Upgrading the Product Version (Linux)

Owned by Elisa Diel (Unlicensed)
10 Aug 2022
1 min read

When a new version of Zixi Broadcaster becomes available, you will receive a new installation archive file (.tar.gz file) from your Zixi representative to upgrade your Zixi Broadcaster software. It is recommended to perform the installation within a "maintenance window" and notify end users that the streaming will be momentarily interrupted. The upgrade process may last a few minutes after which the streams will be automatically resumed.

Downgrading from this release to previous versions will no longer be possible through the web UI. Downgrading is still possible via the normal software installation mechanisms.


To upgrade the version:

  1. In the Status page of the Zixi Broadcaster UI, click Options in the menu bar.
    The drop-down menu is displayed.
  2. Click Upgrade. 
  3. Select the relevant installation archive file (.tar.gz file) and click Open.
    The installation process will begin. The process may take up to a few minutes. During the process, the streams and the management UI will not be available. After the upgrade, all streams will be automatically resumed.