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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 transitioning from Actuate and the longevity of BIRT)
- BIRT features and architecture overview (The Engine, Designer, and Maximo Integration layer)
- Beyond PDFs (Interactive viewing capabilities and data export options)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign file to the end-user browser)
- Integrating BIRT with Maximo (Managing Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Setting up the Development Environment (Employing the lightweight "unzip-and-go" method)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a stand-alone application (Eclipse configuration and JVM parameter setup)
- Configuring the Workspace (Structuring the Maximo Project)
- Connecting to the Database (Configuring mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Creating your first report (Developing a simple List Report from the ground up)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL queries compatible with Maximo)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Utilizing master pages, grids, and tables)
- Integrating BIRT with Maximo (Importing, registering, and testing within the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Common Connection Issues (Addressing SSL, JDBC errors, and login failures)
- Logging and Debugging (Identifying root causes through log analysis)
Summary and Next Steps
- Performance Best Practices (Optimizing reports to prevent server resource exhaustion)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Dev Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Basic SQL Knowledge: Familiarity with SELECT statements and fundamental filtering concepts.
- General Computer Literacy: Proficiency in managing file directories and extracting ZIP archives.
- Understanding of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Candidates should comprehend core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their role within the application interface.
Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to align business requirements with technical reporting solutions.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Experts tasked with data extraction and enhancing operational visibility.
- Junior Administrators: Technical personnel 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
