Maximo SQL Injection

This is an interesting property that applies to Maximo 7.1 This is when users manipulate data entry fields to execute malicious SQL statements. Maximo dynamically prepares SQL statements so in almost every attribute this is not an issue. There are a few exceptions so there is a property mxe.db.sqlinjection can be enabled to further limit [...]

IBM Corrected APARs in the upcoming Maximo 6.2.8

Here is a link to the a list of APAR’s fixed in the upcoming release which is scheduled for June 15th, 2011. Please review the attached file for the current list of corrected issues included in the Maximo Base Services 6.2.8 fix pack This update is slated to be released on June 15, 2011. This [...]

New Maximo Blog: MaximoNews.com

Check out this new blog called maximonews.com.  It’s only a few weeks old but looks promising.

WebCast: IBM Domains Application

Abstract Audience: Customers, Level 2 & 3 Support, Services, GTS, ITD, GBS, Business Partners and Sales Abstract: This STE will cover: – Domain types – Example usage – Demo – Reference. Date: June 24, 2011 10:00 AM Eastern US Presented by: May On Content This is the Presentation for the live session: NOTE: The Presentation [...]

Create keyboard shortcut to Work Order Tracking from anywhere within Maximo

Here is a trick to create a keyboard shortcut to work order tracking or any application you wish from any screen in Maximo.  Here is a quick rundown of some available keyboard shortcuts for Maximo, but these aren’t really helpful in terms of navigating from one application to another.  If you want to go from [...]

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Everything you need to know about IBM Maximo 7.5

Here is a complete rundown of what you need to know about the latest release of Maximo Asset Management 7.5 from IBM. What’s New? What’s new in IBM Maximo 7.5? IBM Maximo 7.5 preview site (try it quick before IBM takes it down) Downloading IBM Maximo 7.5 Download the latest release from IBM PassPort advantage [...]

Maximo 7.5 report development guide

If you are already familiar with BIRT 2.3.2 then you probably don’t need to read this, but if not, then you can read up on it… To respond to today’s dynamic Business Environment critical business information needs to be immediately available. This business information can come in a variety of formats, and is often required [...]

Install multiple instances of Maximo 7.5

This newest release of Maximo 7.5 supposedly makes it easier to install multiple instances on one machine.  I will have to see for myself…

Add STATUS field to ITEMS in Maximo 6

One of the big differences in Maximo 6 and 7 is that they added the ability to set the status on an ITEM in Maximo 7.  A lot of people are wondering how they can achieve this same functionality in Maximo 6, so here is a tip that can you do just that.  Essentially, what [...]

Installing and upgrading to Maximo 7.5

IBM has released Maximo 7.5 but you guys should know what this release is NOT a patch release, meaning, you can’t just install it on your existing Maximo 7.1.x instance.  This is a new full release, meaning you will have to run through the upgrade process to get it installed.  IBM has release a couple [...]