(QNAP) Add PlexData share to provide easy access to logs & make/restore backups

[Peelex]

Plex Media Server 1.19.5.3021 is now available in the beta update channel

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(QNAP) Add PlexData share to provide easy access to logs & make/restore backups

Can someone please explain where “PlexData” share can be configured on QNAP in the latest update?

[ChuckPa]

Here is the forum thread I created.

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…

1. You “configure” (what little there is to configure) in Control Panel - Shared Folders just as you do for all shared folders.

2. At the bottom of this thread, you’ll find an updated PMS 1.20.0 package set. A few issues were reported which I’ve addressed. The linked packages are my ‘developer test’ to make certain they address all the issues prior to releasing to QA & Production.