# EPG (Guide Data) Not Showing - Database Error on fresh install

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**Category:** Live TV & DVR\
**Tags:** livetv-dvr, server-linux, livetv-streaming\
**Created:** [December 11, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/epg-guide-data-not-showing-database-error-on-fresh-install/822334 "2022-12-11T17:34:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 11, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/epg-guide-data-not-showing-database-error-on-fresh-install/822334/6 "2022-12-11T18:38:22Z")

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> [@tylerwmarrs](#):
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> I’m storing the plex database on a Samba share

The db is on a different system, accessed via SMB or NFS?

That will lead to database corruption.

See Linux Tips: [Plex’s metadata on a network share. (Advanced users only)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/14)

You _might_ be able to use iSCSI, since it appears as a local drive to the system. I’ve no experience with iSCSI, so don’t know how well it works (or doesn’t).

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