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2 Upgrading 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.










