AIMS SQL

AIMS SQL is the AIMS Case Management System developed to run on the Microsoft SQL Server client/server platform. AIMS SQL allows multiple concurrent users and is designed to run on networked computers connected via a WAN (Wide Area Network). You will need to have a Microsoft SQL server already installed before proceeding with the AIMS SQL installation.

The AIMS SQL download is for new users only. Upon purchase, the Aims Team will send you your unique licence key, which is required to complete your installation and determines whether the Core or Extra version of AIMS will be installed. Existing AIMS users wishing to update their software to the latest version go to AIMS updates pages.

The AIMS SQL download contains:

•  the AIMS software
•  the AIMS Full Help Guide
•  the AIMS Configuration Guide
•  Licence to Use agreement
•  Support Contract

NB - before downloading AIMS SQL, we strongly recommend that you -

• read the installation document; and
• download and install the AIMS Demo to help you evaluate and familiarise yourself with the system. The Demo includes a guided tour document and provides an essential training and support tool. 

To download and install AIMS SQL

1. Download AIMS SQL.
2. Select SAVE and, when prompted, choose the location to save the AIMS SQL setup.exe file to (e.g. Desktop)
3. Once the download is complete, navigate to the location you chose in step 2 and double click on AIMS SQL setup.exe to extract the files.
4. Read the installation instructions and then proceed to install following the install prompts.
5. Launch AIMS by double clicking on the AIMS desktop icon then login to the system by typing ‘ADMIN’ for the username and 'PASSWORD' for the password.
6. On the first launch of the system, enter your licence key at the prompt to determine whether Core or Extra is installed and to complete your installation.

Before adding any data to the system, you should read the Configuration Guide.