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Ep 73 – Interviewing BAs Part 2 Aug 19, 2025

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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

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If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

Ep 72 – Interviewing BAs Part 1 Aug 12, 2025

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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

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If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

Ep 71 – Help! My CafeOne Doesn’t Work Due to iFrame Restrictions! Aug 05, 2025

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In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul delve into a real-world problem that started with a community post and quickly turned into a podcast-worthy tech support session. The culprit? iFrame restrictions breaking a CafeOne integration with a cloud-based AP solution. Joining us to talk through the problem and share possible solutions are community contributors Pete Cotton, from Irex Services LLC, and Andrew Ostdiek, from J.F. Shea Co. Inc, who (very kindly) responded to Chandra’s post on the Quest Tech SIG and then agreed to be roped into an episode.

02:20 The Problem: CafeOne iFrame Fail

06:35 Pete's Approach to solving the issue

10:45 Andrew’s Approach to solving the issue

21:41 Enhancement Request

24:19 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources:

E1: CAF1: Certain URL Contents Display Blank Page or Display the Message 'This content cannot be displayed in a frame' in Composite Application Framework(CafeOne) Setup (Doc ID 2240230.1): https://support.oracle.com/epmos/faces/SearchDocDisplay?_adf.ctrl-state=865e7rlb2_4&_afrLoop=114944382345831#CAUSE

Quest Enhancement: ID 16857 https://cloudnnf.questoraclecommunity.org/questenhancementtool/ViewEnhancement.aspx?id=16857

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Ep 70 – Orchestrator Components Jul 29, 2025

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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

Ep 69 – Orchestrator Resources Jul 22, 2025

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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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episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

Ep 68 – Compliance, Baselines, and Impact Analysis Jul 15, 2025

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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

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

Ep 67 - UDO Security Jul 08, 2025

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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

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org

Ep 66 – Security Workbench Part III – Media Objects, Push Buttons, and more. Jul 01, 2025

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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

Ep 65 - BP4D Recap Jun 24, 2025

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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

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org.

Ep 64 – Live from Blueprint4D: ‘Do For vs Do With’ and Lingo Bingo Jun 17, 2025

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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/

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