[topic] Test VOD file playback in Wowza Streaming Engine

  1. From your application's page in Wowza Streaming Engine Manager, click Test Playback.
  2. Review and, if needed, edit the following information in the Test Playback window for your VOD file:
     
    • Server – The IP address or domain name of the server and the streaming port ([address]:[port]).
    • Media File Name – The VOD file name, which should include the media prefix for the file, such as mp4:sample.mp4.

  3. (Optional) In the Streaming URLs section, select Secure URL for the streaming protocol you want to use to test playback if you have configured SSL/TLS for streaming over https, rtmps, or rtsps.
  4. Click the Copy icon for the streaming protocol you want to use to test playback.
  5. Paste the playback URL into your player or a mobile browser depending on the protocol. Alternatively, you can use the Wowza Video Test Players webpage.

For more information about playback URLs, see About playing Wowza Streaming Engine streams.