This is to misunderstand the different dynamics of these systems. MLEs based on SQL server may have more difficulty in interacting with an Oracle student database, even though the general approach of SQL queries is still valid, and advice should be sought from the vendor.Ī number of e-mail and other systems (including directories) are often criticised for not using a “standard” (i.e., relational) database such as Oracle to hold their information. Since most student records systems are based on Oracle, the basis for interoperability is clear (even if tedious to bring about). This is normally Oracle, sometimes SQL Server if they are strongly in the Microsoft camp. Vendors of managed learning environments are increasingly building these – or at least the “enterprise” versions of these – on a standard database. This technique was piloted by FirstClass, and proved sufficiently robust to allow the Open University to register and change details of tens of thousands of students. This normally works by supplying a script file piped to the system administrator internal user. Several vendors now allow a “batch update” process for registering many users at once. We do not think that IMS can directly take all the credit for this – it is more to do with pressure from large customers for fuller integration and a gradual move towards use of more standard systems, especially databases. 1Ĭompared with even a year ago, systems are now becoming increasingly interoperable. This is an addition to the original brief, added to the original specification at the request of the HEFCE e University project team. This section covers interoperability, scalability and library systems, and has an analysis of responses from the HE sector.ĩ.1 Interoperability with Other Systems, Including Student Record Systems This will affect the way the technology is procured, in particular “lease” versus “buy” issues. Risks Management of risk will be a key issue.Evaluation We agree with the point that effective evaluation should be built in.Student Support Points about 24-7 operation will affect the choice of IT system and its cost.9.4 Issues raised by HE and FE responses.9.2.3 MLEs: Other Vendors Making Interesting Points.
9.2.2 MLEs: Leading Vendors in the HE/FE Sector.Pearsons/Staffordshire University: COSE.LUVIT LUVIT makes the by-now standard point: LUVIT version 3.5 will also let users and/or content providers make use of other database solutions.Granada/University of Wolverhampton DELTA Institute: WOLF.
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