- Ensure you have a firm grasp of Linux (in general) and Ubuntu (specifically) command line utilities before undertaking this task.
- Ensure you have a very good understanding of how to configure networking in your chosen Linux environment. I’m thinking of things like setting static IP addressing, configuring DNS, managing firewall settings, et al…
- Ensure you completely understand storage configuration in your chosen Linux environment. I’m thinking of things like Unix file permissions, ACLs, setting up mounts, et al…
- Link this page and refer to it when you run into issues configuring/using Plex in Linux.
- Don’t disregard your Windows Plex Media Server configuration until you’re sure you’re comfortable.