In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul continue their discussion from the previous week, diving deeper into JD Edwards Orchestrator. They offer an accessible introduction to what the Orchestrator is, who can benefit from it, and some prerequisites needed to use it (like being on a certain Tools release and having specific servers configured). Paul and Chandra break down the main components of Orchestrator—including form requests, data requests, report requests, watch lists, connectors, custom requests, messages, rules, cross references, whitelists, and how to schedule orchestrations—explaining their functionality and practical applications. They emphasize how Orchestrator enables automation, integration, and monitoring within JD Edwards, making complex processes easier and opening doors for business process improvements without heavy custom coding.  

06:19 Are you set up for Orchestrator? 

08:31 Chandra asks Paul, how would you describe the Orchestrator? 

13:54 Chandra asks ChatGPT, how would you describe the Orchestrator? 

18:40 Orchestrator Components 

35:34 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources: 

Orchestrator Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/cross-product/9.2/eotos/jd-edwards-enterpriseone-orchestrator-overview.html 

LearnJDE: Orchestrator 

Quest E1 Tech SIG: https://questoraclecommunity.my.site.com/s/group/0F9UT00000005w90AA/jde-e1-tech-sig 

Quest Orchestrator Content Center: JD Edwards Orchestrator - Quest Oracle Community 

The Orchestrator Enthusiasts LinkedIn Group - (25) JDE Orchestrator Enthusiasts | Groups | LinkedIn 

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul discuss the

challenges of context switching in their professional roles and share updates

about upcoming JD Edwards events, including recaps and resources made available

from the recent Blueprint 4D conference. Chandra talks about her journey in

building her first JD Edwards Orchestrator orchestration, highlighting both the

challenges and learning resources for newcomers. The conversation features a

deep dive into where to find Orchestrator training, documentation, community

groups, and practical advice from both hosts and other community members. They

also touch on the value of sharing knowledge within the JDE community.

00:50 Context Shifting

05:20

Quest's BP4D Content and Blogs

10:21

Chandra builds her first Orchestration

11:40

Seeking Orchestrator Resources

15:25

Orchestrator Training Tips and Resources

25:53 Midwesternism of

the Day

Resources:

LearnJDE: Orchestrator

Quest E1 Tech SIG: https://questoraclecommunity.my.site.com/s/group/0F9UT00000005w90AA/jde-e1-tech-sig

Quest

Orchestrator Content Center: JD Edwards Orchestrator - Quest Oracle

Community

The

Orchestrator Enthusiasts LinkedIn Group - (25) JDE

Orchestrator Enthusiasts | Groups | LinkedIn

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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 

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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 

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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 

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 

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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/ 

This episode is sponsored by AllOut Security.

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul dive deep into JD Edwards (JDE) security. The conversation explores how security settings are structured within JDE. Chandra and Paul walk listeners through the hierarchy and sequence of various security types, explaining their real-world usage, potential pitfalls, and best practices. Listeners receive candid advice on navigating security workbench complexity, understanding user/group/public security precedence, and practical ways to troubleshoot or lock down access as needed. The episode also highlights challenges like ensuring data integrity when multiple people manipulate processing options or data selections. The hosts touch on useful tools, desired system enhancements, and the importance of balancing robust security with efficient user experience.  

 01:08 What's new in JDE? 

 06:13 JD Edwards Security Hierarchy 

 08:30 Processing Option Security 

 09:25 Data Selection 

 15:23 Hyper Exit Security 

  17:07 Tab Security 

 22:10 Exclusive Application Security in Payroll 

 24:28 Midwesternism of the Day 

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul dive into the Quest Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), a nine-month initiative designed to cultivate and enhance leadership skills for mid-career professionals in the Oracle ecosystem. Joined by ELP participants, Karla Pappas, Eric Maxon and Arul TT, the conversation explores their diverse backgrounds and personal journeys through the program. The guests reflect on key elements such as one-on-one mentoring, capstone projects, and the value of networking with peers from different Oracle platforms, highlighting how these experiences challenged them to step outside their comfort zones, develop self-awareness, and embrace continuous learning. From discovering various leadership frameworks to building confidence and learning to rely on each other's strengths, the episode showcases how the program transcended professional development and fostered genuine camaraderie.  

01:25 What is the Quest Emerging Leaders Program  

03:00 Guest Introductions 

08:36 What has the experience been like for each of you? 

21:52 What was your favorite component of the program? 

28:30 Introvert, Extrovert, or Omnivert 

34:50 Did it meet your goals?  

38:44 Did this program change the way you look at leadership? 

47:41 Would you recommend this program? 

54:13 Midwesternism  

Resources:  

For more information on the Quest Emerging Leaders Program or to register for the next cohort: https://questoraclecommunity.org/quest-emerging-leaders-program/ 

In this episode hosts Chandra and Paul dive into all things Blueprint 4D, Oracle’s major JD Edwards-focused conference taking place June 9–13 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. They walk listeners through a day-by-day preview of the event, highlighting keynotes—including talks by Chris Laping, Gary Grieshaber and Paul Houtkooper —Oracle roadmap sessions, and an array of customer-led presentations on topics like AI, orchestrations, cybersecurity, and process automation. Special attention is given to networking opportunities like SIG meetings, roundtables, executive forums, a live recording of The JDE Connection, and a new series of “pit stop” technical Q&A stations, as well as the always-popular Exhibitor Showcase. 

01:23 What’s happening with JDE? 

02:18 Announcement of The PeopleSoft Connection Podcast 

05:35 Monday June 9th highlights 

09:33 Tuesday June 10th highlights 

21:10 Wednesday June 11th highlights 

31:46 Thursday June 12th highlights 

41:31 Friday June 13th highlights 

44:37 "Pit Stops" 

46:11 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources:  

For more information on BLUEPRINT4D or to register: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/blueprint4d/ 

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected].