# Windows -\> Linux, Requested: 2022 Guidance **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-windows, server-linux, library-management\ **Created:** [April 8, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-linux-requested-2022-guidance/787093 "2022-04-08T18:33:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-linux-requested-2022-guidance/787093/2 "2022-04-08T18:41:45Z")
Use this guide: > [@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”… You need to move the `Plug-in Support` folder as it contains your database! Don’t mess with the `Media` and `Metadata` folders. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-linux-requested-2022-guidance/787093)._