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Hi all, We're currently looking for a Developer to joint our Information Services Team Full time position: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30-17.00pm Salary: Up to £43, 754 DOE Closing date: 8.00am on 4 November 2019. More information and to apply: https://www.habsboys.org.uk/Developer-Information-Services

We found ADFS to be inconsistent with SCA. Once we switched to AzureAD Pass-through Authentication we haven't had any further issues (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/how-to-connect-pta).

We use a product called FrKeys to do this - https://www.frkeys.com/ Some of their screenshots might be a good starting point.

I inherited an awful format for Student usernames, which I wish we could change, but sadly there's no desire to do so at the time. We use the first three letters of the surname followed by a random three digit number - so bon007 or hal900.

Yay! Finally they've made MSI installers Boooo! You can't make a transform for it They seem to have stopped releasing the NSIS script too

We're just starting to sketch out our BYOD plans and have been looking at how we're going to effectively monitor these new devices. On our Trust network, we're using a combination of the older generation Securus product coupled with Palo Alto web filtering. With BYOD however, we'd be limited to just the Palo Alto filtering. These new Securus offerings, mainly NET and 360 appear to offer monitor for BYOD devices, including iOS and Android. Has anyone started using these yet?

I obviously can't speak for everyone, but for my school in particular, the main reason for using EXP is because it DOESN'T have a spellcheck. It saves us from having to create a locked down Word installation (or a custom examinations image). We can just use our existing machines and block Office apps with AppLocker and enforce EWP.

I'm seeing similar with 2.1.4.5.

The last few years we've been organising an event for our Year 13 Leavers. We hire a "It's a knockout" style inflatable thing and they compete against each other in teams, usually in fancy dress (Ice Cream van too!). Since doing that we've not had any pranks. They're too distracted with the other things.

^ This. Although I went one step further and extracted the installer contents and built my own with NSIS so I could control the shortcut creation better. ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ; NSIS installer script ; ; (http://nsis.sourceforge.net) ; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; #Definitions !define PRODUCT_NAME "RasWin" !define VERSION 1.0 !define PRODUCT_VERSION 1.0 !define PRODUCT_GROUP "SCHOOLNAME" !define PRODUCT_PUBLISHER "SCHOOLNAME" !define PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY "Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\${PRODUCT_NAME}" !define PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY "HKLM" !include "FileFunc.nsh" # Required for EstimatedSize !include "FileAssociation.nsh" # Required for File Association ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ; General configuration ; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Name "${PRODUCT_NAME}" # Name the installer OutFile "raswin-setup.exe" # Define the directory to install to InstallDir "$PROGRAMFILES\${PRODUCT_PUBLISHER}\${PRODUCT_NAME}" ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ; Installer sections ; ; The CORE of the installer ; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; # default section start; every NSIS script has at least one section. Section # Define the output path for this file SetOutPath "$INSTDIR" # define what to install and place it in the output path File /r "source\*.*" # Add File associations ${registerExtension} "$INSTDIR\raswin.exe" ".pdb" "RasMol RasWin Document" ${registerExtension} "$INSTDIR\raswin.exe" ".cif" "RasMol RasWin Document" # Write EstimatedSize information ${GetSize} "$INSTDIR" "/S=0K" $0 $1 $2 IntFmt $0 "0x%08X" $0 # Define uninstaller name WriteUninstaller "$INSTDIR\uninstall.exe" # Create a shortcut named "new shortcut" in the start menu programs directory # point the new shortcut at the program executable SetShellVarContext all CreateShortCut "$SMPROGRAMS\${PRODUCT_NAME}.lnk" "$INSTDIR\raswin.exe" "" "$INSTDIR\raswin.ico" 0 # Write Uninstallation information WriteRegStr ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" "DisplayName" "$(^Name)" WriteRegStr ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" "UninstallString" "$INSTDIR\uninstall.exe" WriteRegStr ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" "QuietUninstallString" "$INSTDIR\uninstall.exe /S" WriteRegStr ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" "InstallLocation" "$INSTDIR" WriteRegStr ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" "DisplayIcon" "$INSTDIR\raswin.ico" WriteRegStr ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" "DisplayVersion" "${PRODUCT_VERSION}" WriteRegStr ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" "Publisher" "${PRODUCT_PUBLISHER}" WriteRegStr ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" "VersionMajor" "1" WriteRegStr ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" "VersionMinor" "0" WriteRegDWORD ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" "EstimatedSize" "$0" # default section end SectionEnd ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ; Uninstaller sections ; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; # Create a section to define what the uninstaller does. # the section will always be named "Uninstall" Section "Uninstall" # Always delete uninstaller first Delete "$INSTDIR\uninstall.exe" # now delete installed files Delete "$INSTDIR\*.*" # Delete the installation files RMDir /r "$INSTDIR" # Remove the link from the AllUsers Start Menu SetShellVarContext all Delete "$SMPROGRAMS\${PRODUCT_NAME}.lnk" # Remove file associations ${unregisterExtension} ".pdb" "RasMol RasWin Document" ${unregisterExtension} ".cif" "RasMol RasWin Document" # Remove registry key DeleteRegKey ${PRODUCT_UNINST_ROOT_KEY} "${PRODUCT_UNINST_KEY}" SectionEnd

We're using RasMol (from RasMol and OpenRasMol) here without any issues. Simple .exe silent install.

Fantastic! Thank you

Great work on the software. It's reduced my headaches during Examination periods immensely. We've had one feature request which I thought I'd run past you. Our Exams Office has asked if it's possible to print the CIE Word Processor Cover Sheet as well as the JCQ sheet if the candidate has selected CIE as the Exam Board? http://www.cambridgeinternational.org/images/86448-word-processor-cover-sheet-exam-day-form-5.pdf

The new OneDrive client added in 1709 (with On-Demand sync) also came with a few new GPO settings, one of which is "Silently configure OneDrive using Windows 10 or domain credentials" (Link). I've not tried it yet, but this will most likely do what you're asking.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified person to work as part of our dynamic ICT Support team. The person appointed will be responsible for first line support of school ICT systems and pivotal in contributing to our excellent customer service ethos. The school provides a stimulating and attractive working environment and supports the professional development of all staff. The post is full time, 37.5 hours per week. The salary for this position will be up to £26,500 per annum, depending upon qualifications and relevant experience. For more information and to apply, please visit the school website - ICT Support Technician | The Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School