Course Outline
Introduction
- BIRT philosophy and principles / What is BIRT? (Open-source reporting for Enterprise Asset Management)
- BIRT vs Classic Reporting (The reasons for moving away from Actuate and why BIRT remains relevant)
- Overview of BIRT features and architecture (The Engine, Designer, and the Maximo Integration layer)
- Beyond the PDF (Interactive viewing and data export capabilities)
Understanding the Maximo-BIRT Bridge
- The lifecycle of a Maximo Report (From .rptdesign file to the end-user's browser)
- How BIRT integrates with Maximo (Security, Parameters, and Data Sources)
- Integration Mechanics (V7ViaOverMaximo logic and the Script Library)
Getting Started
- Setting up 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 (Establishing the Maximo Project structure)
- Connecting to the Database (Configuring mxreportdatasources.properties and JDBC drivers)
Core Development
- Creating your first report (Building a simple List Report from scratch)
- Data Sets and Data Sources (Writing SQL queries 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 in the logs)
Summary and Next Steps
- Best Practices for Performance (Ensuring your reports do not strain server resources)
- Resources and Further Learning (Navigating the IBM Developer Guide)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Basic SQL Knowledge: Familiarity with 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 comprehend core Maximo entities (such as Work Orders and Assets) and their function within the application UI.
Audience
- Functional Consultants: Individuals seeking to align business requirements with technical reporting solutions.
- Report Authors & Business Analysts: Professionals tasked with data extraction and enhancing operational visibility.
- Junior Administrators: Technical staff beginning their roles in Maximo system maintenance and reporting.
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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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
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