Knowing how to turn on logging is essential to being able to debug any issues that may arise. IBM support may even ask you to give them log files if you have to go that far. Configuring logging is much easier in Maximo 7 because you can use the … Read More
After you install Maximo 7, you can create an out of the box database which is just a demo database. I'm not sure if anyone actually uses the demo database, but it's there if you want to. [IBM Support] … Read More
Turning off Page Locking in SQL Server will improve performance and prevent slow transactions or hanging. This applies to Maximo 6 and 7. Since Page Locking is already turned on unless it has been modified by the Configure utility. Therefore it is … Read More
IBM has released BIRT 2.3.2 along with the Maximo Base Services 7.1.1.5 Fix Pack. So if you have any custom reports that were developed prior to version 7.1.1.5, then you will need to read up on configuring BIRT Designer 2.3.2 and upgrading to BIRT … Read More
IBM has release a fix pack for Maximo Base Services. This only applies to Maximo Asset Management, Maximo Asset Management Essentials, and Tivoli Asset Management for IT. Do not apply the 7.1.1.5 MBS fixpack if your system has any of the below … Read More
List of featured documents for IBM Maximo Asset Management: Parameters to improve performance using WebSphere 6.0.2.x (1261874) Maximo 6.x and WebSphere recommendations for performance improvements relating to memory use. LDAP Troubleshooting … Read More
If you are using WebSphere and Maximo 5 or above, you can improve your performance by changing a few parameters. This performance improvement is memory related, so if you've noticed that your Maximo server is starved of memory after prolonged use, … Read More
In Release 7 the maximo.properties file is encrypted after the installation. When modifications need to be made to properties, the maximo.properties file should not be modified. To modify the maximo.properties file: 1. Delete the … Read More
I have to admit that I have not yet configured any LDAP with Maximo, but if you are having issues with LDAP, then you can read this multipart document. It is an 11 part document that goes into detail issues you may have. [IBM Support] … Read More
On the off chance that someday you may need to change your database, password or server names, this guide will be helpful in knowing what to change. I actually had a need to change my database from an older server to a new one a while ago and wish … Read More
