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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 rationale for transitioning from Actuate and the benefits of BIRT)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (Engine, Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Beyond the PDF (Interactive viewing capabilities and data exports)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign to the end-user browser)
- How BIRT integrates with Maximo (Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration Mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Setting up the Development Environment (The lightweight "unzip-and-go" approach)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a standalone application (Eclipse configuration and JVM parameters)
- Configuring the Workspace (Establishing the Maximo Project structure)
- Connecting to the Database (Configuring mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Your first report (Creating a simple List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL queries compatible with Maximo)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Master pages, grids, and tables)
- Integrating BIRT with Maximo (Importing, Registering, and testing within the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Common Connection Issues (SSL, JDBC errors, and login failures)
- Logging and Debugging (Identifying root causes through logs)
Summary and Next Steps
- Best Practices for Performance (Optimizing reports to prevent server overload)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Developer Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Basic SQL Knowledge: Familiarity with SELECT statements and fundamental filtering techniques.
- General Computer Literacy: Capability to manage file directories and extract ZIP archives.
- Understanding of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Candidates must comprehend core Maximo entities (Work Orders, Assets, etc.) and their function within the application interface.
Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to align business requirements with technical reporting solutions.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Specialists tasked with data extraction and operational visibility.
- Junior Administrators: Technical staff beginning their path 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
