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| The information on this page refers to License Statistics v6.6 18 or newer, which introduced the License Statistics Manager, a tool that replaces direct editing of the xflicstat.cfg configuration file for Windows installationsability to activate the license from UI. If you are running an older version of License Statistics, see documentation for versions prior to v6.618. |
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| The following steps are designed to help you get a new License Statistics installation up and running on Windows |
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Step 1: Prepare files prior to upgrading.
- If this is an initial installation (not an upgrade), skip this step.
- If you are upgrading from a previously installed version (prior to 6.6), it is important to do the following before installing the new version of License Statistics:
- Back up the database.
- Copy the License Statistics configuration file (xflicstat.cfg), license file (license.lic), and third-party utilities (for example lmutil.exe) to a safe location.
- Uninstall License Statistics before installing the new version, because the License Statistics installation will not remove the currently installed version and will not install a new version into the same location as a previous version.
Step 2: Download and install License Statistics.
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- the License Statistics installation from
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- the License Statistics download page.
- If you have purchased License Statistics: Enter your Activation Key
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- the email sent to you after purchasing
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- License Statistics
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Step 3: Activate the license.
When the installation is complete, License Activator steps you through activating your license.
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- , to obtain your download. If you have trouble locating your Activation Key, please contact X-Formation Support .
- If you are downloading the trial version of License Statistics: Fill out the request form as instructed on the License Statistics download page to obtain your download.
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Start the installer and follow the installation instructions.
- Start License Statistics.
Activate the license using Licensing page on UI.
You may also use an alternative activation method, as described in
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Info You must re-activate your license whenever you upgrade your license or renew your maintenance.
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- Test that License Statistics is running normally by using the Open Browser button in the License Statistics Manager, or by going to http://localhost:80 (or other address matching your configuration). The first time you access the License Statistics web interface, your login credentials will be set to username = admin, password = admin.
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Step 4: Copy configuration settings from previous installation.
When the installation is complete, the License Statistics Manager opens. This tool, introduced with License Statistics v6.6, includes configuration settings. You need to change the configuration settings only if you are updating to License Statistics v6.6 and newer from a version older than v6.6. You can skip this step if you are making a clean installation or updating from v6.6+.
- If the License Statistics Manager is not already running, open it from the X-Formation application group found under the Windows Start menu.
- Use the License Statistics Manager's Browse option to select your old xflicstat.cfg file. The License Statistics Manager will apply the settings from this file to the new installation.
Step 5: Configure License Statistics for your site.
- Modify the configuration settings as needed, as described in Using the License Statistics Manager (Windows installations).
- Do not start License Statistics yet.
If you have questions about how to configure License Statistics for your site, please contact X-Formation Support.
Step 6: Restore the database if needed.
- If this is an initial installation (not an upgrade), skip this step.
- If you are upgrading from a previous version, restore your database before running the application for the first time.
Step 7: Obtain all needed utility executables.
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Installing from a command line
Alternatively, you can install/update License Statistics from a command line (or remotely) using the msiexec tool. You must have administrative privileges to use this tool.
The msiexec tool uses the following syntax:
msiexec /i {msi_installer} INSTALLDIR="{path}" /qnwhere INTALLDIR is optional (default: C:\Program Files\X-Formation\License Statistics)
For example:
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Step 8: Start the service.
Start the service from the License Statistics Manager using the Start License Statistics button or by using Start License Statistics from the X-Formation application group. (To stop the service, use Stop License Statistics from the License Statistics Manager or the application group.)
Step 9: Configure the license servers
To configure license servers to be monitored by License Statistics, see Adding and editing realtime license servers.
When you configure your license servers, specify the path to your query tool if needed.
Step 10: Test that License Statistics is running normally.
- Check results in your browser by using Open License Statistics button or by going to http://localhost:80 (or any other address matching your configuration). The first time you access the License Statistics web interface, your login information is set to username = admin, password = admin.
If you do not see any results or a different application opens in the browser, you may need to change the web server port as described in HTTP Server configuration.
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