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Warning

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).

Warning

Note that downgrading of the database is not supported. As of License Statistics v6.14.4, the application will fail to start when turned on with a database newer than the installed version.

The procedure for updating an existing License Statistics installation depends on:

  • Your installation

Procedure of updating License Statistics depends on:

  • version from which the application is updated
  • platform (Windows or Linux)
  • database hosting type (embedded or external)
  • Your currently installed License Statistics version that you will be updating

Choose the upgrade instructions that match your version and platform Choose the instruction matching the case from the table below.

Windows

Database and update below Contact support to obtain v4 installer411 - 5.14newest - 5One still needed till *.msi as of v6.6
From versionTo version

Follow upgrade instructions for

Notes

< 4.11.1

4.11.1WindowsLinux
Warning
The database migration system was changed
in License Statistics v4.11.1, so it's not possible to
upgrade directly to the newest License Statistics version from
versions older than v4.11.1.
4.11.1 - 5.146.17.6WindowsLinux

MySQL server was updated from v5.5 to v5.7 in License Statistics v5.15.

Warning
The database migration system was changed in License Statistics v6.18, so it's not possible to upgrade directly to the newest License Statistics version from versions older than v6.0.
>= 5.156.17.6WindowsnewestLinux

For Windows, a one-time manual update is

required prior to v6.6, which introduced automated updates for Windows installations.

For Linux, a one-time manual update is required prior to v6.17, which introduced automated updates for Linux installations.

Warning
The database migration system was changed in License Statistics v6.18, so it's not possible to upgrade directly to the newest License Statistics version from versions older than v6.0.
>= 6.6newestWindows

Automated update using

an MSI installer is available

...

when upgrading from v6.6 and above to newer Windows installations.

>= 6.17 newest
Linux

Automated update using DEB and RPM installers is available when upgrading from v6.17 and above to newer Linux installations.