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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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For Windows, use the automated update procedure to update License Statistics v6.6. For Linux, use the automated update procedure to update License Statistics v6.17 and above using DEB and RPM installers. |
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When updating License Statistics on Windows from v6.6 and above you can use simple update procedure using MSI installer. |
- Back up the following files, located in the :
- License Statistics
- configuration file (xflicstat.cfg)
- License Statistics license file (license.lic)
- move 3rd party utilities (for example, query tools), which should be moved to some a location outside of the License Statistics installation directory to avoid their removal by the installer
- Back up database (embedded - script, external - manual)the database, depending on which database hosting you are using:
- Download the License Statistics installation from the License Statistics download page.
- Stop License Statistics service.
- Remove the current installation.
Info Do not run License Statistics yet.
- Import database (embedded - only)
If you are using an embedded database, restore the database.
Info This step applies only when using an embedded database. If you are using an external database, License Statistics will update it automatically.
- Import or Import/activate the license.
Import or restore your configuration file (xflicstat.cfg)settings.
Info Avoid replacing the new xflicstat.cfg file with your backed up copy, due to risk of incompatibility. We recommend that you configure the new xfclistat.cfg file by copying/importing the values from the old file to the new file as needed.
- Start License Statistics.
Update the query tool paths
inon the License
StatisticsServer administrationpage 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.