26 May 2020
The Password Reset utility is available for Hosted Applications users that have been given access to the User Management Shortcuts and is used to reset Hosted Applications passwords as well as disabling…
20 Feb 2020
After an update to the Scomis WebClient software it may be necessary to clear locally cached internet browser files which will remove any references to expired security certificates used on Scomis servers.…
5 Dec 2019
The Windows Server 2008 version of the Scomis Hosted platform is going to be end of life in January 2020 and will be retired at this point. To ensure that seamless access…
13 Nov 2018
Step 1 - Close out of SIMS using Focus - Exit. Step 2 - Go to the start menu and type add/remove programs and locate Hosted SIMS. Step 3 - Uninstall the…
26 Sep 2018
Scomis are currently undertaking a major technology refresh across the Hosted Applications platform. Following a successful pilot with a range of schools across our spectrum of customers, we are now undertaking the…
30 May 2018
All applications required to run SIMS and FMS are installed on our hosted platform. In addition to this, some third party applications which link with SIMS are installed on our platform,…
22 May 2018
If you have user management access within SIMS.net, you are able to assign users at the school with additional shortcuts. The shortcuts for the users appear along the left side panel and…
21 May 2018
Upon trying to open the local copy of SIMS you may encounter the following error: Incorrect C:\Program Files\SIMS\SIMS .net\connect.ini file : System.Exception When downloading the connector for the first time, it should…
11 Apr 2018
Occasionally, you may need to be able to access your Scomis Hosted SIMS remotely, such as at home. You can access the Scomis Hosted Applications service from anywhere with an internet connection.…
19 Mar 2018
When connecting to the Scomis Hosted Applications service, if you receive the following error: "Can't connect to the remote computer using the specified forward proxy configuration" Check to see if you can…
"Your computer can't connect to the remote computer because the Remote Desktop Gateway server is temporarily unavailable. Try reconnecting later or contact your network administrator for assistance." This error is usually related…
14 Mar 2018
This FAQ will demonstrate how to create a new user for the Scomis Hosted Applications service in order to give staff access to SIMS. Firstly, create the Personnel record for the member…
29 Jan 2018
In order to maintain a secure access to the Scomis Hosted Applications Service, it is essential from time to time to update the SSL certificate that is used to encrypt the traffic. …
8 Mar 2017
Please ensure you have the latest version of Screwdrivers installed.This FAQ will have the latest version number listed and the latest version available for download - http://faq.scomis.org/kb9079/ You can locate the Screwdrivers…
10 Feb 2017
Since the recent Microsoft Anniversary Update to Windows 10 which appeared to have introduced a bug affecting a 32bit Windows 10 computer’s ability to establish a remote connection, including to our Hosted Application service. Users are…
17 Oct 2016
We have become aware of an issue caused by the recent Microsoft Anniversary Update to Windows 10 which appears to have introduced a bug affecting a 32bit Windows 10 computer's ability to establish a remote…
2 Sep 2016
Scheduled Tasks for SchoolComms: Customers may want to use Scheduled Tasks to update SchoolComms however unfortunately this functionality is currently not supported on a Hosted Environment. This is due to the…
30 Aug 2016
SchoolChooser is an application that allows a single Scomis Hosted Applications user ID and password to be used with multiple schools on the Hosted Platform. The initial versions of SchoolChooser allowed users…
8 Oct 2015
It is possible to connect to the Scomis Hosted Application Service (Hosted SIMS) using an Android devices from home or in school using the Microsoft Remote Desktop client. NOTE: Capita SIMS .net…
29 Sep 2015
If no one in school has access to add new users to Scomis hosted applications / hosted SIMS service, we are able to do this on your behalf. This may include SIMS…
24 Sep 2015
The latest generation of Surface Tablets will allow you to install the full Hosted Applications connector which can be downloaded here. However if you wish to install the Hosted Applications service on to a…
24 Apr 2015
Scomis Hosted Application Connector – Error 0003 Missing Hosted Applications GUI Files in $LocalPath
After upgrading to version 5.x of the Scomis Hosted Apps connector (to access hosted SIMS) from an earlier version, you may receive the following error: --------------------------- Hosted Applictions Bootstrap --------------------------- 0003 -…
1 Apr 2015
The process to suspend or disable user accounts is in two parts and needs to be undertaken by an appropriate person with SIMS System Management and Hosted Applications User Management permissions. Firstly…
18 Mar 2015
This post attempts to answer one of the most common questions posed by new customers when they are considering moving SIMS from their local set-up in school to be hosted with us. …
8 Jan 2015
As an example Tom.Jones63 already has access to school A where he is mainly based and needs access to school B and C which are within the same Federation or Trust, this…
27 Nov 2014
What is Discover and why would we want to use it? SIMS Discover is a graphical, analytical tool that allows you to analyse your SIMS data and present it in a variety…
For information on the benefits of using our Hosted Services for SIMS, please follow this link - https://www.scomis.org/what-we-do/hosted-applications-service/ You can also download the connector and find out about requirements here - http://faq.scomis.org/kb9079/
6 Nov 2014
It is possible to connect to the Scomis Hosted Application Service ie hosted SIMS using Apple IOS Android devices and Android devices from home or in school using the Microsoft Remote Desktop…
13 Jun 2014
After upgrading to version 5 of the Scomis Hosted Apps connector (to access your hosted SIMS account) you may wonder what has changed... New Short cut - users upgrading from the SIMS…
SWGfL School Connectivity Requirements The hosted SIMS connector will work for a SWGfL school following our standard connectivity requirements guide but we also allow direct connection to the load balanced server farm…