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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
- BIRT philosophy and principles / What is BIRT? (Open-source reporting solutions for Enterprise Asset Management)
- BIRT vs. Classic Reporting (The rationale for moving away from Actuate and the benefits of retaining BIRT)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (Components including the Engine, Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Capabilities beyond PDF (Interactive viewing options and data export functionalities)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (Tracing the path from .rptdesign file to the end-user browser)
- BIRT's role within Maximo (Managing Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration mechanics (Exploring V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Setting up the Development Environment (Employing the efficient "unzip-and-go" methodology)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a stand-alone application (Configuring Eclipse and JVM parameters)
- Configuring the Workspace (Establishing the Maximo Project structure)
- Connecting to the Database (Adjusting mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC driver settings)
Core Development
- Creating your first report (Constructing a simple List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Composing SQL queries compatible with Maximo)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Working with Master pages, grids, and tables)
- Integrating BIRT with Maximo (Importing, Registering, and testing via the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Common Connection Issues (Addressing SSL, JDBC errors, and login failures)
- Logging and Debugging (Diagnosing root causes through log analysis)
Summary and Next Steps
- Best Practices for Performance (Optimizing reports to prevent server strain)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Dev Guide effectively)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Basic SQL Knowledge: Proficiency in SELECT statements and fundamental filtering techniques.
- General Computer Literacy: Capability to manage file directories and extract ZIP archives.
- Familiarity with Maximo Business Objects (User Level): A working understanding of core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their role within the application interface.
Target Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to align business requirements with technical reporting solutions.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Specialists focused on data extraction and enhancing operational visibility.
- Junior Administrators: Technical personnel beginning their involvement in Maximo system maintenance 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
