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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 (The reasons for transitioning from Actuate and the continued relevance of BIRT)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (The Engine, Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Beyond the PDF (Interactive viewing capabilities and data export options)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign file to the end-user browser)
- How BIRT fits in with Maximo (Managing Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- How the Integration Works (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Setting up the Development Environment (The lightweight "unzip-and-go" approach)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a stand-alone application (Eclipse configuration and JVM parameters)
- Configuring the Workspace (Establishing the Maximo Project structure)
- Connecting to the Database (Configuring mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Your first report (Constructing a basic List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL queries that Maximo can process)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Utilizing Master pages, grids, and tables)
- Integrating BIRT with Maximo (Importing, Registering, and testing within the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Common Connection Issues (Addressing SSL, JDBC errors, and login failures)
- Logging and Debugging (Identifying root causes through log analysis)
Summary and Next Steps
- Best Practices for Performance (Ensuring your reports do not compromise server performance)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Developer Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Foundational SQL Skills: A basic understanding of SELECT statements and elementary filtering.
- General Computer Proficiency: The ability to manage file directories and extract ZIP archives.
- Knowledge of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Candidates should comprehend core Maximo entities (like Work Orders and Assets) and their function within the application interface.
Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to connect business requirements with technical reporting solutions.
- Report Creators & Business Analysts: Experts tasked with data extraction and enhancing operational visibility.
- Junior Administrators: Technical personnel embarking on their career in Maximo system maintenance and reporting.
Testimonials (4)
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
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The diversity of topics covered
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Machine Translated
he was well prepared - and he is very sympathetic
Oliver - Post CH AG
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lots of pratical exercises
