Revert delete of deprecated method as it may used by embedded users.
(despite the non-API package name)
Make utility class final. Specially important as embedded users may use this one.
Stop exposing the server configuration.
Practical notes and instructions about getting a release out.
Merge pull request #776 from FranciscoBorges/master

very silly PR, reverts some methods delete and adds minimal "practical release making notes"
Compact journals before synchronization with replicating backup.