Upgrading Your License Server
These procedures describe how to upgrade from a version 4.8.x or 5.0.x license server to a version 5.5.11.0 or later license server.
Version Alert
This article only applies to Tricerat v6 and v7 software!
Compatibility Alert
When installing any v6.8.0 or later Tricerat version, you will need a v5.1.0 or later license server! The v5.1.0 license server is compatible with all v6 Tricerat product versions so it's safe to upgrade to the latest available version (currently v5.5.11.0).
When installing any v6.10.2 or later Tricerat version, you will need a v5.2.1 or later license server! The v5.2.1 license server is compatible with all v6 Tricerat product versions so it's safe to upgrade to the latest available version (currently v5.5.11.0).
When installing any v7.0.0 or later Tricerat versions, you will need a v5.4.9.15 or later license server! The v5.4.9.15 license server is compatible with all v6-v7 Tricerat product versions so it's safe to upgrade to the latest available version (currently v5.5.11.0).
When installing any v7.2.0 or later Tricerat versions, you will need a v5.4.9.16 or later license server! The v5.4.9.16 license server is compatible with all v6-v7 Tricerat product versions so it's safe to upgrade to the latest available version (currently v5.5.11.0).
When installing any v7.2.1 or later Tricerat versions, you will need a v5.4.10.16 or later license server! The v5.4.10.16 license server is compatible with all v6-v7 Tricerat product versions so it's safe to upgrade to the latest available version (currently v5.5.11.0).
When installing any v7.3.0 or later Tricerat versions, you will need a v5.5.2.3 or later license server! The v5.5.2.3 license server is compatible with all v6-v7 Tricerat product versions so it's safe to upgrade to the latest available version (currently v5.5.11.0).
When installing any v7.5.1 or later Tricerat versions, you will need a v5.5.2.4 or later license server! The v5.5.2.3 license server is compatible with all v6-v7 Tricerat product versions so it's safe to upgrade to the latest available version (currently v5.5.11.0).
When installing any v7.7.1 or later Tricerat versions, you will need a v5.5.8.0 or later license server! The v5.5.8.0 license server is compatible with all v6-v7 Tricerat product versions so it's safe to upgrade to the latest available version (currently v5.5.11.0).
When installing any v7.7.4 or later Tricerat versions, you will need a v5.5.11.0 or later license server! The v5.5.11.0 license server is compatible with all v6-v7 Tricerat product versions so it's safe to upgrade to the latest available version (currently v5.5.11.0).
Warning
While upgrading your license server, no new licenses will be granted. Users who received a license previously will not be affected. You may want to perform these steps during a maintenance period.
Step-by-step guide
Use this direct link to the license server files on box: ScrewDrivers V7 They are under each version. We suggest always using the latest license server version available.
Download the installer to your current license server. We always recommend that Tricerat installers are run from the local machine without a UNC path!
You will need an activation code during the install. If you don't have your activation code at hand, you can find it by navigating to the C:\Program Files\Tricerat\Simplify Licensing folder on your license server and look for a file that has a ".lic" extension. The base name of that file is your activation code. Current license installers will auto-populate the newest activation code found from a previous install of the license server.
As a safeguard, copy your lmx-serv.cfg and any license files (*.lic), to a safe place before continuing. These files are located in your previous install folder; typically the C:\Program Files\Tricerat\Simplify Licensing folder.
Double-click the installer to execute an "in place" upgrade from your current version. This will un-install any previous license server version installed (including any LM-X End User Tools) and then install the new version.
If there are any problems starting the license server service, copy your saved files from step 4 to your install folder; typically the C:\Program Files\Tricerat\Simplify Licensing folder. Try starting the license service again. If issues persist, please see this Troubleshooting License Issues.
Known Issues:
When running the installer, do not hit the Back button when the Activation Code dialog is displayed. If the Back button is clicked, please exit the installer. If you need to return to the previous dialog, please abort the install and then re-start the installer. This will be fixed in a future version.