Maximo Integration framework supports asynchronous processing using JMS queues. Queues are tied to External systems configuration such that each external system can potentially have their own set of outbound and inbound queues to communicate with Maximo. Outbound queues are meant to facilitate asynchronous messaging from Maximo to External system. For example when a Mbo gets created/updated/deleted, the MIF Publish Channel traps the event and sends an XML message [based on the Object Structure defined] to the Queue. All outbound queues... [More]

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Yes, in Maximo Scheduler 7.5.1 you can right click on a work order in the Gantt chart's activity list and initiate workflow on that work record - or on multiple selected rows simultaneously. In fact, the right click produces a pop-up menu that allows you to perform many work order actions without leaving Scheduler.  These include: change status; bulk editing of various work details (like priority and target dates for example); select owner; create communication; view item availability; create a follow-up work order; and others.   I'm posting my... [More]

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When faced with choices ,  I often try to remember the food pyramid when deciding between a decadent red velvet cookie   and a crunchy Kale chip.   Consume large quantities of green leafy vegetables, and small quantities of delicious sugary treats the pyramid reminds me – while my stomach violently disagrees.     Likewise, a pyramid is key to understanding Maximo report users.  When we talk about Maximo users in terms of reporting and data analysis – we put them in the five categories shown here.  These categories are based on the user’s job... [More]

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A best practice of User Interface design is to only show the information that a particular user cares about. To quote from Jakob Nielsen : "Dialogues should not contain information which is irrelevant or rarely needed. Every extra unit of information in a dialogue competes with the relevant units of information and diminishes their relative visibility." Showing only the information that your users care about can greatly increase their productivity and reduce your support and administrative costs. For example, you might want the... [More]

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If you're looking for ways to optimize system performance, consider enabling data compression on the IBM HTTP server. You can use the Apache mod_deflate module to improve response time in environments that have low bandwidth and high latency. The Apache mod_deflate module compresses output from your server before the data is sent to the client over the network.   Setting the compression level is to 3 provides minimal CPU usage and a decent benefit from the compression. You can also set the compression level to 6, which provides... [More]

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    At an area of 56 square feet with Lshaped tables, a single chair and 6 drawers of file cabinet space, each cubicle surrounding me is the same. Like the template that the contractor used to insure each cubicle is the same, Maximo uses templates and library files for consistency and re-usable components in its reports. Today, let's review  the Maximo System Library, and key considerations for its configuration.     Libraries store re-usable components, functionality and images.  Each Maximo report is dependent on this library, and utilizes... [More]

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