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How to use XSL Transformations with MIF’s Publish Channels for Outbound Data

MaximoNews — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:03:26 +0000

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Getting Started with MIFIn this part of tutorial we will see how to customize the message going out of MIF to an external system using XSL stylesheets. To communicate with an external system MIF provides Publish Channels: A publish channel is the pipeline for sending [...]

2 Ways To Find All Maximo Customizations

Chon — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:19:52 +0000

When working with a new client’s Maximo system, the first thing you want to do is to find out all the customizations that have been done to the system. Here are two ways to do just that, one is a SQL query and the other is a tool provided by IBM: List Maximo Customizations What [...]

Maximo Links of Interests: 5-9-2013

Chon — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:49:40 +0000

IBM Maximo Creating New Work Groups Setting up Data Restrictions in Security Groups KPI For PO’s in WAPPR Status KPI For Completed Work Orders Log Zipper View Maximo Queue Data from UI Maximo Integration Framework Maximo and Excel Integration - @bportaluri Sync data between Maximo and Excel - @bportaluri BIRT Reports Using a Popup Debug Window in [...]

Quick Tip: Check for NULL with BIRT reports in expression data binding

Chon — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:20:43 +0000

Checking for NULL values in BIRT can sometimes be tricky but here is an easy way to quickly replace NULL values from your dataset’s with any value you want without any if/else statements. Since javascript is the core of BIRT, you can use logical or operators in your data binding expressions like so: When the [...]

Automation Script: params variable not working with JavaScript language

Chon — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:24:53 +0000

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Maximo Automation ScriptsWith the Automation Script there is an implicit variable called “params” that is supposed to be used with the MXException error. If the error being thrown is parameterized, then this “params” variable should be used to set the parameters. For example, if the [...]

What’s the best way to make a field required in Maximo?

Chon — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:41:28 +0000

Here is a quick thought I want to put into your head. There are so many ways to do just this in Maximo, but what are the best ways and what are the affects of doing it a certain way? Database Configuration If you make a field required in the database config, it will be [...]

What’s the difference between Conditional Expression Manager, Escalations and Automation Scripts in Maximo?

Chon — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:22:38 +0000

There are many ways to configure and customize Maximo from the user interface down to the object level with Java programming. With so many options, how do you choose the right one? The Conditional Expression Manager, Automation Script and Escalation are three separate apps to manage customization changes and each has their own functionality. We will [...]

Quick Tip: On-the-fly MboSet relationships

Chon — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:43:44 +0000

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Maximo MBO Java DevelopmentAt the heart of Maximo Java development is the MBO and at the heart of the MBO are the relationships between one object and another. Bruno has a great write up on MBO relationships to get a better understanding of how relationships work. [...]

8 Reasons the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) is Not Designed for Enterprise Mobility

Chon — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:05:48 +0000

The Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) is defined as a framework that provides Web services and service-oriented architecture (SOA) technologies to support application services and coordination between enterprise systems such as synchronization and integration of data between applications. Data transferred to Maximo should already be validated in the external system before being synchronized with Maximo and [...]

How to Rollup Cost with the Automation Script

Chon — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:08:20 +0000

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Maximo Automation ScriptsThis tutorial will show you how to rollup the cost of labor and materials into a new field on a work order using the Automation Script.

How to change your Maximo 7.5.0.2 Login Screen Background

Paul Crocker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:54:44 +0000

Goal: Before / After Time: 2 hours but depends on your back-up procedures, image manipulation time, and time required to rebuild and redeploy the Maximo EAR file Prerequisites You will need image manipulation software like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Paint, etc… You will need Administrator Access to the Maximo Server You will need to back up [...]

IBM Redbooks: Migration Use Cases with the Migration Manager Version 7.5

Chon — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:26:55 +0000

Follow the link for Migration Use Cases with the Migration Manager Version 7.5 Abstract By using the Migration Manager, you can migrate configuration content from one production environment to another. The typical use is to migrate configuration content from a development environment to a test environment and then on to production for the Tivoli® process [...]

Improve Maximo’s doclinks performance

Chon — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:45:23 +0000

Maximo can have performance issues at times so any tip to improve it in any way is always helpful. Bruno has shared his quick tip on how to improve doclinks by modifying a little bit of SQL. This tip can be applied anywhere so be sure to check it out.

EZMaxMobile Goes To Work For First Solar

Chon — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:25:16 +0000

Wakefield, MA, March 4, 2013 –InterPro Solutions, LLC headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts has announced that First Solar, a global solar systems provider, has selected EZMaxMobile as the primary mobile solution for its plant operations and maintenance workforce following a successful pilot implementation. EZMaxMobile is revolutionizing workforce and facilities management processes across industries to significantly improve [...]

Security Vulnerabilities Addressed in Asset and Service Mgmt

Chon — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:47:19 +0000

Security Bulletin: XSS, Gain Privileges, Improper Access Control vulnerabilities in Maximo Asset Mgmt, Tivoli Asset Mgmt for IT, Tivoli Service Request Mgr, Change and Configuration Mgmt Database, and SmartCloud Control Desk. See Details for CVE IDs. VULNERABILITY DETAILS: Customers who have Maximo Asset Management, Maximo Asset Management Essentials, Tivoli Asset Management for IT, Tivoli Service [...]

How I use multiple browser tabs for Maximo 7.5

Chon — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:21:30 +0000

As a system administrator or developer for Maximo, there comes a time when you want to be in multiple applications as once. For instance, you might want to be in the application designer modifying screens while also being in the work order tracking page to see your edits in real time. You can try to [...]

IBM Maximo 7.5.0.4 Fix Pack Now Available

Chon — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:48:38 +0000

On February 15, 2013, IBM Software released the 7.5.0.4 fix pack for Maximo Asset Management and Maximo Asset Management Essentials Download Description This product update corresponds to fixes for Maximo Asset Management and Maximo Asset Management Essentials. This document provides information for you to use when upgrading your product to the latest version. This fix [...]

IBM Pulse 2013, Here I come!

Chon — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:04:58 +0000

I’m on my way to IBM Pulse in Las Vegas! If you are going, have a safe trip and I will hopefully see you there!!!

New IBM Education Assistant Tutorials

Chon — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:16:25 +0000

Here are the newest IBM Education Assistant Content: Work order management (V7.5) - This is IBM Education Assistant content for IBM Maximo® Asset Management V7.5 covering this subject: Work order management. There are 2 items. One is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. One is in Adobe Flash format. One has an audio voiceover. Using the scheduler application [...]

Troubleshoot Maximo BIRT Report Performance

Chon — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:59:58 +0000

Recently have was tasked to troubleshoot a custom BIRT report performance issue for a client for Maximo 7.1 The problem was that the report, which normally ran fine, was now taking over 30 minutes to run and eventually never ran at all, which then in turn resulted in other reports not being able to run. [...]