We recommend that you have the newest
version of Tekla on-premises license server software installed on the Tekla on-premises
license server. New versions of Tekla Structures do not always work at all with older on-premises license server versions.
You can use older versions of Tekla Structures with a newer version of the on-premises license server. In some older Tekla Structures versions, this requires that you have installed recent enough updates; for more
information about the compatibility between Tekla Structures versions and Tekla on-premises license server versions, see Hardware
recommendations for Tekla license server.
To update the Tekla license server:
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Save the model that you are working with and close
Tekla Structures before the server update.
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Go to through the Start menu or Start
screen, depending on your Windows operating system.
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On the
Stop/Start/Reread tab, click Stop
Server to stop the Tekla on-premises license server and any other
licensing services.
When you have completed
installing the Tekla on-premises license server, you can restart the other
licensing services.
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Backup any files you have
modified in the C:\Tekla\License\Server folder.
You do not need to back up
tekla.lic or tekla.opt,
because the installer will not changes these files.
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Download the latest version of
the Tekla on-premises license server and the optional Tekla License
Borrow Tool (if you use it) from Tekla
Downloads. At the site, click Download for a
guided experience that ensures you have all necessary files.
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Install the downloaded
on-premises license server with administrator rights using the automatic
installation for normal setup. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
If the installation fails or
the server does not start after installation, try reinstalling with the
local firewall and antispyware/antivirus protection disabled.
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If you use the Tekla License
Borrow Tool, install the new version of the tool on workstations that need it.
