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When updating License Statistics from v6.6 and above on Windows use automated update procedure using MSI installer.  

Use the instructions in this section to update Windows installations of License Statistics versions 5.15 to 6.5; and for Linux installations, all License Statistics versions newer than 5.15. 

For Windows, use the automated update procedure to update License Statistics v6.6 and above.

  1. Back up the following files:
    • License Statistics configuration file (xflicstat.cfg)
    Backup the following files
    • , located in the License Statistics installation directory by default
    :
    • License Statistics
    • configuration file (xflicstat.cfg)
    • license file (license.lic), , located in the License Statistics installation directory by default
    • move 3rd party utilities (for example, query tools), which should be moved to some a location outside of the License Statistics installation directory to avoid their removal by the installer
  2. Back up the database, depending on which database hosting you are using:Backup the database
  3. Download the License Statistics installation from the License Statistics download page.
  4. Stop License Statistics.
  5. Remove the current installation.

  6. Install License Statistics.

    Info

    Do not run License Statistics yet.


  7. Restore embedded databaseIf you are using an embedded database, restore the database.

    Info

    This step applies only when using an embedded database. If you are using an external database, License Statistics will update it automatically.


  8. Import or activate the license.

  9. Import or restore your configuration settings.

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    Avoid replacing the new xflicstat.cfg file with the your backed up copy, due to risk of incompatibility. It's recommended to configure We recommend that you configure the new xfclistat.cfg file using by copying the values from old onethe old file to the new file as needed.


  10. Start License Statistics.

  11. Update the query tool paths on the License Server administration page to refer to the new directory.

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    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.