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 

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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 

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: 

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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

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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 

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   

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul chat with Nick Velharticky, Principal Tech Support Engineer at Oracle, about the "Learn JDE" resource and how it can benefit JD Edwards users. The conversation dives into the differences between the Oracle Knowledge Management (MOS) site and LearnJDE, likening LearnJDE to a mall or IKEA for JDE knowledge—great for exploring new features, releases, and tutorials, not just troubleshooting. He demonstrates how users can compare releases, access rich resources like tutorials and technical papers, and use LearnJDE for building business cases for upgrades. The episode rounds out with insights on the power of Orchestrator for automation, strong community culture in JD Edwards. 

07:56 Introduction to Nick Velharticky 

12:39 The Power of Curiosity 

23:33 LearnJDE vs. Knowledge Garden: Doctor’s Office or Shopping Mall? 

26:20 LearnJDE landing page overview 

29:09 Release Comparison Tool 

32:31 Integrated Tools 

35:35 Platform Certifications 

37:10 Learning Paths and Tutorials 

40:33 Orchestrator Resources 

52:08 Premiere 10-Year Support Commitment 

54:00 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources: 

LearnJDE: https://learnjde.com/ 

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In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul dive into all the details about the upcoming INFOCUS conference, taking place September 9–11 in Denver. They walk listeners through the event agenda, highlighting everything from roadmaps and educational sessions to special interest group (SIG) meetings, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. Chandra and Paul emphasize the technical depth and practical value of the sessions, especially for those interested in JD Edwards innovations like Orchestrator, automation, upgrades, and AI integrations. Along the way, they call out must-attend presentations, fun social events, and a bit of friendly banter about party planning and conference “bling.” The episode is packed with tips for making the most of INFOCUS, and wraps up with encouragement to get involved—whether it’s through asking questions, attending SIGs, or just enjoying the community spirit.  

02:20 The fun begins Monday evening 

03:20 Tuesday Sessions 

09:55 Wednesday Sessions 

18:59 Thursday Sessions 

Resources: 

Please check the INFOCUS app for the latest up-to-date schedule. 

Quest Oracle Community: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/infocus/ 

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In this episode, hosts Paul and Chandra, along with guests Peggy Christensen, Rachelle Fettig, and Darren Young, dive into the process of interviewing and identifying top talent for Business Analyst (BA) roles within the JD Edwards (JDE) community. The discussion highlights the importance of skills such as problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, documentation, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and curiosity. The group shares their interview strategies, including assessing candidates’ documentation habits and problem-solving abilities, handling difficult situations with unhappy customers, and using lighthearted icebreakers to put interviewees at ease. They also emphasize evaluating candidates’ genuine interest in the company and position and discuss how body language and enthusiasm can reflect a person's fit for the role. 

01:06 Documentation Practices 

05:15 Customer Conflict Resolution Skills 

 08:57 Are you a dog person or a cat person? 

 13:21 Curiosity Counts 

 18:30 Ice Breakers and Interview Atmosphere 

 24:14 Questions BAs Should Ask Employers 

 28:00 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources:  

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In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul dive into the topic of interviewing for Business Analyst (BA) roles within organizations using JD Edwards. Joined by guests Peggy Christensen (Hamilton Telecommunications), Darren Young (Paul Mueller Company), and Rachelle Fettig (Cardinal Glass), the panel discusses the types of interview questions they use to assess candidates, with a particular focus on problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, adaptability, and fit with company culture. They share insights into identifying candidates who can troubleshoot effectively, aren’t afraid to admit when they don’t know something, and are willing to leverage team resources and learning tools. The group also touches on the evolving role of AI in the BA position, and the importance of candidates being open to experimenting with new technologies. 

03:33 Candidate Introductions 

09:05 Assessing problem solving 

16:11 How do you handle something you don’t know how to do? 

18:20 Embracing “I Don't Know'" 

22:02 Evaluating Project Experience 

23:00 AI's Impact on Job Security 

25:28 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources:  

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