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A ConfigDB dry-run launcher for reviewing database changes
Create a separate ConfigDB launcher without -e or -r, retain SQL logging and test its behaviour against a local Manage database.
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Maximo SMP Tools
Practical guides to running the command-line utilities shipped in the Maximo SMP.
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ConfigDB: apply Maximo database configuration changes from the SMP
Run configdb from the Maximo SMP, understand its built-in execution and restore flags, and check the properties, logs and launcher quirks before applying database configuration changes.
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RunScriptFile: run Maximo database and presentation scripts from the SMP
Understand runscriptfile's help, Java arguments, script lookup order, ALL mode, debug output and launcher quirks before running a Maximo change script.
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UpdateDB: update the Maximo database from the SMP
Run UpdateDB from the Maximo SMP, understand its XML launcher, help and options, and add explicit support for spaces between options and values.
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Running MXDiff in a Maximo Manage pod
Rewrite mxdiff.bat as a Linux shell launcher and compare base and modified presentation XML to produce an MXDiff transaction file.
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Encrypt passwords in the Maximo properties file
Use the legacy Maximo encryptproperties utility safely, include custom password properties and handle its plaintext backup.
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Force Maximo Start Centers to reload at login
Use the legacy cleanstartcenters tool to rebuild every Start Center, or target selected users and security groups with an XML input file.