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- Back up the following files, located in the License Statistics installation directory by default:
- configuration file (xflicstat.cfg)
- license file (license.lic)
- move 3rd party utilities (for example, query tools) to some location outside of the License Statistics installation directory
- Back up database (embedded - script, external - manual)
- Download the License Statistics installation from the License Statistics download page.
- Stop License Statistics service.
- Remove the current installation.
Upgrade/install new database server to MySQL 5.7 as instructed in Upgrading to MySQL v5.7. (external - only)
Install License Statistics
Info Note: Do not run License Statistics yet.
- Import database (embedded - script, external - manual)
- Import/activate the license.
Import configuration file (xflicstat.cfg).
Info Important: If you created a new MySQL database in step 6, make sure you are using the proper credentials for the new MySQL 5.7 database.
- Start License Statistics.
- Test that License Statistics is running normally.
- Update query tool paths in License Statistics administration to new directory.