I am attempting to migrate my plex setup from windows 10 (1.26.0.5715) to DSM 7 (package PlexMediaServer-1.26.1.5762-912e6f050-x86_64_DSM7.spk). I’ve reviewed the topics at Migration of Metadata from Windows to DSM 7.0 Plex and https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-faq-questions-answers-and-a-few-how-t…

@greywun A few questions: You created a Plex shared folder containing Library/Application Support Under Application Support you placed Plex Media Server from Windows ? Did you already install the DSM 7 package ?

I recreated the DSM shared structure “/Plex/Library/Application Support/Plex Media Server” and unzipped dirs like Media, Metadata, etc to it. There are 10 populated subdirs. I installed the package… waited a bit, then ran ‘plex’ on DSM. I see that the “/PlexMediaServer/AppData/Plex Media Server” …

If the installer didn’t immediately go into “migrating” mode (where it sits at "Installing) for an extended period – and creates Migration.log – then it couldn’t read the contents of the Plex shared folder -OR- something was missing. Let’s go through the checklist: The Plex shared folder must …

The updated permissions seem to have done the trick! Found the migration log. It says " Completed: Migrate Plex Media Server". Did notice a small item I’d suggest you add to “FAQ 27 - Migrating an existing PMS from DSM 6 to DSM 7”, scenario 2. After step 4d, I hadn’t noticed I needed to select ‘…

I don’t use / support windows so you will know this more than I – If you don’t have a Preferences.xml on Windows -and- You didn’t create Preferences.xml by hand from Windows Registry info THEN :slight_smile: You’ll have a new server instance. (PMS servers have their friendly name but are trac…

I -do- have and did copy over the preferences.xml. I could modify that? Or should I follow “FAQ 25: Reclaiming a lost server” and use a new claim token?

I just looked at your account. I am not seeing the Synology yet. I do see the Windows server. To separate the two, without breaking things: Stop Plex Install the Synology Text Editor app (Package Center) File Station → PlexMediaServer/AppData/Plex Media Server Right-click “Preferences.xml” → …

I think this worked. I also changed the ‘friendly name’ and then claimed it. Needed to setup an addl router port so both are available externally. Now onto adding the new media libs to NAS! Appreciate all the help!

This look right to you? :sunglasses: The user has 2 servers: NAS MPC2022

Issues with plex migration from windows to synology dsm 7

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greywun April 27, 2022, 4:25pm 4

Also… I examined topic “DSM 7 - Plex Media Server - Release Info & Migration instructions - #6 by ChuckPa” and haven’t done any of that. There are no plex users defined. BUT… I get no error messages either.

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