Can MB2 & MB3 Server cohabit?

[ahbi_santini 7]

I have a very lovely MB2 setup and am very very reluctant to change (read "harm") even one little hair on its precious head.

 

However, I like the idea of running MB3 and using the Roku & iOS UIs (and eventually MB3 Theatre)

 

So, is it possible for me to run MB3 server on the same HTPC as the MB2 Server/Client?

 

I could put the MB3 Server on a different (desktop) PC, but that means it would have to communicate with the NAS/Roku, which are on different networks (same IP subnet, but wired vs wireless)

 

I know not the recommended way, but is it do-able and what pitfalls will I run into?

 

Thanks

 

[BATTLE DONKEY 98]

Yes MB2 and MBServer can co-exist on the same PC without any problems. If you decide to upgrade to MBClassic you will have to delete MB2 first tho

 

I did the same thing. Then I used the server and web browser to correct any metadata and to sync all my watched/unwatched movies n tv shows before I deleted MB2 n downloaded MBClassic

Edited November 11, 2013 by BATTLE DONKEY

[swhitmore 781]

It can be done, as mentioned above, but it's highly highly recommended that you upgrade to MBC. MB2 is no longer officially support (people will still help out where they can). 

[Sundog 16]

I was worried too and ran MB2 for a long time. If you're a savvy MB2 user, the move to mb3 with mbc isn't difficult. I had to redo a few things, but I was done with it all ... Libraries, game browser, the works ... In 2 hours. Mb3 server really opens up possibilities ... I've now got 5 MB driven pcs in the house, and amaze my coworkers with the web portal.

[doron 7]

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