Trying to move between 2 servers

[ChuckPa]

May I suggest an alternative? Linux server-server move can be reduced in complexity over what the article states (so vague)

Back up/ Restore /clone your PMS metadata

Backing up your PMS data involves the same steps you’ll need if you were to clone your PMS and take to a new computer, reinstall the operating system, or just want a backup for safe keeping. Stop PMS Invoke the root shell Create the backup image [chuck@lizum ~.74]$ sudo sh sh-4.4# cd /var/lib/plexmediaserver sh-4.4# tar cfz /nas/tmp/PlexBackup.tar.gz ./Library sh-4.4# ls -la /nas/tmp/PlexBackup.tar.gz -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 864050144 Oct 29 15:29 /nas/tmp/PlexBackup.tar.gz sh-4.4# Copy …

You clone from one to the other. Remember to decommission the original (Preferences.xml) before starting again else the two will collide (UUID’s will be identical)

Presuming new mount points are not the same, You’ll want to integrate this as part of the process.

Moving your media and keeping the metadata - The TL;DR

Moving your media and keeping the metadata - The TL;DR This Tip / How-To, while tagged for Linux, is applicable to all PMS platforms. Preparation Turn off “Empty Trash after Library Scan” Turn off “Automatically Update my Library” Make all the moves Move your media Make any configuration changes or physical media file moving you need to. When you are done, proceed with the actual PMS configuration change Updating your PMS configruation Edit each library section - Folders - ADD the new l…

You will effectively,

1. Prepare the source system (turn off all automatic library features)
2. Clone
3. Decommission source system
4. Perform media location updates before enabling automatic library features.
5. Final cleanup when done.