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: If you created a new MySQL database in step 5, make sure you are using the proper credentials for the new MySQL 5.7 database.
- Install License Statistics
Note: Do not run License Statistics yet.
- Activate license.
- Import configuration file (xflicstat.cfg).
- Start License Statistics.
- Test that License Statistics is running normally.
- Update query tool paths in License Statistics administration to new directory.