19 Apr 2017
Problem Microsoft have recently released a large update to Windows 10 called Creators Edition (v1703) Unfortunately if you had installed this update you would no longer be able to connect to the…
7 Apr 2017
Fileset 602 has been released. Hosted schools The latest fileset will have already been applied to your database for you so there is no need to import. Non-hosted Schools will need to…
2 Feb 2017
Internet filtering changes Who is affected? If you have a South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) Internet connection at your school or establishment, you will be affected. Schools using…
7 Oct 2014
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…
13 Jun 2014
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, 8.1 or RDP8 on Windows 7 You may find the problems logging onto the Hosted Application Connector with Windows 8, 8.1 or Windows 7 after you…
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…
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…
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. Fix In…
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…
6 Aug 2013
Capita make strong recommendations about the hardware specification of the hardware to run SIMS Workstations of Minimum System Requirements specification would be recommended for occasional use and are likely to be less…
26 Mar 2013
Scomis Hosted Application Connector and driverless printing client download (for Hosted SIMS access)
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…
14 Jan 2011
************PLEASE NOTE: This FAQ is to be followed entirely at the risk of the school and Scomis is not held responsible for any data lost. Failure to follow all steps correctly may…
5 Jul 2010
This is the current Scomis Password Policy (which has been based on the Devon County Council Password Policy) which is applied to the Scomis Managed Services. We also recommend that schools adopt…
25 May 2010
Please make sure you have a full backup before starting this procedure. 1. Tools>Define Financial Year>Define/edit year 2. Use + on right to add the new year. You will probably want to…