Due to database structure changes made in version 5.14, ensure that the free disk space for MySQL temporary files is at least double the current size of the database during the migration. The additional disk space is needed only temporarily for the migration.
- 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 directory 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 the database server to MySQL 5.7 as instructed in Upgrading to MySQL v5.7.
Important: Do not change the structure of the new xflicstat.cfg file.
- Install License Statistics.
- Start License Statistics.
- Test that License Statistics is running normally.