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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 moving away from Actuate and the enduring nature of BIRT)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (Engine, Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Beyond the PDF (Interactive viewing and data exports)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign to the end-user browser)
- How BIRT fits in with Maximo (Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- How the Integration Works (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 stand-alone 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 (Building a simple List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL that Maximo understands)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Master pages, grids, and tables)
- Integrating BIRT with Maximo (Importing, Registering, and testing in the Report Administration app)
Troubleshooting
- Common Connection Issues (SSL, JDBC errors, and login failures)
- Logging and Debugging (Finding the "why" in the logs)
Summary and Next Steps
- Best Practices for Performance (Ensuring reports do not negatively impact server performance)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Dev Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Foundational SQL Knowledge: Familiarity with SELECT statements and basic filtering techniques.
- General Computer Literacy: Competence in managing file directories and extracting ZIP archives.
- Knowledge of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Candidates must comprehend core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their function within the application interface.
Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to align business requirements with technical reporting capabilities.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Specialists responsible for data extraction and operational insights.
- 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
