The JDE Connection

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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In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul are joined by guest John Holder to discuss virtual batch queues (VBQs) in JD Edwards software. The conversation delves into the functionality and benefits of VBQ, including improved scalability and elasticity for batch job processing. John Holder outlines the historical context and technical challenges that led to the development of VBQ, highlighting how it allows jobs to be moved more easily between servers, enhancing flexibility and efficiency. The episode also touches on the significance of Oracle's community engagement and volunteer efforts.  

00:50 What’s Happening in JDE Land 

04:00 Introducing John Holder and VBQ 

07:43 Background of VBQ 

17:00 What exactly is Virtual Batch Queues 

29:11 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-hosts-setup/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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Hosts Chandra and Paul are joined again by guest Clayton Seeley discuss various aspects of JD Edwards systems, focusing on how JDE customers leverage technology for business success. The episode addresses a listener's question about CNC roles adapting to cloud and hybrid environments, highlighting areas like security, networking, and OS tuning. They also discuss the importance of understanding CNC operations, object lifecycle, and package building processes, which have been streamlined with the latest updates to reduce build time significantly. Additionally, they emphasize the collaborative effort required among business analysts, developers, and CNC administrators to optimize system performance and address issues effectively.  

02:14 Listener Question and Answer 

05: 38 Quest Membership 

07:37 Who Owns Security? 

13:06 Object and Packages 

16:14 Improved Package Build Performance 

30:18 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources:  

Listener Q&A: Extend and Transform JD Edwards with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) 

Quest Membership Bundle: https://questoraclecommunity.org/jd-edwards-bundle/ 

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Legendary Jersey Post: https://x.com/DavidBakhtiari/status/1175978460835192837 

Hosts Chandra and Paul kick off the episode with updates and events in the JD Edwards community. Guest Clayton Seeley provides insight into various technical aspects, such as blue-green deployment and zero downtime package deployment, INI files, environments, and path codes. Additionally, they discuss Object Configuration Mapping (OCM) and the importance of proper mapping for performance. Virtual batch queues and their role in load balancing are touched upon, marking a significant advancement in system efficiency.  

00:48 What’s New with JDE? 

02:33 Quest Emerging Leaders Program Information Session  

07:06 Zero Downtime Deployment Solutions 

12:06 Print Servers 

14:19 What’s the JDE INI File? 

15:40 Environments and Path Codes 

19:08 Object Configuration Management Mapping 

24:01 Virtual Batch Queues  

28:07 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources:  

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Administration - https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/index.html 

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Architecture - https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/architecture.html 

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Zero Downtime: https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/jdedwards/White%20Papers/zerodowntime_tb.pdf 

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne OCM Mappings: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/9.2.x/eotsa/understanding-creating-ocm-mappings.html 

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Virtual Batch Queues: 

https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/jdedwards/White%20Papers/VirtualBatchQueues_Tech_Briefing.pdf 

Quest Emerging Leaders Program Information Session: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/webinars/elp-info-session-feb2025/ 

Special Olympics – Minnesota Polar Plunge: 

https://specialolympicsminnesota.org/get-involved/fundraisers/polar-plunge/ 

Hosts Chandra and Paul engage in a conversation with guest Clayton Seeley, Senior Principal Engineer and Product Manager for EnterpriseOne Foundation and Lifecycle Management at Oracle. The discussion centers around the basic concepts of Configurable Network Computing (CNC) and the architecture of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, including components such as the database server, enterprise server, and web application server. Clayton explains the role of the system administrator (or CNC) and the different servers involved in the system, highlighting the complexities and tasks managed by CNC professionals. 

01:43 Introducing Clayton Seeley 

05:15 What is CNC?  

07:00 EnterpriseOne Architecture 

10:40 Servers for your Administrator  

14:36 Summary of EnterpriseOne Server Types 

16:56 Knowing where to start with log capture.  

19:54 Load Balancing   

21:20 Midwesternism   

Resources 

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Administration - https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/index.html 

 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Architecture - https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/architecture.html 

 Chilly Open - https://chillyopen.wayzatawestmetrochamber.com/events/photo/?eventDisplay=past 

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In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul celebrate their one-year anniversary of the podcast and update listeners on upcoming events for the JDE community. They delve into the intricacies of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, focusing on tables, applications, and UBEs. Chandra and Paul discuss the concept of understanding naming conventions for tables and applications, which aids in navigating and troubleshooting E1. They emphasize the importance of processing options in applications, with insights into how Chandra approaches troubleshooting user issues, particularly with batch applications and the challenges of identifying update UBEs. 

 01:15 What’s new with JDE? 

 04:46 The Method to the Madness 

 05:25 Tables 

 10:25 Interactive Applications 

 13:58 Reports (UBE’s) 

 20:58 Troubleshooting Tips 

 28:20 Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources: 

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Development Guidelines for Application Design Guide - JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Naming Conventions Overview 

Hosts Chandra and Paul continue their dive into the world of User Defined Objects (UDOs) within JD Edwards. They revisit the concept of UDOs, explaining that these tools empower users to tailor their JD Edwards experience without heavy reliance on IT for customizations. The episode touches on the significant impact of orchestrations in automating tasks, integrating external systems, and enhancing user interactions with E1 business logic. Additionally, the hosts discuss the capabilities of workflow management UDOs like notifications, tasks, watchlists, Workflow Studio, and the Enterprise Process Modeler. These tools help streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce dependency on IT.  

00:25 Birthday, Anniversary, and Marathon 

09:17 What’s new with JDE? 

12:06 Overview of UDOs 

15:34 Orchestrations 

23:50 Workflow Management 

31:35 Midwesternism of the day 

Resources: 

EnterpriseOne Documentation - Using and Approving User Defined Objects: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/cross-product/9.2/eotpr/user-defined-objects-udos-overview.html 

Product Catalog: https://apexapps.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=103254:23:3825609159188 

Use Cases - you can browse through a series of practical examples of where customers have leveraged orchestrator on LearnJDE.com - https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/usecases.html 

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Chandra and Paul, the duo, dive into JD Edwards (JDE) User Defined Objects (UDOs). They explain how these enhancements, like text and image tiles, grid formats, and saved queries, improve user experience and efficiency without needing traditional coding skills. They also touch on E1 Search and the Citizen Developer Framework. The episode aims to raise awareness about the powerful customizability and user empowerment within JDE, while engagingly weaving in personal anecdotes and casual humor. 

03:01 What’s new with JDE? 

05:15 Focusing on JD Edwards EnterpriseOne platform's user-defined objects. 

08:19 Overview of UDOS and their practical applications. 

10:15 Personalization UDOs 

27:35 Extensibility UDOs 

37:22 Midwesternism of the day 

Resources: 

EnterpriseOne Documentation - Using and Approving User Defined Objects: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/cross-product/9.2/eotpr/user-defined-objects-udos-overview.html 

Product Catalog: https://apexapps.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=103254:23:3825609159188 

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Hosts Chandra and Paul delve into the intricacies of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne logistics modules, covering inventory management, outbound inventory management, warehouse management, and the transportation management module. They explore features like real-time tracking, EDI support, and UX1 role-based pages, emphasizing the modules' capacity to streamline operations, optimize space, and enhance visibility into the global supply chain. Chandra and Paul highlight the system's ability to automate complex supply chain tasks, manage costs through various methods, and handle dual units of measure, showcasing its vital role in ensuring operational efficiency and financial clarity.  

06:65 Logistics isn’t just moving goods from point a to point b 

08:30 Inventory Management 

15:00 Outbound Inventory Management 

19:22 Warehouse Management 

23:54 Transportation Management 

28:05: Midwesternism of the Day 

Resources: 

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Logistics: https://www.oracle.com/applications/jd-edwards-enterpriseone/solution-logistics/ 

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