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.
Troubleshoot Maximo BIRT Report Performance
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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. [...]
Understanding Maximo Integration Framework Processing Rules and Controls
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There are many ways to skin a cat when dealing with Maximo and the Integration Framework is no exception. And let’s face it, when using the MIF to import data, it’s not normally an easy task. It’s more of a trial and error process. You send data to Maximo and hope that the data is [...]
Understanding Maximo URL parameters
November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With Maximo URL’s, you can link directly to a work order from an external application, but Maximo URL’s are much more powerful than that. Here is a complete round up of posts from IBM and Bruno to help you understand all the attributes available to you to be able to communicate external applications with Maximo. The [...]
Enable Performance Monitor for Maximo TPAE
September 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Performance Monitor (PERFMON) or Maximo Activity Dashboard (MAD) enables you to see performance bottlenecks. This feature is only available in Maximo 7.1.1.6 and above. If you have Maximo 7.1 you can go here or if you have Maximo 7.5 you can go here
IBM Maximo 7.1.1.11 Fix Pack Now Available
August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On July 27, 2012, IBM Software released the Base Services 7.1.1.11 fix pack for Maximo Asset Management, Maximo Asset Management Essentials, and Tivoli Asset Management for IT Download Description This product update corresponds to fixes for Base Services (MBS), which is not a product, but is the base platform component for the products listed in [...]
Modifying the look of Maximo QBR Reports
July 31, 2012 by 2 Comments
One of the common questions posed by Maximo administrators is, ‘How do I modify the QBR template?’ The question makes perfect sense because once a QBR report is created in Maximo, it can be scheduled to run like a standard BIRT report or exported as a standard .rptdesign file. So somewhere inside Maximo is a [...]
WebCast: Upgrading Maximo 6 or 7.1 to Maximo 7.5
July 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Below are two web casts pertaining to upgrading either Maximo 6 or 7.1 to Maximo 7.5. Upgrading Maximo 6 to Maximo 7.5 WebCast: Abstract Audience: All Level Support, Services, GTS, Business Partners, Customers This STE will cover: – Maximo 7.5 architecture and upgrade process from Maximo 6.2.x to 7.5 Date: August 28 2012 10:00 Eastern [...]
Setup Maximo to use Node Monitoring in WebSphere
July 3, 2012 by 2 Comments
IBM recommends a new way to run your Maximo. If you are using WebSphere on Windows and running MXServer as a Windows service, IBM now recommends you to use Node Monitoring instead with Maximo 7.1 above. [IBM - DeveloperWorks] This setting looks to the NodeAgent Windows service and applies the appropriate state to the MXServer. [...]
Add Failure Reporting to Work Order through MIF
June 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Forum member Madd0g17 has posted a solution to setup an object structure that will allow you to add failure codes to a work order through the Maximo Integration Framework. Here is his solution: You can either adapt the MXWO object structure or duplicate it and give it whatever name you want (mine was called XMSWO), then [...]
