# Moving PMS to new Server OS **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussions\ **Created:** [July 14, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/moving-pms-to-new-server-os/199041 "2017-07-14T20:11:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![neebski](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/neebski/32/84838_2.png) [@neebski](https://forums.plex.tv/u/neebski)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/moving-pms-to-new-server-os/199041/1 "2017-07-14T20:11:25Z")
I see the capability to move PMS to a new server of the same OS but why not use the Plex Database backup as a restore for a new install on a new server OS? Looking to move from PMS on windows to UnRAID. Thoughts, suggestions, and comments? ---
**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2017, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/moving-pms-to-new-server-os/199041/2 "2017-07-14T20:23:49Z")
It is do-able in general, but a tough nut to crack. And it is not for the computer-illiterate or the faint-hearted 😉 > **[Question on moving server from windows 7 to ubuntu or any Linux](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/197864/question-on-moving-server-from-windows-7-to-ubuntu-or-any-linux)** > > I was wondering if I would see a difference moving my server from windows 7 to ubuntu or another Linux OS. Server Specs Running esxi 5.5. I am passing all 16 cores through ESXI. I have a total about 11 users. None of them on at the same time. My... > **[How to transfer Plex library from Windows to Linux?](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/140897/how-to-transfer-plex-library-from-windows-to-linux)** > > I want to take all the files for the media server, like the information and covers, from windows and transfer them to ubuntu I tried taking the files and pasting them into ubuntu's plex folder but it wouldn't do anything I checked the permissions on... > **[Instructions to migrate PMS from W7 to iMac](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/comment/610845/#Comment_610845)** > > It's a pretty complicated situation. I've never tried it myself and certainly can't guarantee it can be done smoothly. The two main things you'd be concerned about in a migration like this:   1. Moving over Plex Media Server... > **[\[HowTo\] Plex database modification - Moving media the right/wrong way](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/comment/1080551/#Comment_1080551)** > > Ok, wow! That was surprisingly easy. Everything seems to be working GREAT! So just so it’s clear. Following my instructions will likely mess up your Library. But it worked wonders for me. AND it is SO easy. Easier than following the nuanced... ---
**Author:** ![neebski](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/neebski/32/84838_2.png) [@neebski](https://forums.plex.tv/u/neebski)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2017, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/moving-pms-to-new-server-os/199041/3 "2017-07-14T20:39:03Z")
Oh awesome - [this](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/comment/1295068/#Comment_1295068 "this") and [this](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/comment/610845/#Comment_610845 "this") look pretty dooable. I’ll report back, thanks @OttoKerner! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/moving-pms-to-new-server-os/199041/4 "2020-01-07T23:31:47Z")