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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 (Reasons for transitioning from Actuate and the enduring value of BIRT)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (Engine, Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Beyond the PDF (Interactive viewing capabilities and data export options)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign files to the end-user browser)
- The role of BIRT within Maximo (Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration Mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Establishing the Development Environment (The lightweight “unzip-and-go” method)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a standalone application (Eclipse configuration and JVM parameters)
- Configuring the Workspace (Setting up 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 that Maximo can interpret)
- 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 log analysis)
Summary and Next Steps
- Performance Best Practices (Ensuring reports do not negatively impact server performance)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Development Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Basic SQL Proficiency: Familiarity with SELECT statements and fundamental filtering techniques.
- General Computer Literacy: Capability to manage file directories and extract ZIP archives.
- Acknowledgment of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Applicants should understand core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their role within the application interface.
Target Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to connect business requirements with technical reporting solutions.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Specialists responsible for data extraction and operational insights.
- Junior Administrators: Technical personnel beginning their expertise 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
