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To update to License Statistics version 6.18 and newer from versions older than 6.0, you must first update to version 6.0 or newer (v6.17.6 is recommended). |
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Due to database structure changes made in version 5.14, ensure that the free disk space for MySQL temporary files is at least double the current size of the database during the migration. The additional disk space is needed only temporarily for the migration. |
- Backup Back up the following files:
- License Statistics configuration file (xflicstat.cfg), located in the License Statistics installation directory by default
- License Statistics
- configuration file (xflicstat.cfg) move
- license file (license.lic)
- , located in the License Statistics installation directory by default
- 3rd party utilities (for example, query tools), which should be moved to
- a location outside of the License Statistics installation directory
- to avoid their removal by the installer
- Back up the database, depending on which database hosting you are using:Backup the database
- Download the License Statistics installation from the License Statistics download page.
- Stop License Statistics service.
- Remove the current installation.
If you are using an external database, upgradeUpgrade/install the new database server to MySQL 5.7 as instructed in Upgrading to MySQL v5.7
Warning This step applies only when upgrading License Statistics with an external database and it's mandatory . This step is required to successfully install and run License Statistics v5.15 and above.
Info Do not run License Statistics yet.
- Restore the database, depending on which database hosting you are using:
- Import or activate the license
Import or restore your configuration settings.
Info Avoid replacing the new xflicstat.cfg file with the your backed up copy, due to risk of incompatibility. It's recommended to configure We recommend that you configure the new xfclistat.cfg file using by copying the values from old onethe old file to the new file as needed.
Info 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.
Update the query tool paths on the License Server administration page to refer to the new directory.
Info The query tool executable (and the path provided in the License Statistics UI) must be local, so if specifying a query tool, ensure that the executable is on the same machine as the License Statistics installation.