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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
- BIRT philosophy and core principles / What is BIRT? (Open source reporting for Enterprise Asset Management)
- BIRT vs. Classic Reporting (Why the industry shifted from Actuate and why BIRT remains the standard)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (The Engine, Designer, and Maximo Integration layer)
- More than just PDFs (Interactive viewing options and data export capabilities)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (Tracing the path from .rptdesign file to the end-user browser)
- How BIRT integrates with Maximo (Managing Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration Mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Preparing the Development Environment (Utilizing the lightweight "unzip-and-go" method)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a stand-alone application (Configuring Eclipse and JVM parameters)
- Configuring the Workspace (Establishing the Maximo Project structure)
- Establishing Database Connections (Setting up mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Your first report (Constructing a simple List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL queries that Maximo can process)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Implementing 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
- Best Practices for Performance (Ensuring reports do not negatively impact server performance)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Developer Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Foundational SQL Knowledge: Proficiency in SELECT statements and basic filtering techniques.
- General Computer Literacy: Competence in managing file directories and extracting ZIP archives.
- Understanding of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Candidates should have a solid grasp of core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their role within the application interface.
Target Audience
- Functional Consultants: Individuals seeking to align business requirements with technical reporting capabilities.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Professionals tasked with data extraction and enhancing 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
