EDSCLS Platform/Virtual Machine (VM) Updates
The EDSCLS platform/virtual machine (VM) is scanned and updated on a regular basis. The purpose of the scan is to detect possible new security risks. Updates are made to provide protections from identified security risks and make improvements. Click here for suggestions on keeping your EDSCLS VM secure from cyber-attacks.
How Often Is the EDSCLS VM Updated?
It depends. The EDSCLS VM is scanned every other month. Any critical security issues are addressed immediately; how quickly an issue is addressed depends on the required resolution. Otherwise, minor issues that do not affect the functionality of the EDSCLS are patched on a quarterly basis as needed. As improvements are identified, those fixes are made as security issues are patched. Information on each version will be posted on this webpage for your information.
How Can I Find Out About EDSCLS VM Updates?
Users should check this webpage at least once every other month for possible updates. Alternatively, if you would like to receive emails when updates are released, we can add you to a list of users. Simply complete the following form to quickly add your contact information.
EDSCLS VM Update Contact List Form
Your Feedback Drives EDSCLS VM Updates!
Your thoughts and experiences with the EDSCLS VM matter to us. Our number one goal is to help you use the EDSCLS as efficiently and successfully as possible to meet the school climate improvement data collection needs of your districts and schools. For that reason, we use each VM update as an opportunity to incorporate suggestions and recommendations that users have shared. For example, Most VM updates include fixes to reported issues to the Help Desk.
If you would like to provide us feedback on the EDSCLS VM, information regarding any challenges you are experiencing with the EDSCLS VM, or any recommendations you have for future improvements, please complete the following feedback form.
Where Can I Find the Latest EDSCLS VM and Older Versions?
The table below lists each version of the EDSCLS VM that has been released, including when it was released and a brief description of what changed. For details on each version, click the linked EDSCLS VM version in the table below and you will be directed to a webpage with more information.
How Can I Keep My EDSCLS VM Secure?
It is critical to ensure your EDSCLS VM is secure to prevent external security breaches. To protect your EDSCLS VM from cyber-attacks, you can do one of three things:
- Power your current EDSCLS VM off after completing your entire data collection. See User Guide, Step 12 of Subsection C under Section 2.1.1 Installation and Configuration for instructions. The VM can be powered back on if needed. Before conducting the next data collection, you could then download the latest version of the EDSCLS VM and use that.
- Download and reinstall the latest version of the EDSCLS VM, including exporting data from the old VM and importing data into the new VM. See Recommended Steps for updating to the latest EDSCLS VM above for instructions.
- Manually apply security patches from the EDSCLS VM terminal command line. See the User Guide Section 2.1.3 Database Access for details.