# PMS and unsavory hosts **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-windows, server-linux\ **Created:** [July 27, 2022, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-and-unsavory-hosts/802435 "2022-07-27T06:55:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-and-unsavory-hosts/802435/6 "2022-07-28T23:53:50Z")
As for how to move from Win → Linux, I can make a recommendation. I can help with Plex issues on Linux but we’re not equipped to teach Linux (scope is too big) > [@Linux Tips](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/23): > > Migration from another OS to Linux Cross OS migration is a multi-level process. Copy the PMS databases and metadata Update all the media locations to point to their new locations. Prerequisites - On the originating host Settings - Server - Library Turn off: Scan my library automatically Run a partial scan when changes are detected Include music libraries in automatic scans Scan library periodically Empty trash automatically after every scan Stop Plex ZIP up the “Plex Media Server”… --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-and-unsavory-hosts/802435)._