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/ 

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Hosts Chandra and Paul walk listeners through the Security Workbench, breaking down the differences between inclusive and exclusive security, emphasizing why organizations should plan security strategy thoughtfully for scalability, maintenance, and performance. They also share practical details about how some companies manage access at the application, action, row and column security. The episode provides hands-on guidance about application, action, row, and column security—explaining real-world scenarios on how to limit access to specific applications, buttons, data records, and sensitive information.  

06:00 Why Security Workbench Matters 

06:46 Inclusive vs. Exclusive Security   

09:05 Application Security Overview 

14:58 Action Security Overview 

17:42 Row Security Overview 

22:56 Column Security Overview 

26:53 Midwesternism of the Day 

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 (JDE) security with guests Andrew Ostdiek, Matthias Freitag, and Nimesh Patel. The conversation kicks off with the importance of naming conventions when managing User Defined Objects (UDOs) and how early oversight in this area can prevent disorganization and headaches down the line. The panel shares candid stories and lessons learned, emphasizing the need for governance, simplicity, and structure to avoid chaos and maintain effective security management as JDE capabilities expand. As the episode unfolds, the group discusses the increasing pressure of audits, evolving security roles, and best practices for tackling the constant changes that JDE environments demand. They stress keeping security models as straightforward as possible to make troubleshooting and implementing new requirements manageable—highlighting that complexity can become an obstacle.  

06:35 Why Naming Conventions Matter   

10:22 Governance: It’s Not just for Data  

14:50 Continuous Security Evolution 

16:33 The Cost of Complexity 

19:05 Audit Pressure is Real 

28:20 Have you achieved your Security Dream State? 

36:35 Midwesternism of the Day 

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 kick off a multi-part series focused on security within JD Edwards (JDE) environments. Joined by guests Andrew Osick, Matthias Freitag, and Nimesh Patel, the conversation dives into real-world approaches to security ownership, role structures, and the critical importance of segregation of duties (SOD) across different organizations. The panel discusses how security responsibilities are often shared among business analysts, CNC teams, IT, and business stakeholders, emphasizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all model and that company-specific needs and compliance requirements dictate unique setups. The discussion also highlights the challenges and evolving best practices related to user defined objects (UDOs), including how organizations balance flexibility for end users with maintaining control and compliance.  

07:35 Security Panel Introductions 

11:56 Security – Who Owns It 

24:41 Security Models – Role Based/Process Driven or Otherwise 

29:03 UDO Security – A Different Paradigm 

40:14 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources: 

Security Administration Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/9.2.x/eotsc/toc.htm 

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Ep 57 – Interview with Chris Laping Part 2 

Hosts Paul and Chandra continue their enlightening conversation with guest Chris Laping. The discussion delves into transformative business approaches, emphasizing the importance of identifying root problems before investing resources. Chris challenges traditional tech collaboration strategies, advocating for a "done for you" approach over "done with you" to drive true innovation. The episode is sprinkled with Midwestern cultural insights, culminating in Chris sharing a personal story highlighting the distinct Midwestern way of life.  

00:47 What's new in JDE? 

06:07 Observation Errors and the Fruit Salad Story   

10:46 Who is Chris Laping? 

16:17 AI and the Art of the Possible   

22:36 Done For You vs. Done With You   

31:00 Breaking Out of Siloed Thinking   

38:55 Lessons from the C-Suite   

39:53 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources 

BLUEPRINT 4D - https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/blueprint4d/ 

Chris Laping the Author - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01CESZ05K 

People Before Things Company - https://peoplebeforethings.co/ 

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Hosts Paul and Chandra engage in a wide-ranging conversation with Chris Laping, bestselling author, 4 x CIO, and keynote speaker at BluePrint4D 2025. They discuss topics including the importance of company culture, emotional intelligence, and the challenges of leadership. Chris shares insights on how personal attitudes and approaches can impact workplace culture and emphasizes the significance of care in leadership rather than control. The discussion also touches on the current trend of AI in the business world, cautioning against overhyping new technologies without thoughtful integration. Additionally, they explore the importance of self-awareness and being easy to work with, noting its impact on one’s career and relationships within an organization. The episode provides listeners with valuable perspectives on navigating the modern business landscape. 

00:00 Admiring John Butcher's Leadership 

02:09 JDE Connection Introduction   

06:06 Power of Culture 

09:58 Four Wall Managment 

30:45 Emotional Intelligence in Action 

35:53 Choosing Authentic Voices 

41:20 Navigating AI Hype with Thoughtfulness 

Resources 

BLUEPRINT 4D - https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/blueprint4d/ 

Chris Laping the Author - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01CESZ05K 

People Before Things Company - https://peoplebeforethings.co/ 

The Emotional Intelligence Network - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/75300/ 

The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593718720/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 

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In episode 55 of the JDE podcast, hosts Paul and Chandra discuss Paul's recent trip to Houston, where he attended a JD Edwards strategy networking meeting focused on AI. They delve into artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies, emphasizing the importance of managing expectations and taking a methodical approach to implementing AI in business. They highlight the need for good data governance and suggest starting with low-hanging fruit for quick wins.   

06:15 AI Overwhelm: What Even is AI? 

13:24 What customers are saying 

15:12 Manage expectations 

17:16 Start small and go for quick wins 

20:19 Data: The fuel and the Filter 

23:55 Trust but Verify 

27:28 Protecting data 

39:28 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources 

JD Edwards and Oracle AI - https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/jde-ai.html 

OCI AI Services - https://www.oracle.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-services/ 

Generative AI Agents - https://www.oracle.com/artificial-intelligence/generative-ai/agents/ 

n this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul continue their conversation about the history of JD Edwards with Ward Quarles. The episode emphasizes the cultural cornerstone of relationships and community within JDE with conversation that covers the evolution of JDE from its beginnings in 1977, customer engagement and the development of the JDE ecosystem. They reminisce about JDE's growth, employee training processes, and expansion into global markets. Ward shares personal anecdotes about his journey with JDE.  

06:13 Built on Customer Collaboration 

09:04 Data Dictionary was the path to Low Code/No Code  

11:38 JDE College: Employee Training Program 

18:08 International Expansion 

22:45 Building Software by Building Relationships  

26:02 It’s Small World: JDE Connections 

33:34 Culture and Legacies 

36:55 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources 

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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 

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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 

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