Installating and Configuring Java, MySQL and BIRT.

Lesson 1Installation AND ConfigurationUsing Eclipse BIRT to Develop Reports in a Java Based Application

Hardware RequirementsMinimum Requirements 1 GHz 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)300 MB free disk space

Software RequirementPC with following operating System:Windows Server 2008/2003/Vista Enterprise/Vista Business/XP Pro or UNIX platformEclipse BIRTMySQLApache (optional)Adobe Acrobat Reader & Flash Player (optional)Internet Connection (optional)

Steps to Get StartedInstall & Configure MySQLhttp://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/5.1.htmlInstall Eclipse BIRT Platform with All-in-one optionhttp://download.eclipse.org/birt/downloads/Configure Eclipse BIRT and MySQL using JDBC connection.http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/j/

Installation and ConfigurationmySQL

Download mySQLTo Download MySQL, go to http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/5.1.htmlScroll down to MySQL Community Server Download by selecting Windows 32-bit and clicking on Downloadbutton. (Appox.imately 40 M)

Download mySQLClick to Proceed to next step

Download mySQLClick on Save, to save the zip file to the local disk.

Download mySQLClick on Run button to start the MySQL installation process.Click on Run

Download mySQLClick on the Next button.

Download mySQLSelect Typical Install and click on Next button.

Download mySQLClick on the Finish button.

Download mySQLAdd a check mark to include folder in the PATH

Download mySQLTo test, type the following command in the cmd window:Mysql –uroot –pdba (type exit to exit out of MySQL)

You should have mySql installedCongratulations!!Now it time to create a database in MySQL

Installing MySQL Administration and Development Tool(Optional)MySQLAdministrator

Referencehttp://www.evaria.com/v3/index/article/23/how-to-install-mysql-5.0.x-on-windows.htmlTools:http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/gui-tools/5.0.html (17 MB)MySQL Administrator 1.2 Generally Available (GA)MySQL Query Browser 1.2 Generally Available (GA)MySQL Migration Toolkit 1.1 Generally Available (GA)

http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/gui-tools/5.0.htmlDownload and Run

Installating and Configuring Java, MySQL and BIRT.

Create Company DatabaseStart | Programs | MySQL | MySQL AdministratorServer Host: localhostPort: 3306Username: rootPassword: dba

Create Company Database Select Catalog on the left panel.

Move the mouse to the Schema panel and right click the mouse.

Type company in the Create new SchemaImplementing the databaseIn the MySQL Administrator window, select MySQL Query Broswer under Tools Menu In the MySQL Browser, select Open Script.. Option in the File menuSelect company on the right pan (Schemata Tab)Select EFC.sql (Included on the CD with the course).

MySQL BrowserSelect Open Script.. Option in the File menuSelect EFC.sql (Included on the CD with the course).Click Open button when done.

Select company on the right pan (Schemata Tab)Click on Execute button to execute the script.Exit the mySql application.

Now, you should have mySql installed and a database Company createdCongratulations!!Now it time to install Eclipse/BIRT

Installing BIRT Report DesignerIn browser, type the URLhttp://download.eclipse.org/birt/downloads/2. Select All-in-One option (it includes the Eclipse platform, Eclipse Modeling Framework and BIRT report Designer)

All-in-One OptionAll-In-One Option contains the BIRT Report Designer Full Eclipse Install package with:Eclipse PlatformGraphics Editor FrameworkEclipse ModelingBIRT Report Designer

Select the download to download BIRT.Size: approximately 220MB

Click on Save button to save it to the local disk at C:/Program Files.

Unzip the file and extract the archive file.Now, you should have Eclipse BIRT installedCongratulations!!Now it time to configure the system to Integrate MySQL with Eclipse/BIRT

Connecting MySQL and Eclipse BIRT using JDBC Connection

Download Java ConnectDownload the Java connector from the mySQL websitehttp://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/j/

Download Java ConnectSelect source and Binary (zip) optionPlatform Independent (Architecture Independent), ZIP Archive

Download Java ConnectSelect save option

Download Java ConnectSave in MySQL folder.

Setup Environment VariableStart | Setting | Control Panel | SystemControl Panel

In the System Properties Window, select Advanced Tab | Environment Variables…. Click OK when done.Setup Environment Variable

Setup Environment VariableSet the PATH variable to the bin folder for MySQL.Click OK to save the changes.

Set Environment VariableSystem Variables: (set Classpath to the JDBC Jar file) CLASSPATH: C:\Program Files\MySQL\mysql-connector-java-5.1.10\mysql-connector-java-5.1.10-bin.jarClick OK to save the changes.Log out and log back in.

Now, you should have Eclipse BIRT and MySQL installed, configured and integratedCongratulations!!Now it time to start a project using Eclipse/BIRT with MySQL to store data

Creating A Simple ReportStarting Eclipse

Steps to Create A Simple ReportCreate a ProjectCreate a New ReportBuild a Data SourceBuild a Data SetLay out the report

Starting EclipseOpen the Eclipse folder, double click on the Eclipse icon to start Eclipse.

In the Workspace Launcher, click on the Browse button and select the folder where you want the Eclipse to store the files.

Eclipse’s Welcome ScreenOverview of the features supported by EclipseFind out what is newSample ProjectTutorial

Report Design PerspectiveTo start BIRT Report Designer, on Eclipse’s main menu, select window-> open Perspective -> Report Design

Report Design PerspectiveReport Design PerspectiveReport EditorPalette/ Data Explore / Library ExploreNavigator / OutlineProperties Editor / Problems

1. Create A ProjectChose File-> New -> Project On the New Projects window, select Report Project under Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools and then click Next

Create A Project (cont)Enter Project Name and then choose Finish.

Create A Project (cont)MyFirstReport project can be seen in the Navigator window.

2. Build a Data SourceChoose the Data Explorer or choose Window->Show View->Data Explorer

Driver Class: com.mysql.jdbc.Driver ( v5.1)

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