How can the answer be improved? Log into SA-SAMS with your username and password. The database file will now be backed-up and updated/patched. The latest version number should appear at the top of the screen. Any Problems with Patch Installations: Contact the appropriate SA-SAMS Provincial Helpdesk or the EMIS Directorate. Run the SA-SAMS Spread V6.0.57 (sa-sams_spread_grid_6.0.57.exe) and follow the prompts. If prompted to keep newer versions of any files, click No to All. Run the latest Patch - Step 3 - to update your SA-SAMS installation to the latest version. Some Provincial EMIS Sections choose to approve a new Patch first, before their users install it. SA-SAMS Patch: Click here to download this Patch.

SA-SAMS Patch 18.0.0 Release Date: 30 January 2018 Size: 21.5 MB At the time of writing: • The Thutong Portal was down, but the problem was being worked on. • The Official DBE Release Notes for this Patch wasn't available yet. Extremely Important: • Always ensure that you run Patches in the order that they are released, i.e. Wireless Driver For Acer Aspire E15 more. Do not miss running a Patch in-between the following one.

• Remember to make regular Backups of your SA-SAMS and School Library Module databases. • Some Provincial EMIS Sections choose to approve a new Patch first, before their users install it.

Please confirm with them first, if in doubt. Other Notes of Importance: This version of SA-SAMS was released with the following updates: • New Official Subjects were added. • Programme of Assessment added for 2018. • Age validation was included when adding new Learners.

Check on 3.5. To print the list of Learners outside the normal age range. After installation: • Assign Subjects to New Learners and Learners in Grades R, 1, 4, 7 and 10 (12.1.15). • Assign Learners and Subjects to Educators (12.1.16). • Validate the Subjects for the School's Academic Year Program (12.3.11). SA-SAMS Patch: SA-SAMS Patch (Avast Antivirus Friendly Version): SA-SAMS Release Notes: Official Release Notes will follow once it has been made available.

Troubleshooting: If you get an error that not all files could be created during the extraction process: • make sure that SA-SAMS is closed on the Server computer and all other workstations, if SA-SAMS is networked. • right-click on the Patch file and select Run as Administrator.