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© 2011 IBM Corporation Effective Reporting in Maximo Pam Denny Designer and Architect, Maximo Reporting

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© 2011 IBM Corporation

Effective Reporting in Maximo

Pam DennyDesigner and Architect, Maximo Reporting

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© 2011 IBM Corporation

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Agenda1. Maximo Reporting Evolution

2. Open Reporting Architecture– Maximo 6.x– Maximo 7.1– Maximo 7.5

3. Best practices for upgrading your reports to Version 7

4. Reference Materials and Questions

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V5.0: 2001

Func

tion

alit

y

V5.2: 2003

V7.5: 2011

V7.1: 2008

V6.0: 2005

V6.2: 2006

Reporting Evolution: 10 Years

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V5.0: 2001

Func

tion

alit

y

V5.2: 2003

V7.5: 2011

V7.1: 2008

V6.0: 2005

V6.2: 2006

J2EE Architecture

Tight Reporting Maximo Integration

Open Architecture

Security

Performance

Configurability

Ease of Use

Best Practices

Data AnalysisReporting Evolution:Functionality Focus

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External Report Integration

V6 Reporting

Open Database Platform

Business Objects XI Enterprise

DB2

Embedded Reporting

Tool

V7 Reporting

(V7RI)

Reporting Options: Maximo 6

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Business Objects/Crystal Reporting IntegrationEnables Clients to utilize legacy reporting tool

Maximo 6 Maximo 7.1BusinessObjects Crystal Reports XI

SP1 (BOXI Release 1)BusinessObjects Crystal Reports XI

SP2 (BOXI Release 2)

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External Report Integration

Maximo Database

Maximo Server

External Reporting System

Creating powerful, value add reports internal to Maximo Framework

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Open Database Platform

Maximo Database

Maximo Server

External Reporting System

Creating powerful, value add reports external to Maximo Framework

External Reporting Tool

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External Report Integration

V6 Reporting

Open Database Platform

Business Objects XI Enterprise

DB2

Embedded Reporting

Tool

V7 Reporting

(V7RI)

Reporting Options: Maximo 6

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Version 6 Report Updates: Actuate (Embedded Tool)The IBM Actuate relationship ended on December 31, 2010

IBM no longer accepts or distributes Actuate related fixes in existing or future product updates

IBM no longer distributes Actuate software (ex. iServer, erdPro)

Clients can continue to use their existing Actuate Software in accordance with their Maximo license

IBM will continue to offer limited support on Actuate usage through IBM products’ release End of Service (EOS) dates

Version 6

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Maximo 6.2 Fix Packs no longer cumulative for reportingBeginning with 6.2.6.1 fix pack, Actuate report files no longer included

If you are considering 6x fixpack updateAnd are on an early 6x fixpack releaseApplying 6.2.7+ fix packs can negatively impact reporting capabilities

Reference: http://bit.ly/o3ojZR

Interim Release Status6.0.x and 6.1 Releases End of Service Sept 30, 2011

6.2.x thru 6.2.5 No Longer Available

6.2.6 Reconfigured to 6.2.6.1

6.2.7, 6.2.8 6.2.7, 6.2.8

Moving forward: Maximo 6 Releases Version 6

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Maximo 6 Maximo 7 Reporting

Responding to Maximo 6 Report UpdatesNew Maximo 6 Report Option (V7RI)*

• Powerful new reporting option streamlining your Report Upgrade- Maximo 6 uses Maximo 7 as its reporting server

• Utilizes entitled V7 product, install, reports, templates

Version 6

*V7RI = Version 7 Report Integration

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V7RI Top Level Architecture

Maximo Database

Maximo Version 6 Server

Maximo V7 Report Server

(BROS)

ERI

V6 DatabaseV7 Reporting Database

Repository for Report Design Files

Existing V6 Data

REPORT REPORTDESIGN

+ Other REPORT Objects

Version 6

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V7RI Reporting Top Level Architecture

Version 6 Database

Application Server

Application Server

Maximo 6

Maximo BROS V 7

Submit Report Request

Extracts Report Design File from V7 Database. Processes against V7 Instance

1

2

3

Utilizes Maximo Data from V6 database

4Report Displays

BIRT EngineMaximo 7

Application Server

Version 7 Database

Version 6

ERI

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V7RI Features1. Streamlines future report upgrades

2. Proven solution deployed world wide today

3. Enables usage of Version 7 report functionality

4. Capitalizes on existing installation and administration

5. Provides access to Version 7 docs and best practices

6. Delivers consistent, seamless user experience

Version 6

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External Report

Integration

V7.1 Reporting

Open Database Platform

Business Objects XI Enterprise

BIRT

Integration Integration

DB2

Tivoli Common

Reporting

IntegrationEmbedded Externalized

Cognos Reporting 8

Integration

Reporting Options: Maximo 7.1Version 7.1

Report Studio

QueryStudio

Cognos Viewer

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‘Out of the Box’ Functionality Comparison

Open Database Platform

External Report

Integration

Business Objects XI Enterprise

Cognos Reporting 8

BIRT

Leve

l of

Supp

lied

Func

tion

alit

y

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Cognos Integration Value: Visibility

Synchronization of Security Groups, Dynamic Report Display

Visibility of Cognos Reports within Maximo

Version 7

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Key Cognos Integration Value: ToolsDynamic Meta Data Publishing

Web-Based Report Development Tool

Report Developer creates reports based on Meta Data Packages

Maximo Database*Key to Maximo Integration Process: Quickly enabling creation of Cognos Packages that reflect Client Database Customizations

Version 7

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Application Tables are joined together as ROS (Report Object Structures)

Maximo’s Object Structure ApplicationBasis of Creating Cognos Packages

Version 7

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Once Defined, Publish To Cognos as Application PackageVersion 7

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Launch to Cognos.Maximo Application Packages Available to begin creating reports.

Significantly reduces Your Initial Setup and Administration. Enables you to get up and running on Cognos much quicker

Version 7

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Developer quickly able to create his own custom reports based on selected application package

Version 7

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External Report

Integration

V75 Reporting

Open Database Platform

BIRT

Integration

DB2

Tivoli Common Reporting

IntegrationEmbedded Externalized

Cognos Reporting 8

Integration

Reporting Options: Maximo 75

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BIRT Enhancements1. Ad Hoc (QBR) Report Editing2. Emailing reports via Links3. Rich Text formatting 4. Direct Print Updates5. Security Enhancements – Report Designer 6. Security Enhancements - Importing7. Individual Report Updates – Retired and New Reports8. Report Schedule Limits9. Report Logging

Cognos Enhancements1. Direct Access to Cognos Portal2. User Friendly Cognos Package Names

75 Report Enhancements Version 7.5

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Enabling ‘On the Fly’ Analysis of V7 Data

In Familiar UI Environment- Without Knowledge of Report Development Tools- Without Knowledge of Database Tables and SQL

Maximo Ad Hoc Reporting

Can Lead to Tremendous Time + Cost Savings

Version 7

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Ad Hoc Summary ReportMultiple Details for Multiple Records – User Defined Groupings

Version 7

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Ad Hoc Detail ReportMultiple Details for Single Record (1:N Relationships).

Page Breaks used to separate multiple records

Version 7

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Non-Reporting System Tables

V7 Database

Security ROS

User ROSPO ROS

Report Object Structures (ROS) enable Ad Hoc Reporting

Asset ROS

WO ROS

Job Plan ROS

Version 7

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7.5 Maximo Ad Hoc Reporting#1 Client Report Enhancement: Edit ReportUser can edit the QBR Report they created

Version 7.5

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© 2011 IBM Corporation

Pulse 2011 – Australia/New Zealand

Agenda1. Maximo Reporting Evolution

2. Open Reporting Architecture– Maximo 6.x– Maximo 7.1– Maximo 7.5

3. Best practices for upgrading your reports to Version 7

4. Reference Materials and Questions

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Evaluate ALL Data Analysis OptionsStrategic Reporting

Ad Hoc Reporting

Operational Reporting

KPIs

Maximo Business IntelligenceData Download

Result Sets

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Data Download

KPI

Ad Hoc Report

Custom Operational or Strategic Report

Cost

and

Tim

eData Analysis: Cost vs Functionality Comparison

DesignDevelop

Re-DesignRe-Develop

TestRe-Develop

Test

AdministrationMaintenance

Result Sets

Functionality

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Data Download – List Tab

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Result Set – Start Center

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KPI – Start Center

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Ad Hoc Reporting

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Custom Report

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© 2011 IBM Corporation

Pulse 2011 – Australia/New Zealand

Agenda1. Maximo Reporting Evolution

2. Open Reporting Architecture– Maximo 6.x– Maximo 7.1– Maximo 7.5

3. Best practices for upgrading your reports to Version 7

4. Reference Materials and Questions

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Maximo Report Wiki http://ibm.co/oKTTp5Central Location for Dynamic Version 7 Report Information

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Maximo Report Wiki: V7 Report Reference Materials

Detailed Documents available for all reporting areasDesign, Development, Administration, Execution and Upgrades

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Maximo Report Wiki: Enhancements by ReleaseFor each V7 major release, details enhancements including links to

News Alert, Reference material and BiLog Posting

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Maximo Report Wiki: V7 Report Best PracticesIncludes Recommendations on Custom Report Development

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Maximo Report Wiki: V7 UpgradeIncludes Links to V7 and V7.5 Report Upgrade Guides

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Maximo Report Wiki: V7RIIncludes Recommendations on Custom Report Development

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Communicating thru Social Media: BlogsJoin Asset Management Community: http://ibm.co/krPiz9Recent Report BiLog postings include: Localization, Dynamic images, Portrait Templates, V7RI and more!

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Questions?

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