I have 3x NUC8-i7-HVK.
Ubuntu is a dream on it.
- Install 2x 1TB NVMe SSDs (or 512GB for the OS and 1TB for Plex metadata)
- Increase to 64 GB RAM
- Use Ubuntu Server 20.04 / 22.04 as your base. (5.15 Linux kernel)
- If you want a UI, Install “Cockpit”.
– Simple tool - Web based (even remote)
– Manages all the services (systemd) and storage (including network storage)
This is a quick abbreviated shot of my NFS storage mounts from the NAS.
I have a terminal option so I can get on the command line through Cockpit if I need to.
The idea of making a PlexOS is a good one. We played with the idea.
The problem with that is just like what you get with Windows –
– Everybody has different hardware and wants theirs supported too
We talked about a “Plex” white box. The logistics of internationally supporting a physical device are simply too much.
