Installation

Installing INSIGHT

Prerequisites before installing INSIGHT::-

• A Web Server with IIS and Microsoft.Net Framework 4.0 installed. Larger secondary schools may already have this or at least capacity on existing servers for it to be installed. Smaller Primary Schools with just one or two PCs running SIMS may need to purchase an extra “box” for this.

• The Web Server must be networked with SIMS SQL server and to a router with broadband connection. The broadband line must have a fixed IP address – most schools will already have this but some may need to arrange this via their ISP and a small charge may be made.

Installing INSIGHT:

Once INSIGHT is installed and parent login details set (see full installation procedures) internet access to the school system can be set up.

This can be primarily one of two ways:-

1. Directly by giving users the school IP address and INSIGHT path allowing them direct access or

2. Inserting a link into the existing school web site which directs users on to the school.

With the detailed instructions and support from TASC most secondary schools should be able to carry out these functions themselves. Smaller Primary Schools may not have the expertise but will usually have Local Authority technical support.

Where schools are linked via a Grid for Learning Network managed by their Local Authority slightly different procedures may be required. In this case talk to TASC and to your Local Authority Technical Officers.

Whichever means is required you can be sure of the full support of TASC.