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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 (Reasons for transitioning from Actuate and the persistence of BIRT)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (The Engine, the Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Beyond PDF Output (Interactive viewing capabilities and data export options)
Navigating the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The Maximo Report lifecycle (From .rptdesign file to the end-user’s browser)
- Integration of BIRT with Maximo (Handling Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration Mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Preparing the Development Environment (Adopting the lightweight "unzip-and-go" strategy)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a stand-alone application (Eclipse configuration and JVM parameters)
- Workspace Configuration (Establishing the Maximo Project structure)
- Database Connection (Setting up mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Creating your first report (Developing a basic List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL queries compatible with Maximo)
- Report Layout and Styling (Master pages, grids, and table structures)
- BIRT and Maximo Integration (Importing, registering, and testing within the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Typical Connection Challenges (SSL issues, JDBC errors, and authentication failures)
- Logging and Debugging (Interpreting logs to identify root causes)
Summary and Next Steps
- Performance Best Practices (Ensuring reports do not strain server resources)
- Resources and Advanced Learning (Exploring the IBM Development Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Foundational SQL Knowledge: Proficiency in SELECT statements and basic data filtering.
- General Computer Literacy: Skills in managing file directories and extracting ZIP archives.
- Basic Understanding of Maximo Business Objects: Participants should have a working knowledge of core Maximo entities (like Work Orders and Assets) and their function within the application interface.
Target Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to align business requirements with technical reporting capabilities.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Experts focused on data extraction and enhancing operational visibility.
- Junior Administrators: Technical personnel beginning their career 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
