I’m trying to install Plex Media Server on a headless Ubuntu Server 18.04 virtual machine (VMWare ESXi 6.5). Have tried several times (with fresh Ubuntu server builds) with varying results but ultimately no luck. Best case is getting to web gui claiming the server, adding a media folder but then ge…

If Ubuntu is fully up to date (software updates), and you’re still having VM trouble, there was someone who reported actual VMware issue. I do not remember the version which corrected it but think 13. 13 was either the problem or solution. Backing down to the previous one solved it. As f…

Trouble installing Plex on Fresh Ubuntu 18.04 build

Plex Media Server Desktops & Laptops

karadi3000 June 12, 2019, 11:15am 4

I think I’ve found the post you’re referring to re: VMware issue:
Ubuntu 18.04.2 VM Crashing because of Plex

Thanks for pointing this out @ChuckPa . I’ve tried the solution referred to in the other thread and everything seems to be working now!

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Trouble installing Plex on Fresh Ubuntu 18.04 build

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