Scomis Hosted Application Connector
Our connector is in the process of being updated to enable new features such as smart sizing and the ability to connect back to a 2003 server to enable legacy applications as we migrate everyone over to 2008…
Using CommandReporter with SIMS .net
Introduction to CommandReporter with SIMS .net SIMS .net offers powerful reporting features within the GUI, but sometimes you require scheduled report runs to export SIMS data. This is where CommandReporter can be of assistance. CommandReporter.exe serves as a command-line tool accessible through the command prompt, batch files, or as part of a scheduled task. To…
Hosted Application Service – Extended Third Party Applications
All the applications required to run SIMS and FMS are installed on the Hosted Application Service…
External Connector Upgrade
Scomis are making changes to the External Connector which will add a layer of resiliency to the service. In addition, to the resiliency, the External Connector Upgrade will also refresh the digital certificates that are used by the service, helping to ensure that the service keeps data secure during transit. About External Connector The External…
Scomis Hosted Applications Connector v6.16/7 – What’s New?
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 upon the success of the v6.10 Connector. The new v6.16 Connector for Windows fixed several bugs as well as added new features. The…
Connecting to a Scomis Workspace
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 client. NOTE: Capita SIMS .net requires Microsoft Office Products for reporting, it is therefore the responsibility of all schools to ensure that all…
Spring 2022 Upgrade to SIMS (v7.204) and FMS (v6.204)
The Spring 2022 SIMS Upgrade (V7.204) & FMS (V6.204) is planned to be rolled out on the evening of Wednesday 13th April 2022 from 5.30pm (Scomis Hosted users please log off by 5pm) The upgrade contains a new SIMS & FMS Eligibility Check. Please click here for further information Release notes containing detailed information on…
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Hosted User Management
Introducing the Hosted User Management App The Hosted Applications Service User Management tools have been refreshed, with tighter intergration with SIMS.net as well as adding a few new features. The aim of the new tool is to replace all of the previous shortcuts, with a single multi-function app. The app will let you Request New…
Using the Scomis Hosted Applications Password Reset Utility
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 / enabling Hosted Applications user accounts. Username – Use the drop down selector to locate the appropriate Hosted Applications user. Logon Method –…
Clearing locally cached internet browser files (WebClient)
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. When attempting to connect to WebClient a message from the web browser may be presented indicating that the server authentication certificate was unexpected,…
External Connector – Multiple VPN Connections
In some cases it may be necessary for a central server to be connected with multiple data centres in order to obtain data from SIMS .net that will be used for Central reporting or other purposes. The Scomis External Connector was only designed to connect to the Scomis data centre only, this means that whilst…
Credentials Store Tidy Up
Occasionally the Windows Credentials Store will contain cached Scomis credentials which are no longer valid or are no longer relevant. The Scomis Credentials Store Tidy tool will delete any Scomis Credential from the local Windows Credentials Management store for the currently logged on user, use this tool when advised to by the Scomis Service Desk….
Preparing your Workstation for TLS 1.2
This guide will give you some general advice on how to prepare your workstation for TLS 1.2. TLS or Transport Layer Security is the encryption that is used to protect your internet traffic whilst it is going over the internet. There have been several iterations of the protocol, starting with SSL 1, 2 and 3…
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Checking your SPF Record
When configuring an email application to use the Scomis/SWGfL Smart hosts, it is essential that you check that your Domain SPF Record allows Scomis to send email on behalf of your email domain. SPF, or Sender Protection Framework, as a system that prevents unauthorised computers from sending email from your internet domain name. This significantly…
Microsoft Remote Desktop Web Client Information
Remote Desktop Web Client is a Microsoft Solution that empowers any modern HTML 5 Standards Compliant web browser to access a Remote Desktop application without the need to install any additional software on the end users device. Scomis have successfully piloted the Web Client to a select number of schools during the period February to…
Hosted Applications Client – 6.xx known issues
Version 6.xx of the Hosted Applications is entirely written in the Microsoft .net framework and represents a fairly major change to the underlying code of the connector. The Microsoft .net code allows the client to be much smarter, adding functionality such as Secure User Credential validation that occurs before logging onto the platform. Version 6.xx…
Hosted Connector Dont Use Pre-Authentication
From version v6.10 of the Scomis Hosted connector, it is possible for an administrator to set a registry key that will force the Scomis Hosted Applications connector not to use Pre-Authentication web service. This is done by setting a registry key in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER registry key. The Pre-authentication service is used to validate a username…
Hosted Connector Always Use a Gateway
From version v6.10 of the Scomis Hosted connector, it is possible for an administrator to set a registry key that will force the Scomis Hosted Applications connector to always use a gateway Server when connecting to the Scomis Service. This is done by setting a registry key in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER registry key. This option should…
Hosted Apps v6.08 Upgrade Troubleshooting
The Scomis Hosted Applications version 6.08 is a major change in the technology that Scomis use for connecting schools to the Scomis Hosted Applications platform. This page contains information about Upgrade Troubleshooting. The new application is written using the Microsoft .net framework, this allows the application to function as a single application removing the need…
Updating Local Root and Intermediate Certificates
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. The SSL certificate is issued by our certificate provider who owns both an Intermediate certificate and root certificate. These certificates are usually present…
Exam Results Import Errors
On completion of the exam results file import any logged errors will be displayed in the Errors dialogue box. Use the information below to help resolve any issues before re-importing the results file. FATAL ERRORS Element xxxx: Record Contains Invalid Candidate No. Most likely to be encountered if a UCI for a student does not match…
Windows 10 Creators Edition Update & Scomis Hosted Applications Launcher
We have become aware of an issue caused by the recent Microsoft Creators Edition Update to Windows 10 which has introduced a bug affecting some updated Windows 10 computer’s ability to establish a remote desktop connection, including to our Hosted Application service. Users are unable to connect to the remote session and receive the error message below Your computer can’t connect to the…
FMS Data Export User
A current user of FMS with Supervisor level access needs to log in and
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update (32bit) connectivity issues with Scomis Hosted Applications
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 connection usually with a ‘Security Package Error’, including to our Hosted Application service. Users are unable to connect to the remote session and receive error…
Scheduled Tasks for SchoolComms on Hosted Applications
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 SchoolComms software not being able to specify an individual schools data on a server so it won’t work. Advice: We have spoken to…
SchoolChooser
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 to select a school from a drop down list. The list was populated from information in the Scomis Hosted Applications platform. What’s New?…
Favourite Links in Explorer
How add a Favourite link for customers who access the Scomis Hosted Applications Service.