Transition from Synology DSM 6 Plex to Syno DSM 7 but with Plex under Docker

[FordGuy61]

I cannot comment on the migration path from native to Docker as I do not run Plex via Docker.

Regarding DSM 6 & 7, they are very different beasts. There are many changes when running Plex as a native app on DSM 7 vs DSM 6. You cannot simply upgrade to DSM 7 and have everything work.

This is the definitive guide:

DSM 7 - Plex Media Server - Release Info & Migration instructions

Plex Media Server for Synology DSM 7 - Release This document is to share changes made with DSM 7 and resolve any unforeseen issues before you attempt migrating to DSM 7 for Plex use YOU ARE URGED TO READ THIS THREAD COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING OR ASKING QUESTIONS DO NOT INSTALL Synology BETA software UNLESS INSTRUCTED. This thread is a LIVING document. Expect it to change. Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) has undergone significant changes in version 7.0. Many of those changes affected …