Question: We can see some error message items for Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) reprocessing, however only 2 emails are received. Why we don't receive emails for every error? Sometimes we don't receive any emails at all.                                                      Answer:... [More]

When are language changes (translation files) released in Maximo? Language translations are addressed at the Fix Pack and not IFIX level. There may be cases where a new attribute may be added in an IFIX but no translation will be available for it. Translations are not provided through IFIXs. Any new/changed translations are in fix pack releases. For example if a new attribute was added in a 7.505 IFIX then the translation would show up in the 7.506 fix pack. To clarify this further, the translation would be targeted for inclusion in a future... [More]

We have recently released the Best Practices for System Performance 7.5.x white paper.   This white paper p rovides tips for performance tuning of version 7.5.x of Tivoli's process automation engine, and supercedes the previous Best Practices for System Performance 7.x white paper if you are using IBM Tivoli service management products version 7.5.x. Note that if you are still using IBM Tivoli service management products version 7.1 or 7.2, you should continue to utilize the white paper for those versions of products which is located here . We... [More]

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With Maximo 7.6 we can configure in-session logging for an individual user so that other users are not affected by performance issues, create custom log messages and review the content between these messages in the log.  Also, run MMI APIs in the Monitor Environment Information to gather diagnostic information.  I think these are really awesome features for capturing relevant diagnostic information in the logs.      Below are the two part YouTube Series on MMI You will no longer need to scroll through... [More]

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Hello        I thought I would write this quick Blog to Update Maximo 7.6 . We are now calling our previous versions of Maximo 7 fix packs to now be identified as Feature packs . Starting with Maximo 7.6.0.1 and future release of Maximo 7.6 will now be addressed as Feauture Packs .            

Have you used  the new system property "mxe.crontask.runonschedule"  ?   The system property mxe.crontask.runonschedule has been introduced from 7602. We can make  missed scheduled crontasks run immediately or  not run until the next scheduled time. In other words,  when the property is set to 0, missed scheduled cron tasks are run immediately and then at the next scheduled time. When the property is set to 1, missed scheduled cron tasks are not run until the next scheduled time.   For example, ... [More]

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Hey guys! This will be my first blog about Maximo Asset Management and just to give you a heads up, there will be no troubleshooting done here but this will be informational. Here is a question for you, are you constantly monitoring the MAXSESSION table to check UI sessions and server sessions? Then you have come to the right place for a new and useful information!   In Maximo 7.5, the MAXSESSION table is used to track connected user sessions and server sessions (Want to know more about user sessions and server sessions? See the following... [More]

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We've just produced a new planning worksheet  that you can use to record the values you intend to use when installing and configuring Maximo Asset Management v7.6.  This worksheet is a dynamic PDF form.  Select the middleware  for your environment to view planning information relevant for your particular deployment.  You can enter values directly in the form, and then save or print the file.  Tooltips provide additional information about valid values for fields.  You can also add your own... [More]

I have been asked by a few of my clients about this new module that has appeared in Maximo 7.6.  There are 3 applications that are listed under this new module.  I have listed a general description of each application and what they are used for.  I have listed them below for your reference.    Cognos reporting You can install and integrate Cognos reporting to enable powerful and flexible data analysis for your users. Administrators access Cognos reporting to maintain the Cognos reporting server, define security... [More]

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