[sims] Considering moving away from SIMS - access to old data?

[londonbg]

We're thinking of moving away from SIMS

 

What would be the best way of accessing historical data (past students and teachers etc) that we don't bring across to a new system?

 

Does SIMS stop working when a subscription ends?

 

Assuming we can't use the SIMS.net app/server is there simple way of exporting ALL data to a CSV for future use if the historical data ever needs returning to?

Edited March 12, 2019 by londonbg

[PhilNeal]

SIMS has a perpetual licence so it can still be used.

[Greg]

SIMS has a perpetual licence so it can still be used.

 

As long as you can still access it as you can't still upgrade SIMS post support contract - Phil, feel free to correct, this is what we have always been told

You'd need to ensure that it is on a version of SQL/Windows/Office that works with that SIMS version - perhaps a VM that can be accessed when needed

[londonbg]

Thanks all this is really helpful

[PhilNeal]

Yes that’s right. There’s one thing to determine and that is if you own the licence in which no problem. If your LA owns the licence they can decide.