Finally got an answer from the TAC, and it is no.
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I would like to inform you that as per the query you has regarding the migration from LMS 4.0.1 windows to LMS 4.1 software appliance . I did the research and had the discussion with my tech lead and LMS development team as per the same its not possible to migrate from LMS 4.0.1 win to LMS 4.1 software appliance .
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