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- Back up the following files, located in the License Statistics installation directory by default:
- configuration file (xflicstat.cfg)
- license file (license.lic)
- move 3rd party utilities (for example, query tools) to some location outside of the License Statistics installation directory
- Back up database (embedded - script, external - manual)
- Download the License Statistics installation from the License Statistics download page.
- Stop License Statistics service.
- Remove the current installation.
Upgrade/install new database server to MySQL 5.7 as instructed in Upgrading to MySQL v5.7. (external - only)
Install License Statistics
Info Do not run License Statistics yet.
- Import database (embedded - script, external - manual)
- Import/activate the license.
Import configuration file (xflicstat.cfg).
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 query tool paths in License Statistics administration to 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.