SIMS 7 - Recommended Integration Mechanisms for Students
Students
Reporting is generally available and not individually marked above, however APIs are usually much more efficient for larger data volumes or where specific data for an entity is required. Reporting however remains one of the simplest data extraction tools available to technical integrators.
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Internal API – Commonly used
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Internal APIs exist but more effective 3rd party APIs are recommended.
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3rd party APIs exist and are likely to be more efficient for data exchange.
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Not available via reporting – APIs available.
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Not recommended via reporting – API’s preferred.
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Available
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Available at schools making use of that functionality in SIMS. Fees for example is only available in the independent sector.
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Supporting entities
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Not available to TIs
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