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So what you have is a .net set of executables and you need to run

Derek: them

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on a fairly up-to-date windows PC- which is actually a fairly fat client with no server, but with MSSQL data streams as 'thin' as they can manage. Not at all what they promised.

Tony:

I can only assume that they mean using a central server for all the processing, with clients just generating the pretty pictures - pretty much what SIMS .Net does with MS SQL server.

MS SQL server does some processing through stored queries, triggers etc, but that's not what I would understand as a proper client/server setup. It certainly doesn't qualify SIMS.net as 'thin client' within the meaning of the act! Most of the processing happens client-side. I use this SIMS stuff and will be responsible for integrating it with other systems. Ptah!

Our LEA (who are sadly very "in" with Capita) are supposed to be trialing the web interface. So it does exist,

If you could point me at someone (Capita or LEA) who might be prepared to discuss this I'd be interested. Our DBA is very selective about what information he provides to Peons like me. Derek -- ******************************************************************************** All mail sent and received may be examined to prevent transmission of unacceptable material. Wellington College does not accept responsibility for email contents. Problems to postmaster@wellington-college.berks.sch.uk. Website: http://www.wellington-college.berks.sch.uk ********************************************************************************