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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 shift away from Actuate and the enduring relevance of BIRT)
- Overview of BIRT Features and Architecture (The Engine, the Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Capabilities Beyond PDF (Interactive viewing options and data export features)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The Lifecycle of a Maximo Report (Journeying from .rptdesign file to the end-user browser)
- BIRT's Role in Maximo (Handling Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration Mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Setting Up the Development Environment (The efficient "unzip-and-go" method)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a Stand-Alone Application (Eclipse configuration and JVM parameters)
- Configuring the Workspace (Establishing the Maximo Project structure)
- Establishing Database Connectivity (Configuring mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Your First Report (Constructing a simple List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL that is compatible with Maximo)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Working with Master pages, grids, and tables)
- Integrating BIRT with Maximo (Importing, Registering, and testing within the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Common Connection Challenges (Addressing SSL issues, JDBC errors, and login failures)
- Logging and Debugging (Identifying 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 Skills: Proficiency with SELECT statements and basic data filtering.
- General IT Proficiency: Competence in managing file directories and extracting ZIP archives.
- Working Knowledge of Maximo Business Objects: An understanding of core Maximo entities (e.g., Work Orders, Assets) and their function within the user interface.
Target Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to connect business needs with technical reporting capabilities.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Specialists responsible for data extraction and enhancing 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
