Choose database directory

[kilbert]

I would like to see plex use the users /home directory for the database and such (.bif files etc), or let us choose where it will be created/used. With SSD drives and linux users in particular, partitioning requiremnets and small drive sizes, these drives fill up way faster than expected. Most typical programs use the users /home directory. Plex uses /var.

 

[Elijah_Baley]

I would like to see plex use the users /home directory for the database and such (.bif files etc), or let us choose where it will be created/used. With SSD drives and linux users in particular, partitioning requiremnets and small drive sizes, these drives fill up way faster than expected. Most typical programs use the users /home directory. Plex uses /var.

You can already place the database whereever you want to. The option is in settings/server/advanced. If you want to move your existing data to the new location see this thread: https://forums.plex.tv/topic/24575-support-for-storing-application-support-files-anywhere/#entry155038

[kilbert]

Sorry, I read that post and it mostly pertains to windows users, and is not an easy way , involves manual registry modifications, etc..

I suppose in linux I can symlink, and remember it when the time comes for reinstall and upgrades etc..

Maybe I missed something. I see it on the windows screenshots, (I am not at the system now) but not on the linux screen shots

This post https://forums.plex.tv/topic/47230-moving-localappdatapath/?p=395244

explains another manual way to do this in linux and I will try that, but the issue still remains:

Normal/historical usage is to NOT put the database in /var. it should be in the /home directory for a few reasons : When you upgrade etc.. all your settings and databases are untouched if you use the /user/home, just reload the OS and go. Root drives are not sized for databases. SSD drives are small, and should be for system only, the database should be in the users home directory. You alos run the risk of an unbootable system if the / fills up, in both windows (C:) and linux (/)

My initial bug report/ feature request remains.