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The Automation Module is used to perform various automated tasks in the SIMS database such as maintenance, report generation, behaviour rule generation and data transfers to third party software. Generally there is very little you need to do with automation, as it runs itself. However you may need to do some configuration to get it started. <br> <br>
 
The Automation Module is used to perform various automated tasks in the SIMS database such as maintenance, report generation, behaviour rule generation and data transfers to third party software. Generally there is very little you need to do with automation, as it runs itself. However you may need to do some configuration to get it started. <br> <br>
 
The features of automation are described in brief below, with a link to a wiki page that goes into more detail about each feature. Each link that you can click is coloured and emboldened '''<span style="color:#0645AD">like this</span>''' (you can't click on this one). <br> <br>
 
  
 
=='''Usage'''==
 
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=='''Configuration'''==
 
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====Where to start with automation====
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====Installing automation====
  
You will need to have the Keep Alive service running for Automation to function. See the '''[[installing Keep Alive]]''' for instructions about this. <br> <br>
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Automation is installed when you run a '''[[service pack]]'''. Follow the instructions on the service pack page for instructions. <br> <br>
  
 
====Testing automation====
 
====Testing automation====
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If automation doesn't appear to be working, please follow our '''[[troubleshooting automation]]''' guide. <br> <br>
 
If automation doesn't appear to be working, please follow our '''[[troubleshooting automation]]''' guide. <br> <br>
  
=='''frequently asked questions'''==
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This is a list of frequently asked questions relating to attendance. For the answers to any of these questions, please go to '''[[automation FAQ]]'''. <br> <br>
 
This is a list of frequently asked questions relating to attendance. For the answers to any of these questions, please go to '''[[automation FAQ]]'''. <br> <br>
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*On the status tab, it says automation has never polled
 
*On the status tab, it says automation has never polled
 
*There is an update available for the KeepAlive service
 
*There is an update available for the KeepAlive service
*Pupils are missing from the All Years group
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=='''List of pages'''==
 
=='''List of pages'''==

Latest revision as of 09:44, 7 July 2016

Automation


The Automation Module is used to perform various automated tasks in the SIMS database such as maintenance, report generation, behaviour rule generation and data transfers to third party software. Generally there is very little you need to do with automation, as it runs itself. However you may need to do some configuration to get it started.

Usage

The jobs that the automation module performs

To view and manage the jobs that the automation module will perform, go to the job list.

Configuration

Installing automation

Automation is installed when you run a service pack. Follow the instructions on the service pack page for instructions.

Testing automation

Once this is done you can test automation is working by following this instructions on this page.

Troubleshooting

If automation doesn't appear to be working, please follow our troubleshooting automation guide.

Frequently asked questions

This is a list of frequently asked questions relating to attendance. For the answers to any of these questions, please go to automation FAQ.

  • I can see a message about the Automation module not running
  • On the status tab, it says automation has never polled
  • There is an update available for the KeepAlive service
  • Pupils are missing from the All Years group

List of pages

Pages in category ‘Automation’

The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.