Moving Plex Media Server and files to new hard drive in QNAP

[ChuckPa]

Two suggested readings for you:

1. How to create a “PlexData” shared folder to make the backup and restore task easier.

PlexData share for QNAP systems

Introduction We’ve made a change which will make administering PMS easier on QNAP systems without interfering with QNAP’s philosophy and functionality in any way. This functionality is available as of PMS 1.19.5 and higher versions. Primary goals were: Ability to backup and restore your Plex installation (metadata) without use of the command line. Allow easy access to log files and plug-ins when PMS isn’t operating. Improve feedback to you (the admin) about PMS’s operational state a…

2. The actual process to backup and restore.

Qnap faq.....read me first!

Q28: How to use the PlexData share The PlexData share, available in PMS 1.19.5 and above, can be used in multiple ways, like: Obtain log files to post in the forum when Plex misbehaves Add hidden preferences to your Plex configuration (Preferences.xml) Backup / Restore your entire Plex installation Use of the PlexData share is completely optional. It is a diagnostic and support mechanism. It has no active interaction with PMS itself. PMS is completely unaware of this mechanism and i…