We recommend the software is installed on the schools MIS server. However, if this is not possible it can be installed on a PC. This guide will take you through each stage of the install process.
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- Server install - Windows Server 2012 R2 or above
- PC install - Windows 10 or aboveThe schools MIS
- Prerequisites can be found here.
- SIMS Schools
- SIMS is installed on the machine you are installing Data Extractor on
- A Sims account with the permissions of Administration Assistant, TPSuperUser and Third Party Reporter. We recommend creating a dedicated account. N.B. if you wish to include Pre-Admission students then please also add the Admission Officer permission to the account.
- A mapped network connection to the SIMS server (usually S:\SIMS)
- Sims Connected schools will need to install the software on the schools VPN connector machine which has the local copy of Sims installed on it.
- Please ensure your schools URN is up-to-date here.
Step-by-step guide
1. Log on to the server or PC with administrative rights.
2. Download the software by going to the download page and using the authentication code given to you either by the Support Team or the Local Authority. Save this file to your desktop or any other location you can easily access.
3. Double-click the ‘Setup’ ‘Setup.exe’ file and click ‘Run’ when prompted. N.B. If your system does not have ‘Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2’ or ‘Windows Installer’ already installed the software will download and install these components automaticallyabove installed, you will be prompted to install this before the setup will run. After it completes you may be asked to reboot the machine. If you are unable to reboot now, please close the installer and run it again to bypass the restart and complete the process.
4. Once complete, the ‘InstallShield’ wizard screen will display. Click ‘Next’.
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