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Maximo Upgrade Information Session

Discover the advantages of upgrading to Maximo version 7, from enhanced architecture to improved implementation features. Explore the specifics of each version upgrade and the benefits they bring for your organization. Upgrade seamlessly with the assistance tools provided. Stay informed with the latest updates and resources available to support your upgrade process.

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Maximo Upgrade Information Session

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  1. Maximo Upgrade Information Session Over-whelming Benefits of Upgrading to 7

  2. Upgrade to 7 - Benefits of 5 vs 4 • Architecture • Maximo 4 is Client/Server, limited growth or customization potential • Maximo 5 is N-Tier, Java-based, multi-platform, open standards • Implementation – Multi-site and Multi-language • Multiple Sites can exist in a single database • Centralized reporting contracts and purchasing • Ability to move / share Assets, Inventory and Labor between Sites • Ability to implement Maximo in many languages • Supports global enterprises

  3. Upgrade to 7 - Benefits of 6 vs 5 • Architecture • Users no longer required to be database users • Screens changed from JSP to XML • Eliminated client processing and client/server control center admin • Implementation • Multi-site enhanced support • Data can be stored by System / Set / Org / Site • User security permissions drive site access • Graphical Workflow, enhanced security, ERP systems integration • KPI Reporting • Service Desk processing

  4. Upgrade to 7 - Benefits of 7 vs 6 • Architecture • Eclipse Business Intelligence and Reporting Tool (BIRT) • Reduces install complexity and platform dependencies • Based on Java • Increases growth and flexibility • Implementation • Base Platform for many products - MAM, TAMIT, CCMDB, TSRM, TPM, TSAM, Industry Solutions and add-ons, PMP's More to come • Market-driven functionality, Linear Assets, Classifications, WO • Migration Manager • Conditional UI • Base Platform for bolt-on products – MEO, Visual Scheduler, Archiving, Monitoring

  5. Report Upgrade Updates • Maximo 5 and 6: Effective Third Quarter, 2010, IBM will no longer distribute Actuate Products. • Current Maximo 6 customers can continue using Actuate reporting and can continue to use the product in existing Maximo 6 installations • Additionally, clients could migrate to a different reporting tool thru an integration or Upgrade to Maximo 7 • Maximo 7: Effective First Quarter, 2010, IBM will no longer distribute Actuate 9 Software for upgrading Maximo 7 Clients • Multiple report options available to clients in Maximo 7 including Cognos Reporting, BIRT and other integrations • Reference Maximo 7 Report Upgrade Planning Guide for more details on report options

  6. Upgrade Assistance Tools • Consider Customizations, DB Changes, Data Volumes, Hardware, Bandwith, Training, Downtime • Upgrade in Place, not traditional ETL • Install Target Version • Run Integrity Checker, Report and Repair Mode, Source Data Integrity • Run Validation, Source vs Target Data Integrity • Run Upgrade, Transform the Database • Repeat

  7. Upgrade Assistance Tools - Upgrade • Add new tables and columns, using Metadoc • Process Callouts for tables, logically sequenced • Delete obsolete tables and columns, using Metadoc • Metadoc defines database differences • Industry Solutions create Metadocs and Callouts • Industry Solutions recognized by Maxvars

  8. IBM GBS Real World Experience • Infrastructure / Configurations

  9. IBM GBS Real World Experience • Data / Testing / Change Impact

  10. Upgrade Resources • Start Here – Maximo Upgrade Resources Page • http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=3214&uid=swg21266217 • Contact Support • Contact GBS • Contact me - fcrean@us.ibm.com • Send me any suggestions you have

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