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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 the database
- 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.
Warning This step applies only when upgrading License Statistics with external database and it's mandatory to successfully run License Statistics v5.15 and above.
Info Do not run License Statistics yet.
- Restore database
- Import or activate the license.
Import or restore 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.