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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
- BIRT concepts and core principles / What is BIRT? (Open-source reporting for Enterprise Asset Management)
- BIRT compared to Classic Reporting (The shift from Actuate and the enduring value of BIRT)
- Snapshot of BIRT capabilities and structure (Engine, Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Going beyond PDFs (Interactive display options and data export features)
Grasping the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The life cycle of a Maximo Report (Tracing the journey from .rptdesign file to the user’s browser)
- BIRT’s role within Maximo (Handling Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration Mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Preparing the Development Environment (Using the efficient "unzip-and-go" method)
- Setting up BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as an independent application (Configuring Eclipse and JVM settings)
- Adjusting the Workspace (Organizing the Maximo Project structure)
- Linking to the Database (Configuring mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Your initial report (Constructing a basic List Report from the beginning)
- Data Sets and Sources (Composing SQL that Maximo can process)
- Report Structure and Styling (Master pages, grids, and tables)
- Merging BIRT with Maximo (Importing, registering, and validating in the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Typical Connection Problems (SSL issues, JDBC errors, and login failures)
- Logging and Debugging (Identifying root causes through logs)
Summary and Future Steps
- Performance Best Practices (Ensuring reports do not overload the server)
- Learning Resources (Exploring the IBM Dev Guide)
Requirements
Requirements
- Foundational SQL Skills: Proficiency in SELECT commands and basic data filtering.
- Standard Computer Proficiency: The ability to navigate file systems and decompress ZIP files.
- Awareness of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Trainees must grasp key Maximo components (like Work Orders and Assets) and their function within the interface.
Target Audience
- Functional Consultants: Individuals aiming to close the divide between business needs and technical reporting.
- Report Creators & Business Analysts: Specialists tasked with data retrieval and operational insight.
- Junior Administrators: Technical personnel beginning their path in Maximo system upkeep and reporting.
Testimonials (3)
Deepthi was super attuned to my needs, she could tell when to add layers of complexity and when to hold back and take a more structured approach. Deepthi truly worked at my pace and ensured I was able to use the new functions /tools myself by first showing then letting me recreate the items myself which really helped embed the training. I could not be happier with the results of this training and with the level of expertise of Deepthi!
Deepthi - Invest Northern Ireland
Course - IBM Cognos Analytics
he was well prepared - and he is very sympathetic
Oliver - Post CH AG
Course - Splunk Fundamentals
lots of pratical exercises
