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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
- BIRT philosophy and fundamentals: What is BIRT? (Open source reporting for Enterprise Asset Management)
- BIRT vs. Classic Reporting (The rationale behind the shift from Actuate and the persistence of BIRT)
- BIRT features and architecture overview (Engine, Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Capabilities beyond PDF (Interactive viewing and data export options)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign file to the end-user browser)
- BIRT's role within Maximo (Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Developing the environment (Implementing the lightweight "unzip-and-go" strategy)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a stand-alone app (Eclipse configuration and JVM parameters)
- Workspace configuration (Structuring the Maximo Project)
- Database connectivity (Setting up mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Your first report (Constructing a basic List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL that Maximo can interpret)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Master pages, grids, and tables)
- BIRT-Maximo integration (Importing, Registering, and testing in the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Common connection challenges (SSL, JDBC errors, and login failures)
- Logging and Debugging (Identifying root causes via log analysis)
Summary and Next Steps
- Performance best practices (Ensuring reports do not negatively impact server performance)
- Resources and continued learning (Navigating the IBM Dev Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Basic SQL Proficiency: A working knowledge of SELECT statements and fundamental filtering techniques.
- General Computer Literacy: Competence in managing file directories and extracting ZIP archives.
- Maximo Business Object Awareness (User Level): Candidates should understand core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their function within the application interface.
Target Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to connect business requirements with technical reporting solutions.
- Report Developers & Business Analysts: Experts 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
