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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 migrating from Actuate and the enduring value of BIRT)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (The Engine, Designer, and Maximo Integration layer)
- Beyond the PDF (Capabilities for interactive viewing and data export)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign file to the end-user browser)
- BIRT’s role within Maximo (Handling Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Setting up the Development Environment (Implementing the lightweight "unzip-and-go" strategy)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a stand-alone application (Eclipse configuration and JVM parameter setup)
- Configuring the Workspace (Establishing the Maximo Project structure)
- Database Connectivity (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 compatible with Maximo)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Utilizing Master pages, grids, and tables)
- BIRT-Maximo Integration (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
- Performance Best Practices (Ensuring reports do not negatively impact server performance)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Dev Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Foundational SQL Knowledge: Competency in SELECT statements and basic data filtering.
- General Computer Literacy: The ability to manage file directories and extract ZIP archives.
- Understanding of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Candidates should grasp core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their roles within the application interface.
Target Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to connect business requirements with technical reporting solutions.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Specialists tasked with data extraction and ensuring operational visibility.
- Junior Administrators: Technical staff 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
