2Upgrading WebLogic Server 4.5 and 5.1 to Version 7.0
2-4 BEA WebLogic Server 7.0 Upgrade Guide
Note: The directory structure in WebLogic Server 7.0 is different from that of 4.5
and 5.1. For complete information on the updated directory structure see
Understanding the WebLogic Server Directory Structure in Performing
Post-Installation Tasks.
Upgrading WebLogic Server License Files The Java format license file (WebLogicLicense.class) and the XML-format license
file (WebLogicLicense.XML) are no longer supported. These files were used with
earlier releases of WebLogic Server and must be converted to a new format. The new
license file is called license.bea.
Converting a WebLogicLicense.class License
If a WebLogicLicense.class license file is used in your existing WebLogic Server
installation, perform the following tasks before you install WebLogic Server 7.x:
1. Convert the WebLogicLicense.class license file to a WebLogicLicense.XML
file using the licenseConverter utility at
http://www.weblogic.com/docs51/techstart/utils.html
#licenseConverter.
2. Convert the WebLogicLicense.XML file as described in Converting a
WebLogicLicense.XML License.
Converting a WebLogicLicense.XML License
To convert a WebLogicLicense.XML file to a license.bea file (compatible with
WebLogic Server 6.x and 7.x), complete the following steps. Be sure the
WebLogicLicense.XML license file is available on the machine on which you perform
this procedure.
1. Log in to the BEA Customer Support Web site at
http://websupport.beasys.com/custsupp.