All the applications required to run SIMS and FMS are installed on the Terminal Servers. In addition to this, some other applications are installed on the Terminal Servers, whereas others need to be installed on a school workstation or server using a SIMS External Connector. The tables below summarise the current applications which can integrate with SIMS. Each application will be reviewed periodically to ensure it is installed in the appropriate location.
Base Applications accessed on SIMS Terminal Server
- SIMS .net and FMS
- Word and Excel (used for running reports only)
- Devon DTS Applications (Claims, Monitor etc)
- Plymouth Applications (Claims, Monitor etc)
- Torbay Applications (Scamp, Claims, Probe)
Exams Applications * **
- SecureNet Exams
- WebXchange
- Exam Centre
Messaging Applications installed on SIMS Terminal Server* **
- Truancy Call
- Call Parents
- GroupCall Messenger
- Schoolcomms
Data Exchange * **
- Fronter VLE
- Kaleidos
- Frog
- Uniservity
- Merlin
The main school administrator has access to a Shortcut manager to allocate applications to members of staff, please see your school administrator if you need an application shortcut that’s listed above.
* Subject to schools purchasing suitable licenses from third party suppliers.
** Upgrades to these applications will have to be carried out during core hours which may involve the Terminal Server being unavailable to the school during the upgrade.
Applications requiring a SIMS External Connector
The following applications need to be installed on a school workstation and a SIMS External Connector link set up to the Scomis database server. Scomis will provide the SIMS External Connector and the setup instructions but installation and support for the third party application must be provided by the software vendor.
- Aim High (this doesn’t require SIMS .net to be installed – please log a call)
- Alice
- Bromcom
- E-Copy scanner applications
- Keep Kids Safe
- MLS Connect (Eclipse)
- Moodle
- Nationwide Cashless Catering System
- Parent Pay
- Teachers2Parents
- Trax OMR
- WisePay Exporter
For applications that need to be installed at the school, please see http://faq.scomis.org/kb4705/ for more details.
If the application you wish to use is not on the list Scomis will need to investigate the feasibility of enabling this application and adding to this list. The School may be charged for integration of the application to work with Terminal Server.