Disk migration data path

[Teddy 51]

Due to a disk migration I am going to change the path of the disks and directories.

Each movie is ordered in the directory where the movie is located, cover, backdrops, nfo file..... I see that the nfo file has the path data for all those files. So that Emby Server does not do a complete refresh of all that data, is there a way to take advantage of that data that already exists without having to do so much refresh?

I remember the last time I made a full refresh it took over 3 weeks.

[GrimReaper 3331]

5 minutes ago, Teddy said:

Each movie is ordered in the directory where the movie is located, cover, backdrops, nfo file

 

5 minutes ago, Teddy said:

So that Emby Server does not do a complete refresh of all that data, is there a way to take advantage of that data that already exists without having to do so much refresh?

If you have all nfos/artwork stored next to media, just disable all online meta-providers/image fetchers in your libraries (or better yet kill server machine's internet connectivity altogether), it'll speed-up initial scan considerably and you'll be sure only the available metadata/artwork is ingested. 

Edited December 20, 2023 by GrimReaper

[Teddy 51]

Thanks for your answer, but I can do that the first time by disconnecting the Internet, I imagine it won't modify anything, but what will happen with the next scan with all meta-providers/image fetchers active?

[GrimReaper 3331]

6 minutes ago, Teddy said:

but what will happen with the next scan with all meta-providers/image fetchers active?

Nothing, unless you intentionally Refresh Metadata, on regular scans eveything'll remain exactly the same. 

Edited December 20, 2023 by GrimReaper

[Teddy 51]

Do you mean that the scheduled program updates of "Scan Metadata Folder", "Scan media library" and "Thumbnail image extraction" will not affect and will only affect if I manually do a Refresh Metadata of the library? If so, it would be perfect.

[GrimReaper 3331]

1 minute ago, Teddy said:

"Scan Metadata Folder"

As task description text states, unless you manually make changes to/modify server's internal metadata folder, you actually don't ever have to run that task. 

4 minutes ago, Teddy said:

"Scan media library"

Unless your have Automatically reftesh metadata library option set to selected interval (30-60-90 days), regular library scans will not affect your metadata/artwork, just look for new and/or changed content. 

6 minutes ago, Teddy said:

"Thumbnail image extraction"

Is used only for Video preview thumbnails (Chapter thumbs/10-second bifs (visual aid while seeking)), had no relation to your media artwork (posters, backdrops, thumbs etc.).

8 minutes ago, Teddy said:

and will only affect if I manually do a Refresh Metadata of the library?

Yes, unless Auto-refresh metadata library option enabled, as said. 

[Teddy 51]

Great. Thanks a lot to support