24 May 2021
After upgrading to version v6.16/7 of the Scomis Hosted Apps connector (to access your hosted SIMS account) you may wonder what has changed… Scomis Hosted Connector v6.16/7 release: Version v6.16/7 Connector builds…
26 Jul 2019
Error: Security package error occurred in the transport layer for Windows 10 users trying to connect to Scomis Hosted Applications platform. This issue is affecting Windows 10 users that are connecting to…
26 Sep 2018
After upgrading to version 6 of the Scomis Hosted Apps connector (to access your hosted SIMS account) you may wonder what has changed… Scomis Hosted Connector v6 release: Version 6 has been built…
20 Sep 2018
Problem: Windows 10 fails to connect to Scomis Hosted Applications (SIMS) Error: RemoteApp Disconnected You may receive the above error on Windows 10 machines after the Creators edition update. Fix: An addition…
29 Nov 2016
Impact: If you haven't updated your school firewall and filtering products you may lose access to the service in the event of a problem with one of our providers. Detail: In the…
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…
17 Sep 2015
Sometimes when installing the External Connector you will receive and error asking if the Clock on the computer is incorrect and the install will fail. You may get errors such as the following: "It…
24 Apr 2015
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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 -…
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. …
7 Nov 2014
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7 Oct 2014
SIMS.ini is used be the Capita SIMS .net and related applications to store the file paths and settings used by the application and software updaters. It is always located in the C:\Windows…
The HOSTS file is a method of bypassing Domain Naming Services (DNS) for host lookups. It is often used to identify local network computers or to redirect/fake the address of another computer.…
Scomis Hosted Application Connector - RM CC4 Package If you have an RM CC4 network you can download this package to import into your site ready for deployment http://simsts.scomis.org/ScomisHostedAppsV5.RMCC4Package.zip Scomis takes no…
25 Sep 2014
Schools who use Third party applications that integrate with SIMS .net have to use the Scomis VPN version of the External Connector. This solution uses OpenVPN to create a secure connection between…
18 Jul 2014
Our connector will hang and appear "not responding" if certain characters make part of your Hosted Application Service Password. Problem Our connector will hang if a double quote character forms part of…
19 Jun 2014
Updated 2015/06/29 with new version of Screwdrivers script Scomis Hosted Application Connector - Upgrading / Deploying across your network In most cases you would be able to deploy the connector across a…
13 Jun 2014
Problem When connecting to the Scomis Hosted Application service you may get an error relating to "Remote Desktop can’t connect to the remote computer" Remote Desktop can’t connect to the remote computer…
Problem When installing the Scomis Hosted Apps Connector the installation package will attempt to remove existing versions before completing installation. In some circumstances this will not be possible and you will get…
Updated 20150629 with new version of Screwdrivers script In most cases you would be able to deploy the Screwdriver across a school by using group policy with the MSI downloadable from http://www.scomis.org/go/hosted The MSI…
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 - Software Restriction Policies / Applocker If your school network uses Applocker or other Software Restriction Policiy software such as RM CC3/4 you need to be aware of…
Scomis Hosted Application Connector - Connection Tester Built into the Hosted Application Connection is a connection tester that will work through testing the connectivity required for access to our services. If you…
Problem Connection problem from Windows 8.1. You may find the problems logging onto the Hosted Application Connector with Windows 8.1. Cause Windows 8.1 is in extended support but has some limitations. We…
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…
Problem Your SIMS Terminal Server shortcut has dissapeared from your desktop and start menu Cause You or your school ICT team may have updated your system to use our updated Hosted Application…
5 Jun 2014
Problem - Second Logon Prompt When logging onto the service through the Connector you may find a second login / double login box asks for your password... Windows 7 Windows XP Cause…
SEE https://faq.scomis.org/kb14954/ Problem - Connection problem from Windows 7 You may get the error "Hosted Applications Bootstrap - 0003 Missing Hosted applications GUI Files in $Local Path" when launching the hosted application connector.…
3 Jun 2014
Problem - Slow Connector Logon You may find the initial logon to the service through the Hosted Application Connector is slow, on some systems it can take upwards of 60 seconds. After the…
4 Sep 2013
In order to fully uninstall the Scomis Hosted Applications Connector, the following steps will need to be taken. 1. Scripted removal Download this script which can be run manually or deployed via…