SIMS Mapped Drives

[Warwick_Tech]

Hi All,

 

With Malware, Phishing and Ransomware on the rise (again) I wonder if SIMS still needs that pesky mapped drive?

 

I've experimented and it seems like it doesn't - Only for things like Nova or Options, but I don't know if it may cause issues later.

 

Does anyone have any research to add?

[FishCustard]

In almost all cases, no, it does not. Those who interact with things like Exams Organiser may need it to place/retrieve CTF files, but we give it as-needed rather than by default.

[Esteban_Child_of_the_Sun]

If you use UNC paths in your C:\Windows\sims.ini file for the SIMSDirectory then only SIMS version 6 modules will need a mapped drive, if you don't use UNC paths then you'll also need them for anyone who does attendance mail merge letters.

[chazzy2501]

Do they need write permissions?

[Esteban_Child_of_the_Sun]

yes, though only to bits relevant to the modules they are using.

[synaesthesia]

As above, there's no reason for the majority to need access to the SIMS area. Make sure your .ini files point to server name and SQL instance etc rather than to a folder or share location, and map certain areas for exams/timetable/data managers, usually ctfin/out, examin/out folders.

[Linfit]

Assuming a standard install, write permissions will be needed by the following users on the following folders:

Timetabler – S:\SIMS\SNOVA

Exams Officer – S:\SIMS\EXAMS

Anyone using Options – S:\SIMS\OPTIONS

Anyone using Attendance letter templates – S:\SIMS\Attend

Anyone processing CTF’s and ATF’s – S:\SIMS\STAR