategies for staying current with updates, minimizing technical debt, and handling customizations, all while emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance to avoid overwhelming upgrade projects.   06:00 Introducing Jason Rice  07:15 What are Dependencies?   08:28 Evolution of Continuous Delivery  13:17 Types of Dependencies  18:21 Why Dependencies Have Grown Over Time  22:17 Managing Dependencies in Real Life  26:18 Why Customizations Complicate Things  30:35 Staying Current Without Burning Out  37:58 Midwesternism of the Day  Resources:  If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

    41 分钟

  6. 10月9日

    Ep 78 - UXOne: Making JD Edwards look like 2025 not 2005

    In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul catch up on personal updates before diving into the main topic: JD Edwards’ UXOne user experience tools. They discuss how UXOne role-based, customizable pages help modernize the JD Edwards interface, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. Paul explains the Alert-Analyze-Act paradigm, which enables users to manage by exception, and emphasizes that organizations can easily personalize and configure UXOne pages to fit unique roles and workflows using hundreds of pre-built components. 00:58 Chandra’s Job Change and Marathon Training Update 04:50 Football Pool Updates 06:30 Why UX One Still Matters 09:49 Alert Analyze Act Paradigm: The Precursor to AI 13:40 It’s All About the Roles 23:44 Build Your Own (like LEGOs) 28:24 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/ux_one.html https://www.oracle.com/us/products/applications/jd-edwards-enterpriseone/jde-ux-solution-overview-3351606.pdf If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

    31 分钟

  7. 9月23日

    Ep 77 – INFOCUS Recap

    In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul recap their experiences at the recent INFOCUS conference, sharing both personal highlights and key takeaways from various sessions. They discuss their different approaches to the event, Paul focusing on customer meetings while Chandra attends and presents at education sessions, and notable sessions. The hosts also reflect on the vibrant community atmosphere, the challenge of choosing between many concurrent sessions, and memorable moments like matching sequin jackets, a tailgate-themed expo, and friendly games of cribbage. They emphasize the value of Quest conferences for all JDE users, from technical staff to leadership, and encourage listeners to “jump on the JDE bandwagon.” Wrapping up with gratitude for the organizers and contributors, they highlight the sense of family and connection that defines the JDE community.    06:35 What sessions did Chandra attend?    13:33 What other sessions did Chandra want to attend?    16:50 Customer Discussions Insights    23:02 Other Conference Highlights    28:13 Gratitude for Conference Efforts    31:12 Midwesternism of the Day

    34 分钟

  8. 9月16日

    Ep 76 - LIVE from INFOCUS 2025

    In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul are joined by Clayton Seeley, Senior Product Manager for J.D. Edwards System Administration, for a live session at InFocus 2025 in Denver. The episode focuses on the topic of Impact Analysis in JD Edwards, diving into how customers can use this functionality to better understand the effects of applying patches and updates to their systems. Clayton walks through Chandra’s recent impact analysis report, demystifies its various sections, and demonstrates the latest enhancements in the interactive Impact Analysis application and Update Manager. The discussion covers best practices for managing software updates, the importance of understanding dependencies and object customizations, and highlights tools like Change Assistant and object usage tracking.   04:45 Topic Introduction  07:34 What is Impact Analysis?  11:00 Page 2 and forward of the Impact Analysis  16:00 Change Assistant  18:01 Managing Complex ESU Dependencies  21:35 Newer JD Edwards Update Manager Features  25:49 Impact Analysis for Admins  27:37 Enable Object Usage Tracking  30:02 Questions from the Audience  40:23 Midwesternism of the Day  Resources:  Software update Impact Analysis: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/change-management/9.2.x/eotsu/software-update-impact-analysis-web.html#9-Using-the-Software-Update-Impact-Analysis-Tool-8  Screenshots can be found here: https://questoraclecommunity.org/learn/podcasts/the-jde-connection-episode-76-live-infocus-2025

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The JDE Connection podcast series, hosted by Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper, serves as a valuable resource for the JD Edwards ecosystem. Our mission is to educate and inspire members of the JD Edwards community by conducting insightful interviews with various professionals, including Business Analysts (BAs), CNC experts, developers, and other knowledgeable participants. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software and empower our audience with practical insights and knowledge.

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  • 创作者
    Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper
  • 活跃年份
    2024年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    85
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
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    © 2025 The JDE Connection
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