The JDE Connection

Paul and Chandra were joined by guest Andrew Schenone, Director of Business Systems at MacLean-Fogg, to discuss MacLean-Fogg's approach to staying code current with JD Edwards, highlighting their commitment to minimizing customizations, standardizing test scripts, and streamlining upgrade processes. One concept discussed was the evolution from lengthy, disorganized upgrades to a structured methodology involving standardized testing and comprehensive documentation. They also discussed the benefits of a stable internal team with deep business knowledge.
06:40 Introducing Andrew Schenone
09:10 Their JDE Implementation Journey
10:05 Standardized test scripts and minimizing base modifications
12:22 Determining critical test scripts
18:44 Midwesternism

In this episode, Chandra and Paul discuss Paul’s recent travels to Australia and New Zealand for an ANZ roadshow, where he engaged with JD Edwards customers and partners about modernization, SAAS, and customer successes. They explore the challenges many JD Edwards customers face worldwide, particularly the struggle to shift from infrequent, large upgrade cycles to a more agile, iterative approach with continuous adoption and improvement.
03:35 ANZ Roadshow Overview
06:39 Similar customer problems
16:35 Paul’s tips for adjusting to time differences
22:18 Feeling at home with JD friends
27:01 Midwesternism

In this episode, Chandra welcomes Clayton Seeley as a special guest to cohost to dive deeper into JD Edwards logs and developer tools. The conversation highlights key features introduced with release 9.2.9, such as enabling users to turn on their own debug logs, and the integration of the Performance Workbench tool into Server Manager, allowing for advanced log file analysis directly within the interface. They discuss the importance of user-specific logging, the new developer access levels being planned for Server Manager, and how these updates empower developers and business analysts without risking system integrity.
02:36 Enabling debug for your own user logging
07:27 Performance Workbench Tool
15:33 Future server manager development plans
21:31 Midwesternism

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul welcome Ken Piddington and Dee Muir to discuss the Quest Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), a development initiative designed to cultivate leadership skills within the Quest Oracle community. Ken, who created and leads the program, emphasizes the importance of intentional leadership development and describes how the program’s combination of core leadership competencies, mentorship, and real-world application helps participants grow both personally and professionally. Dee and Chandra, both past participants, share how the experience fostered self-awareness, intentionality in decision-making, and meaningful industry connections. The group highlights the program’s personalized approach—including tailored mentoring and regular check-ins—and its lasting impact on both individuals and their organizations, encouraging current and future leaders to take advantage of this opportunity before the upcoming cohort's registration deadline.
04:57 Introducing Ken Piddington and Dee Muir
05:00 The Why behind the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)
10:28 How did Dee feel she grew through the ELP?
12:44 Balancing technology and mindfulness
15:09 Valuable leadership program insights
17:32 Intentionality in the program
23:49 Manager and mentor check-ins
25:15 Investing in personal and employee development
29:16 Midwesternism of the Day
Resources:
Emerging Leaders Program: https://questoraclecommunity.org/quest-emerging-leaders-program/

In this episode, Chandra and Paul dive into the topic of logging and troubleshooting in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. They discuss the critical role various logs play in diagnosing system issues, explaining the types of logs commonly used, why support always asks for them, and the challenges of capturing them correctly. They share practical advice for enabling debug logs, highlight common mistakes, and outline how logs help support teams trace issues that are otherwise difficult to reproduce.
04:10 Understanding and using EnterpriseOne logs
08:03 Why capturing logs matters?
11:50 What are the various logs?
18:08 Common Troubleshooting Scenarios
24:12 Common Logging Mistakes
27:35 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources: https://support.oracle.com/support/?anchorId=&kmContentId=1060095&page=sptemplate&sptemplate=km-article