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The information on this page refers to License Statistics v6.8 9 or newer, which introduced downloading the support file from to the ability to use License Statistics Manager . If to backup the database and a new support option for enabling LM-X extended logging (used only if requested by X-Formation Support). If you are using a version previous to v6.89, see see documentation for previous versions. |
Before running License Statistics, you must configure it for your specific environment and needs. For Windows installations, the License Statistics Manager, which opens automatically upon completion of the License Statistics installation, guides you through all configuration options, including license setup. For Linux installations, please see Configuring License Statistics.
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Be sure to review all settings and change them as needed for your environment and preferences.
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License setup and activation
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To setup and activate your license:
- Click the License button under the Configuration area of the License Statistics Manager.
The License settings dialog opens.
- Select whether you are installing a Local or Network license.
- Select whether you are running a Trial license or you have purchased a license file.
- The remaining steps differ depending on which type of license you select and whether this is an upgrade or initial installation:
- If you are installing License Statistics for the first time: Enter your Activation Key (sent to you via email).
- If you cannot locate your activation key, request it by contacting us.
- If you are upgrading License Statistics: Browse for and select a previously activated license file.
- If you are running the trial version of License Statistics: After selecting the Trial option, nothing further is needed. Trial licenses do not require activation.
- Click OK to accept the license setup and (if applicable) activate the license.
- Restart License Statistics.
See License configuration for See License configuration and Activating a License Statistics license on Windows using License Activator for more details.
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Configuration settings
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- If you are updating License Statistics from a version prior to v6.6 to v6.6 or newer, or if you're installing License Statistics on a new host, you can use Browse under the Configuration area of the License Statistics Manager to locate and import your settings from a backed up xflicstat.cfg file. You should also follow the upgrade instructions in Upgrading License Statistics using an embedded database or Upgrading License Statistics using an external database, as appropriate for your installation.
- If you don't have an existing xflicstat.cfg file, or you prefer to change your settings manually using the License Statistics Manager, click Settings under the Configuration area of the License Statistics Manager to open the Configuration Settings dialog.
The following sections describe the configuration settings available from the License Statistics Manager, including:
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The Database settings let you configure the License Statistics database. For more information, including backing up and restoring the database, see The License Statistics database.
The Database settings include the following.
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The settings under "Other," including core settings and enabling LM-X extended logging, should not be specified only if unless you are instructed to do so by X-Formation Support.
Support options
The License Statistics Manager includes options that assist X-Formation in providing support in case of issues, as described below.
Downloading a support
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If you experience issues with License Statistics, you should include a support file in your email to X-Formation Support. You can easily produce this file using the Download Support File button in the Support section of the License Statistics Manager. See Reporting a Bug in License Statistics for more information about obtaining support for License Statistics.
Creating a backup file
If X-Formation Support requests a backup of the database, you can create the backup using the Backup button in the Support section of the License Statistics Manager. For more information, see also Backing up and restoring an embedded database.
