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Looks to install a new physical Remote Desktop server running Server 2019 - not keen on running as a VM due to resources and in case I need to reboot any part of the Hyper-V cluster remotely. What sort of server spec would people go for. Cheers

I had a reply saying they have asked their production team for information. I P2V’d the NRS box last night so I can have a play with the config settings etc. I’ll post NRS reply and also if I have any luck getting an SP800 - Win 10 64 bit till working.

I have a box running SQL 2008 and I want to move the Databases to another box running a new version of SQL. Should it be a simple case of backing up the DB and then restoring it onto the new box, or would it be better to detach, move to new box and then reattach? Cheers

Was planning to upgrade papercut over half term...... should I give this a miss for the time being?

Similar issue with some HP laptops - had to install the software to enable the function keys.

I've emailed Civica to clarify which parts of the SP800 tills don't support Windows 10 - 64 bit as I have a till running Windows 10, 64 bit with with the touch screen and various bio metric/pin entry readers. The only things I cannot test is the connection to the NRS system - unless anyone has instructions on how to add tills to the NRS system :-D

Twist...

So I emailed NRS/Civica to ask the following questions: 1. Current SP800 tils, do these not support 64bit Windows 10? 2. Are the current SP800 tils not compatible with Civica Version 8? These are their replies. 1. Unfortunately not, the SSD that replaces the current one will be Windows 10 32bit as the SP800 model does not support 64bit. 2. The SP800 models are not compatible with Civica Cashless version 8 because v8 was built to a 64bit specification which cannot be handled by the 32bit SP800 model machines. So I checked the CPU and it is an Atom D525 -1.80Ghz Ran a utility called Securable and it confirms the CPU will run 64bit - and the specs from Microsoft state a CPU 1Ghz or faster Partners (who make the SP-800) have Win7/Win8 64 bit drivers available...... So before I go back to Civica and ask them why they think the till wont support a 64 bit OS - can someone give me a sanity check to make sure that I'm not missing anything! Cheers

Could never get the AgentInstaller.js to install correctly for some strange reason when using SCCM but would work absolutely fine if ran manually

Original thanks should go to @rrafluap and his post http://www.edugeek.net/forums/mis-systems/189512-sims-solus3-re-imaging-workstation.html#post1620875 I basically took his scripts and changed to suit. You will need to change the following: SCCMSERVER to your SCCM/MDT Sever Name SOURCES$ to your Deployment Share You get the general idea..... SIMS.net Details 1.Create a deployment folder (I called mine SIMSInstaller) and create the following files. SIMSInstaller.bat with the following wscript.exe "\\SCCMSERVER\SOURCES$\SOFTWARE\SIMSInstaller\SimsInstaller.vbs" [/Code] [b]SIMSInstaller.vbs[/b] with the following [code] strFolder = Replace(WScript.ScriptFullName,WScript.ScriptName,"") Set WSHShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set WSHNetwork = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Network") strComputerName = WSHNetwork.ComputerName WSHShell.run "xcopy """ & strFolder & "SIMS.ini"" ""C:\Windows"" /y", 1, True WSHShell.run strFolder & "SIMS\SIMSInfrastructureSetup.exe /S {QuietMode} {SIMSWorkstation}", 1, True WSHShell.run strFolder & "SIMS\SIMSManualSetup.exe /S {QuietMode} [sIMSDirectory]=""\\SIMS_SERVER\SIMS_SHARE$\SIMS\"" [sIMSDotNetDirectory]=""C:\Program Files\SIMS\SIMS .net""", 1, True WSHShell.run strFolder & "SIMS\SIMSAMPARKSetup.exe /S {QuietMode} [sIMSDirectory]=""\\SIMS_SERVER\SIMS_SHARE$\SIMS\"" [sIMSDotNetDirectory]=""C:\Program Files\SIMS\SIMS .net""", 1, True WSHShell.run strFolder & "SIMS\SIMSApplicationSetup.exe /S {QuietMode} [sIMSDirectory]=""\\SIMS_SERVER\SIMS_SHARE$\SIMS\"" [sIMSDotNetDirectory]=""C:\Program Files\SIMS\SIMS .net""", 1, True WSHShell.run "xcopy """ & strFolder & "connect.ini"" ""C:\Program Files\SIMS\Sims .net"" /y", 1, True WScript.quit() 3. Create a folder called SIMS inside the deployment folder containing the .bat and .vbs files - and copy the following into it: SIMSInfrastructureSetup.EXE SIMSApplicationSetup.exe SIMSAMPARKSetup.exe SIMSManualSetup.exe I also copied over the .signature files for good measure. 4. Copy your Connect.ini and SIMS.ini and place them in same location as the .bat and .vbs files. 5. Create an SCCM Package which contains Source Files and runs the SIMSInstaller.bat SOLUS 3 Details 1.Create a deployment folder (I called mine SOLUSInstaller) and create the following files. SOLUSInstaller.bat with the following wscript.exe "\\SCCMSERVER\SOURCES$\SOFTWARE\SOLUSInstaller\SOLUSInstaller.vbs" [/Code] [b]SOLUSInstaller.vbs[/b] with the following [code] strFolder = Replace(WScript.ScriptFullName,WScript.ScriptName,"") Set WSHShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set WSHNetwork = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Network") Set WSHFSO = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") strTempDir = WSHShell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%temp%") strInstallTemp = strTempDir & "\SOLUS3Temp" strCompName = WSHNetwork.ComputerName strLogDir = "C:\Windows\Temp" Set TypeLib = CreateObject("Scriptlet.TypeLib") strGUID = TypeLib.Guid strGUID = Left(strGUID, 38) If NOT WSHFSO.FolderExists(strInstallTemp) Then WSHFSO.CreateFolder(strInstallTemp) End If WSHFSO.CopyFolder strFolder & "\SolusAgent", strInstallTemp, True WSHShell.Run "taskkill /f /im Sims.Solus3.Agent.UI.exe", 0, True WSHShell.Run "net stop Solus3Agent", 0, True WSHShell.Run "msiexec.exe /lv* """ & strLogDir & "\" & strCompName & "_SOLUS3_Installer.log"" /i """ & strInstallTemp & "\SOLUS3AgentInstaller_x64.msi"" AGENTSERVICEADDRESS=""net.tcp://localhost:52966"" AGENTID=""" & strGUID & """ DEPLOYMENTSERVERADDRESS=""net.tcp://CHANGE_TO_YOUR_SIMS_SERVER_NAME:52965"" RSAKEYPATH=""" & strInstallTemp & """ MSIRESTARTMANAGERCONTROL=0 /norestart /qb!", 1, True WSHShell.Run "net start Solus3Agent", 0, True WSHFSO.DeleteFolder(strInstallTemp) WScript.Quit (As I only use 64 Bit, I only referenced and copied over the x64 installer) 3. Create a folder called SolusAgent inside the deployment folder and copy the SolusAgent files from your SIMS Server Solus3AgentInstaller_x64.msi Solus3.Keys.DeploymentService.Public.xml 4. Create an SCCM Package which contains Source Files and runs the SOLUSInstaller.bat Now some may be thinking what about updating the SIMS.net and Solus Packages when new versions appear. I have Solus set to deploy updates Automatically, so the Solus Agent will automatically update. - I did test with an older V3 Solus Agent and when installed, it doesnt detect SIMS is installed even though it is. - Once Solus has Automatically updated, it then detects SIMS.net and will automatically update SIMS.net if the deployed version is older. I only deploy these files as part of the Task Sequence on the Initial OS Deployment - I do not have them set to deploy to collections etc. I have tested by rebullding stations from scratch wiith new computer name and by using the the original computer name - I havent had to touch Solus during the deployment process. Hope people find this useful and as mentioned thanks to @rrafluap

What version of Moodle/Database are you migrating from? Could be the database format for MariaDB requires Barracuda for later versions of Moodle The link below explains how to make xamp use the required DB Format. See - https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=350838#p1457590

@witch could you move my post to either Software Licensing or Enterprise threads please :-)

Interestingly, the till are running Windows Embeded POSReady 2009 (Which I assume is some kind of variation of Windows XP, as the boot splash screen shows Windows XP) So I am wondering if there is a Windows 10 equivalent?

Could a mod please move to correct forum area please :-)

Currently use adobe CS5 photoshop and Dreamweaver on Windows 10 Edu. Most works fine but having some issues where dreamweaver refuses to load for some users. Anyway...... talking to the head of IT and he asked about Adobe CC. So I have 2 or 3 questions 1. Only really need photoshop and dreamweaver - which would be cheaper - all apps or just the 2 I need? 2.Adobe CC 2019 - how do I assign licenses in an IT/Art room if it uses User licensing? 3. Would need to install on approx 140 machines, so what are the current pricing like and who would you recommend for quotes? Cheers

I told our finance person I could get SSD drives for approx £16 each and then install Windows myself - she was shocked at the cost as well! Googling the model number of the till it has an atom processor which should supposed 64bit OS. Ideally need to jump on one of the tolls to check spec etc. Only reason I can think they are only installing 32bit OS is for driver support. Anyone got an SP800 till which has been upgraded to Win10 able to confirm if they support 64bit Win 10

Just had a quote from Civica to update tills (basically replace with SSD incorporated Windows 10 - 32bit) Good job I was sat down....... £159.00 per till!!!! I have emailed them back to ask - A) why 32bit edition and B) why do much as the installation is listed as a separate item! Not even mentioning the other items they listed!! Had to check the date just incase they sent it on 1st April!!!

I'm using local profiles for staff and mandatory profiles for students. All use a redirected Start Menu with no issues. Eventually I would like to switch to all local profiles and UE-V but this is on my to do list when I have time.

I'd be interested in this as well as part of a recent staff survey, the majority asked for tablets for internet browsing/research.

Cakes..

Noticed on your config the sql root password is blank - is that just posting purposes or is it actually blank? Wondering if xamp sql is set to not allow blank passwords.

Rifle...

May decide to watch GoT S1 Ep1 just to see why people rave about it

Used 3CX since August and was a self install project using Gamma SIP Trunks. 53 Extension in total - mixture of Fanvil X3 and X4 phones. and 3 Yealink W60B (Cordless phones) Main Reception uses a Yealink T48S with Exp40 sidecar. No issues from installing and general day to day usage. (First time I;ve logged into the system for about 3 months just to check how many extension we had in total. My only annoyance is that I created custom templates based of their original ones - to add school logo to phone background and to customize the phone buttons and 3CX flag anything custom as possible issues. Other slight annoyance - when on night service - no visible indication on the main reception phone.

Just started watching The Originals on Netflix - still on the fence wether I continue watching past season 1. Lucifer season 4. Magicians - never saw what happened at the end of season 4 coming!!