Understanding the high watermark for server instances and transcoded channels is crucial for managing your Wowza Streaming Engine subscription. This guide explains how high watermark billing works for both monthly and annual subscriptions.
High Watermark Billing Explained
1. Definition
- High Watermark: The highest point of concurrent usage of server instances and transcoded channels during your billing period.
2. How It Works
- Daily Tracking: Wowza tracks the highest number of server instances and transcoded channels used each day.
- Billing Period: Throughout the billing period, the Wowza Account portal displays the highest usage recorded.
For example, if you use 9 server instances one day and then reduce them to 5, the portal will still show 9 server instances until the billing period resets.
Examples
Engine Annual Subscription License Key, with 17 prepaid server instances (no overages):-png.png?width=577&height=112&name=image%20(1)-png.png)
Engine Monthly Subscription License Key, no usage and no overages:
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Engine Monthly Subscription License Key, with overages:
Managing Your Usage
- Monitor Usage: Regularly check the Wowza Account portal to monitor your usage and avoid unexpected charges.
- Adjust Resources: Scale your server instances and transcoded channels according to your needs to optimize costs.
Have questions? Contact Customer Service.