Log on to the server (those schools with two Administration servers this needs to be the MIS
Application Server (SIMS SQL Server))
Login to SIMS .net as a user who has access to System Manager.
Application Server (SIMS SQL Server))
Login to SIMS .net as a user who has access to System Manager.
Once Sims has loaded you will see the following screen
In SIMS .net select Tools then Check for Update. SIMS .net will close – if prompted to
close SIMS .net click Yes
close SIMS .net click Yes
SOLUS will now load and the Welcome screen will open. In the SIMS User Name box type
in your user name (with System Manager access rights). Enter the password in the SIMS
Password box.
Ensure there is a tick in the Check for SIMS Updates box and click Login.
Click OK if presented with the message “FMS credentials not validated for the FMS
database. FMS releases will not be available.”
in your user name (with System Manager access rights). Enter the password in the SIMS
Password box.
Ensure there is a tick in the Check for SIMS Updates box and click Login.
Click OK if presented with the message “FMS credentials not validated for the FMS
database. FMS releases will not be available.”
The updates that are available should show up, here you can select which once you wish to install.
Click next top proceed
If this is the first time SOLUS has been used the Terms and Conditions for the use of
SOLUS page will be displayed. Click the I Agree to the terms and conditions above
button.
Click next top proceed
If this is the first time SOLUS has been used the Terms and Conditions for the use of
SOLUS page will be displayed. Click the I Agree to the terms and conditions above
button.