matt_slatter

We’ve been running a Zorin VM on Virtual Box for a few years now to allow access to Python however I want to re-evaluate how we make it available for the students. Pros No Network Access so no risk of DOS attacks against most infrastructure. Gives CS students experience of another OS. Cons Large File Size. Performance Impact on Host PC. Saving files through the Shared Folder can be confusing for some students. Still allows students to cause mischief in their homedrives / AppData folders via the shared folder (thankfully not seen any evidence of this though). If I install Python locally, it appears that there are no networking modules installed by default that would allow much mischief and I can block installing modules by blocking Pip.exe using AppLocker. As a backup I can also block any network activity at the Windows Client Firewall, whilst still allowing users to save files. Am I missing anything or would this essentially be as secure as using the Virtual Machine? I know that a user can’t do anything using a script they aren’t already allowed to do and I am confident my security settings are appropriate but a layered security model always seems worthwhile to me. It would be great to know how you currently manage this or if you have any suggestions if I should ditch the VM or not. I know some schools use an online Python editor but I'd prefer not to due to Exams. Thanks for any advice.

@taz, we've just moved across to Bromcom from Sims and have setup the 365 Mailbox in the way you've described, giving our generic email address delegated access to several other mailboxes. It doesn't appear to be working though, as whichever email address we put in the From box of a message in Bromcom, it will only send from the generic account. Please can you confirm if this is still working for you in the way you have described? Thanks.

Marple Hall require a Senior ICT Technician to provide integral support to the ICT provision within our school. The Senior ICT Technician will work as a valued member of ICT support team to provide high-level technical support for the ICT infrastructure to all staff and students and direct the ICT / AV Technician on their daily duties. The successful candidate will work closely with the Network Manager to develop the ICT infrastructure used in school ensuring the school remains at the forefront of technology. The school runs a virtualised Windows server architecture accessed by Windows 10 clients. Experience and knowledge of ICT systems will be an advantage but commitment, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop are essential to this role. More information and how to apply can be found on our website.

Marple Hall School require an ICT / AV Technician to help support the ICT provision within our school and support with the operational and maintenance aspect of AV used in school. The ICT / AV Technician will work as a valued member of ICT support team to provide technical support for the ICT infrastructure to all staff and students. The school runs a virtualised Windows server architecture accessed by Windows 10 clients. Experience and knowledge of ICT systems will be an advantage but commitment, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop are essential to this role. More information and how to apply can be found on our website.

I find it easier to use Start Menu redirection anyway, just so I can hide the applications that I need to use from normal staff memebers and just give them the standard Office etc.

We've got it set up okay here Iain. We just use OWA details to setup email on each phone / tablet so don't need POP3 or IMAP, or set up any extra ISA rules. Balckberrys don't work as we havn't got Enterprise Manager but managed iPhones, iPads, Android and Nokia so far. Here's an example iphone setup, Server: OWA web address Domain: Local Domain Username: Username Password: Password Use SSL: On Let me know if you need more info, good luck.