8 Mar 2017

Recommended settings for the Screwdrivers Driverless Printing Client

Posted by paul.webster

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

Windows 10 Anniversary Update (32bit) connectivity issues with Scomis Hosted Applications (Microsoft fix)

Posted by Matthew Dinsdale

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

Windows 10 Anniversary Update (32bit) connectivity issues with Scomis Hosted Applications

Posted by paul.webster

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

SchoolComms on Hosted Applications

Posted by admin

Recent updates to Schoolscomms and various other supplier websites means that those companies no longer develop their websites to function with the version of Internet Explorer that is available within the Hosted…

30 Aug 2016

SchoolChooser

Posted by admin

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 Mar 2016

Scomis Hosted Applications v5.4 – What’s new?

Posted by scomis@devon.gov.uk

After upgrading to version 5.40 of the Scomis Hosted Apps connector (to access your hosted SIMS account) you may wonder what has changed...   Scomis Hosted Connector v5.4 release: Version 5.40 has been…

24 Feb 2016

Chromebook access to the Scomis hosted SIMS / hosted applications platform – Getting Started Guide

Posted by michael.stone

Important - this web access portal has been developed specifically for Chromebook access to the Scomis Hosted Applications platform. It is now in Open Beta phase and is available to all Scomis Hosted…

9 Oct 2015

Hosted SIMS Terminal Server 2003 – End of Life

Posted by admin

This FAQ answers questions about the SIMS Terminal Server 2003 - End of Life and what it means to users of the Scomis Hosted SIMS platform.  If you have a question that…

8 Oct 2015

Connecting to the Scomis hosted SIMS Application Service using Android devices

Posted by Matthew.Evans

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. To connect to the…

29 Sep 2015

Request for access to Scomis Hosted Applications / Hosted SIMS data

Posted by scomisWR

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

Connecting to the Scomis Hosted SIMS / hosted applications platform with Microsoft Windows Surface tablets

Posted by Liam Motevali

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

Posted by scomis@devon.gov.uk

After upgrading to version 5.x of the Scomis Hosted Apps connector (to access hosted SIMS) from an earlier version, i.e 5.10 to 5.13 you mayreceive the following error: --------------------------- Hosted Applictions Bootstrap…

1 Apr 2015

How to Suspend or Disable a Scomis Hosted SIMS / Hosted Applications User Account

Posted by paul.webster

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

Scomis Hosted Application Connector / Scomis hosted SIMS – Bandwidth & Internet Connection Requirements

Posted by scomis@devon.gov.uk

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.  …

16 Jan 2015

I cannot access the Scomis Course Timetable within Scomis Hosted SIMS

Posted by Zak Colton

Due to the version of Internet Explorer used within our Hosted Environment the Scomis Course Timetable cannot be accessed. As a workaround until the issue is resolved we suggest you access it…

8 Jan 2015

How to add an existing user of hosted applications to another school’s database

Posted by scomisWR

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

Scomis Hosted SIMS – Discover Benefits

Posted by scomis@devon.gov.uk

 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…

Scomis Hosted Application Service / hosted SIMS – Remote Access Benefits

Posted by scomis@devon.gov.uk

How the remote access functionality of the Hosted Application Service will benefit your school   Remote Access definition - For the Hosted Application Service remote access is deemed any connection by a user outside…

6 Nov 2014

Hosted SIMS using Apple iOS Android devices – how to connect iPad / iPhone / Android guide

Posted by paul.webster

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

Scomis Hosted Application / Hosted SIMS Connector – v5 What’s new?

Posted by scomis@devon.gov.uk

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…

Scomis Hosted Application Connector (for hosted SIMS) and remote backup – SWGfL School Connectivity Requirements

Posted by scomis@devon.gov.uk

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…

Scomis Hosted Application Connector – Connectivity Requirements

Posted by scomis@devon.gov.uk

Connectivity Requirements The connector will work from any internet connection with the exception of a few countries such as China which are blocked at our firewall Bandwidth Requirements For information on bandwith requirement…

26 Mar 2013

Scomis Hosted Application Connector and driverless printing client download (for Hosted SIMS access)

Posted by admin

To connect to your hosted SIMS / FMS or other hosted applications whether at school or at home, you need to download and install the following 2 installers -   (1) Scomis…

3 Sep 2010

Hosted Application Service – Supported VLEs and Third Party Applications

Posted by ben.regis

    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,…