Upgrading Broadcaster from legacy versions
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broadcaster upgrade preparation reference use this checklist before upgrading your broadcaster from a legacy version before you begin back up your configuration file in the broadcaster ui, go to settings > export and save the configuration before starting the upgrade confirm your license depending on your upgrade path, the license may need to be reloaded or reactivated after the upgrade completes whitelist the license server v16 uses license2 zixi com as its license server which needs to be whitelisted on your network before upgrading upgrade paths by platform current version target path v13/v14 v16 upgrade in two steps v13/v14 → v15, then v15 → v16 this helps prevent potential issues during the jump v15 3 44122+ (linux x86) v17 direct upgrade supported linux arm v17 upgrade to v16 12 45243 first, then to v17 aws graviton (arm) v17 requires amazon linux 2023 amazon linux 2 is not supported windows/mac all versions no in place ui upgrade run the installer directly to upgrade for full os compatibility details, refer to the system requirements document network & licensing configuration before configuring v16 x broadcasters, make sure your port settings and licensing url match the current requirements port guide https //zixidocumentation atlassian net/wiki/spaces/ 5dcc7a268365670de7e8e530/pages/4739694602/port+guide https //zixidocumentation atlassian net/wiki/spaces/ 5dcc7a268365670de7e8e530/pages/4739694602/port+guide after upgrading migrating the files directory the upgrade installer does not automatically move files between the old and new install directories deleting the old directory without migrating it first can break existing workflows once upgraded to v16, before you delete the old v15 directory locate the files directory under the old install path, e g zixi broadcaster centos7/files move its contents into the corresponding directory in the new install path zixi broadcaster linux64/files confirm dependent workflows still function correctly only then delete the old v15 directory to reclaim disk space
