System Administrators can configure or remove installed System Extensions from the Manage System Extensions page. System Extensions are tools or content that is added to the system through Building Blocks technology. System Extensions are available for use with Blackboard Learning System and Blackboard Portal System.
Click Manage System Extensions from the System Options section of the System Control Panel.
This table details the functions available on the Manage System Extensions page.
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make changes to the System Extension |
Properties. The Properties page will appear. Make any changes to the configuration of the System Extension. The properties are specific to each System Extension and may contain items such as license files, external resources, or global settings. This button will only appear if the System Extension is configurable. |
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remove the System Extension |
Remove. This action is irreversible. |
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make the System Extension unavailable/ available |
The drop-down list in the Status column and select Inactive (installed, but not able to interact with the Blackboard Academic Suite), Available (users have access to the System Extension), or Unavailable (users do not have access to the System Extension).
By default, all System Extensions are first installed as Inactive. This is done for security reasons, a System Extension cannot interact with the System unless activated by the Administrator. |
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examine details about the System Extension |
View Components. The Examine System Extension page will appear. |
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download a System Extension |
Download Extension. The Blackboard System Extension Catalog will open. |
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install a System Extension |
Install Extension. The Install System Extension page will appear. |
System Extensions can have a status of:
· Inactive: This is the default state. In this state the System Extension is registered but cannot execute any code, including configuration scripts.
· Available: The System Extension is available to users.
· Unavailable: The System Extension is registered, can execute code, but is not available to users.