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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. Legacy Reporting (The rationale for transitioning from Actuate and the reasons BIRT remains the standard)
- Overview of BIRT capabilities and structure (The Engine, the Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Capabilities beyond PDFs (Interactive viewing options and data export features)
Comprehending the Maximo-BIRT Connection
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign file to the end-user’s browser)
- How BIRT integrates with Maximo (Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration Mechanism (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Setting up the Development Environment (The lightweight “extract and run” 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 (Configuring mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Your initial report (Creating a basic List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL queries that Maximo can process)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Master pages, grids, and tables)
- Integrating BIRT with Maximo (Importing, registering, and testing within the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Common Connectivity Issues (SSL problems, JDBC errors, and authentication failures)
- Logging and Debugging (Identifying root causes through log analysis)
Summary and Future Steps
- Best Practices for Performance (Ensuring reports do not impact server stability)
- Resources and Further Education (Navigating the IBM Developer Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Basic SQL Proficiency: Familiarity with SELECT statements and fundamental filtering techniques.
- General Computer Skills: Capability to manage file directories and extract ZIP archives.
- Knowledge of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Candidates should understand key Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their role within the application interface.
Target Audience
- Functional Consultants: Individuals seeking to connect business requirements with technical reporting solutions.
- Report Developers & Business Analysts: Professionals tasked with data retrieval and enhancing operational visibility.
- Junior Administrators: Technical personnel beginning their roles 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
