This article breaks down the anatomy of a typical Wowza Streaming Engine release note, highlights what to look for in recent updates, and provides best practices for upgrading. Every official release note from Wowza (accessible at www.wowza.com/docs ) follows a consistent structure:
| Feature | Deprecated in | Removal in | |---------|---------------|-------------| | RTMP port 1935 (plain) | 4.9.0 | 5.0 (use port 1935 with TLS) | | Legacy VOD file scanning (XML-based) | 4.8.0 | 5.0 (use REST API) | | Windows 2012 R2 support | 4.10.0 | 4.11.0 | | JMX-based monitoring (non-Prometheus) | 4.9.2 | 5.0 | wowza streaming engine release notes
Set a recurring monthly reminder to check for new patch releases. Most production issues are fixed within 30 days of being reported — and those fixes are always detailed in the release notes first. Have a specific version’s release notes in mind? Visit the official Wowza documentation portal and search for your exact build number. This article breaks down the anatomy of a