Attaching a SIMS .net or FMS Database
Using DBAttach to attach a SIMS or FMS database.
Detaching the Sco_Apps Database
Using the ScoApMigr utility to move the scomis_apps database.
Windows 7 – Assigning a Drive letter to a hard disk
Assigning a drive letter to a hard disk
Windows 7 – Checking the Public and Whole shares
Checking a WHOLE and PUBLIC folders
Windows 7 – Loading Windows Update
Running Windows update on Windows 7
Windows 7 – Show Super Hidden Files
Switching on the display of hidden and system folders.
Windows 7 – Disable Simple File Sharing
How to disable the Windows Simple File Sharing
Detaching the SIMS/FMS Database
How to detach the SIMS and FMS databases
My school is considering becoming a new academy and I was wondering what the implications would be regarding the ICT Support provision that you currently provide?
The Scomis team will be very happy to continue working with new Academies in all aspects of ICT support and consultancy. For example; SIMS and FMS support, technical and network support, design and consultancy, etc.
Mapping the Admin F: & G: drives in Windows 7
The standard ScoMIS admin server has two shares on it: Whole and Public. These should be mapped to from all admin machines.
Changing file viewing options in Windows
How to check that hidden files and folders, along with known file extensions, are displayed correctly.
Disabling UAC in Windows
The UAC – or User Access Control – is a feature of Windows7 & Vista to help protect you against Malware.
How to Check Simple File Sharing is Disabled in Windows
Altering the file sharing methods in Windows7
How to check if the Windows Firewall is disabled
Windows Firewall must be disabled on the Main Admin PC (Server) for Sims & FMS to work, and on workstations to allow remote access.
Idle time limits on the Hosted Application Service
This article covers the Idle session limits on the hosted application service” which is the length of time a session will receive no input from the user by either the keyboard or the mouse before a session is logged off.
Kaleidos
About Kaleidos and which servers are involved.
How can I log out of Terminal Server
If your screen goes black or is un-responsive, try using this key combination.
How do I print a blank Key Stage marksheet?
Navigate to Tools/Performance/Assessment/Wizard Manager…
How do I add new houses?
Focus/School/Pastoral Structure/Current or Next years academic structure…
What permissions are required to carry out End of Year procedures?
The permissions required to carry out the various end of year processes vary…
Should we download the ATF file if we have a nursery unit attached to our school?
No, if you have a nursery unit attached to your school we recommend…
How can I assign my new intake to new registration groups if the groups are not available in Focus/Admission/Application?
In order to assign Applicants to next years registration …
How do I rename a registration group in the current year?
DO NOT RENAME A REGISTRATION GROUP! It will change it…
Recommended Settings for Un-Managed Wireless Access Points
Recommendations for a minimum wireless access point configuration.
Error ‘SIMS .net encountered a problem’ when running Validate Memberships as part of the Promotion Routine
In order to resolve this log back into SIMS .net and go to Tools | Validate Memberships…
What does “unusual” mean when carrying out the promotion mapping?
The Unusual check box is selected automaticallyto …
What are the consequences if I promote AFTER the start of the academic year?
We would strongly recommend schools to promote before the end of the current academic year…
How do I enter an Occasional Day?
To enter an Occasional Day:
Navigate to school diary …
Where are the notes for completing the Admissions process?
The notes are held within the documentation section of SIMS…
How to check your MacAfee Antivirus is updating correctly.
MacAfee items to check…The version number must be 8.5 or above & the DAT created on date – this needs to be within the last few days
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