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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
- BIRT philosophy and fundamentals / What is BIRT? (Open-source reporting solutions for Enterprise Asset Management)
- BIRT compared to Classic Reporting (The rationale behind moving from Actuate to BIRT)
- BIRT features and architecture overview (Covering the Engine, Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Capabilities beyond PDF (Interactive viewing options and data export features)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Integration
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign file to the end-user's browser)
- How BIRT operates within Maximo (Handling Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Setting up the Development Environment (Using the lightweight "unzip-and-go" method)
- Installing BIRT Designer 4.3.1 as a standalone application (Configuring Eclipse and JVM parameters)
- Configuring the Workspace (Establishing the Maximo Project structure)
- Connecting to the Database (Setting up mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Creating your first report (Developing a basic List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL queries compatible with Maximo)
- Report Layout and Formatting (Using 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 (Ensuring reports do not negatively impact server performance)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Developer Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Basic SQL Understanding: Familiarity with SELECT statements and fundamental filtering techniques.
- General Computer Skills: Ability to navigate file directories and extract ZIP archives.
- Understanding of Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Applicants should understand core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their function within the application interface.
Target Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals aiming to connect business requirements with technical reporting capabilities.
- Report Creators & Business Analysts: Specialists responsible for data extraction and operational insights.
- Junior Administrators: Technical staff beginning their experience in Maximo system maintenance and reporting.
Testimonials (4)
That it was very practical.
Alfonso Ramos - Banco de Mexico
Course - Fundamentos de Integración de Datos Pentaho
Machine Translated
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
