Maximo for Beginners Part 1 Launching Maximo and the Navigation Bar

Launching Maximo
You will use a Web browser to access Maximo because it is a web based application. Please see below for the format of Maximo URL. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. name>:<port number>/maximo. Server name this is the name of the server where Maximo is installed. Port Number this depends on the assigned port by your Maximo system administrator.

Signing In to Maximo
Maximo homepage contains the Sign-In screen. In this page, you can enter your user name and password.

You can use the assigned Maximo user name and password provided by your system administrator. If you do not have a user name and password, you can click the Register Now to register yourself. Note: If you are using a demo database of Maximo, you can use maxadmin/maxadmin or Wilson/wilson by default. Once you successfully log-in. Your display name will be visible on the upper left side of the Start Center.

Maximo Navigation Bar

Maximo Navigation Bar contains the following sections: Application icon and name Located on the upper left to identify the current application. Message area Located in the center of the navigation bar. This is where the informational messages are displayed. Example: Record has been saved Navigation Links Located on the right part of the navigation bar. Available links changes depending on which page you are currently using.

Bulletins Broadcast messages from the Bulletin Board can be found here. Go To Contains the list of modules and lets you move among modules and applications.

Reports Also contains the list of modules that will let you choose among modules and applications to run reports. Start Center Brings you back to your Start Center. Profile Lets you manage your personal information such as address, phone, e-mail, and etc. This also contains your maximo password. Sign Out Let you sign out of Maximo. Return This will be available after you link to another application and let you return to the previous application page without selecting a value. Return with Value This will be available after you link to another application and lets you return to the previous application page with selected value(s). Help This is always available and can be use to display the help menu.

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