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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
- BIRT philosophy and principles / What is BIRT? (Open-source reporting for Enterprise Asset Management)
- BIRT vs. Classic Reporting (Reasons for the transition from Actuate and the enduring relevance of BIRT)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (Engine, Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Going beyond PDFs (Interactive viewing options and data export capabilities)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign to the end-user's browser)
- The role of BIRT in Maximo (Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration Mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Preparing the Development Environment (The efficient "unzip-and-go" method)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a standalone application (Eclipse configuration and JVM parameters)
- Configuring the Workspace (Establishing the Maximo Project structure)
- Connecting to the Database (Setting up mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Your initial report (Constructing a basic List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Crafting SQL that Maximo can interpret)
- Report Layout and Styling (Master pages, grids, and tables)
- BIRT and Maximo Integration (Importing, registering, and testing within the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Common Connection Challenges (SSL, JDBC errors, and login issues)
- Logging and Debugging (Identifying root causes through log analysis)
Summary and Next Steps
- Performance Best Practices (Ensuring reports do not burden the server)
- Resources and Continued Learning (Navigating the IBM Developer Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Foundational SQL Skills: Proficiency in SELECT statements and basic filtering techniques.
- General Computer Literacy: Ability to navigate file directories and extract ZIP archives.
- Working Knowledge of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Candidates should understand core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their function within the application interface.
Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to align business requirements with technical reporting capabilities.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Experts responsible for data extraction and operational insight.
- Junior Administrators: Technical personnel beginning their path in Maximo system maintenance and reporting.
Testimonials (4)
That it was very practical.
Alfonso Ramos - Banco de Mexico
Course - Fundamentos de Integración de Datos Pentaho
Machine Translated
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
