This page lists instructions for upgrading LM-X License Manager.
Important: As of LM-X v4.4, the structure of the SDK has changed. If you are upgrading from a previous version of LM-X License Manager, note the SDK considerations described in SDK changes for LM-X v4.4 and newerYou must upgrade LM-X in order to get a newer version of the software, or after subscription renewal to avoid software expiration.
To upgrade to a newer version of LM-X:
- Download the LM-X SDK distribution.
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- Install the LM-X SDK on Windows or Unix.
- Reuse your existing security configuration file and
- and avoid generating a new file by copying the file to the config directory under the newly downloaded distribution directory . (Be sure to refer to the latest release notes for release-specific information regarding updating the security configuration file
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- Also copy your existing lmxserverconf
- lmx_server_conf.c file to the config directory if you made changes to this file.
Install the LM-X SDK on Windows or Unix.
Replace the old LM-X files with the new files to complete the upgrade.
Important: Do not mix files between different distributions.
Recompile and test your application with the new version of LM-X.
Note: After upgrading, your existing deployed client applications and existing license files should continue to work with the new version, as described in Version compatibility.