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 benefits of retaining BIRT)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (The 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 (Journey from .rptdesign to the end-user browser)
- How BIRT integrates with Maximo (Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- How the Integration Works (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Setting up the Development Environment (Employing the lightweight 'unzip-and-go' method)
- 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 (Constructing a simple List Report from the ground up)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL 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 via logs)
Summary and Next Steps
- Best Practices for Performance (Ensuring reports do not negatively impact server resources)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Dev Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Basic SQL Knowledge: A grasp of SELECT statements and fundamental filtering techniques.
- General Computer Literacy: The ability to manage file directories and extract ZIP archives.
- Familiarity with Maximo Business Objects (User Level): Candidates must have a solid understanding of core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their function within the application interface.
Audience
- Functional Consultants: Professionals seeking to connect business requirements with technical reporting capabilities.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Specialists responsible for data extraction and operational oversight.
- Junior Administrators: Technical personnel embarking on their journey in Maximo system maintenance and reporting.
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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
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he was well prepared - and he is very sympathetic
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