NicCo 1 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Hi, I would like to reinstall my host server where Emby is hosted. Is it possible to export configuration, reinstall host + emby and import configuration in order to keep all settings, users, DB, etc... ? Thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODCrafter 180 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Hi, I would like to reinstall my host server where Emby is hosted. Is it possible to export configuration, reinstall host + emby and import configuration in order to keep all settings, users, DB, etc... ? Thank you ! Those are all files you can copy then paste back in I think they are in AppData on Windows, but the question is why reinstall when all your gonna do is add everything back in? I'm not sure what the Backup Plugin does and what it saves but you may want to use it. I have my Server in the Root in Windows but yours is Probably AppData/roaming or something..... Edited October 4, 2018 by EODCrafter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicCo 1 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thank you I would like to reinstall my host because I installed some software and now my system is less stable. And I would like to make a clean install of Windows 1809. All files are in "C:\Users\MyUser\AppData\Roaming\Emby-Server", it contains programdata and system. I can copy my Emby-Server, reinstall OS and copy it back ? Or perhaps I could create a VM (OS Ubuntu or Debian) and get all media files from my Windows host ? It permits to separate both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODCrafter 180 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Thank you I would like to reinstall my host because I installed some software and now my system is less stable. And I would like to make a clean install of Windows 1809. All files are in "C:\Users\MyUser\AppData\Roaming\Emby-Server", it contains programdata and system. I can copy my Emby-Server, reinstall OS and copy it back ? Or perhaps I could create a VM (OS Ubuntu or Debian) and get all media files from my Windows host ? It permits to separate both. You just need the ProgramData Folder...Do you have a USB Stick or a CD? Put that folder on there before proceeding....Make sure the server is shutdown before doing this. Edited October 4, 2018 by EODCrafter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicCo 1 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thank you, I'll try it perhaps next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicCo 1 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 A last question : if I reinstall Emby Server to a new location, do you think it could work ? I would like to install to a new directory, perhaps like you at Windows root. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14959 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I would suggest using our Server Configuration Backup plug-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicCo 1 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Is it free ? Or is it necessary to suscribe Emby Premiere ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14959 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Hi. It is a Premiere feature. Thanks. Feature Matrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicCo 1 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thank you I'll look at it. Features are the same if I choose month, year or lifetime license ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14959 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Yes. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitsville 37 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Not meaning to Hijack but im kind of in the same boat. A new version of W10 seems like an ideal time for a fresh start and finally get Plex off my system. Yay!! So a few questions on top of what was already asked. 1. In Plex I had a dedicated SSD purely for metadata and server settings. Then if and when I decided to reinstall I would simply point the new Plex install to that folder. Is that still a viable option in Emby? So basically are there settings that will allow me to have the settings in C:\Users\MyUser\AppData\Roaming\Emby-Server stored on a different drive? 2. If not, does the backup server config (which I haven't looked at yet) achieve something similar? 3. Are there advantages or disadvantages to actually storing all the metadata in with the media folder? Other than slower scanning as a disadvantage and I'm in no real hurry. Basically Im just looking for the best way going forward bearing in mind I tend to reinstall my server once a year. Any tips and thoughts would be great. Just to add I tend to use network paths for my media folders if that makes a difference so even after a reinstall the media paths wouldn't change. EDIT.... Actually I should have looked at the wiki so apologies. So if I store my metadata with the media and install the config backup plugin..I should be all good, especially with non changing media paths. Edited October 4, 2018 by Hitsville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODCrafter 180 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Hey Guys....On the Download Page Luke has provided the Portable Version....That's what you Need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2Play 8356 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Hey Guys....On the Download Page Luke has provided the Portable Version....That's what you Need. Portable really applies to Custom install location not movable. There are some changes that have been implemented with but if you are moving to a new location there can be path issues in the database. If no paths change, there shouldn't be any issues with coping folders from one to the other. But Ideally the plugin is the best method as you are building a new database and restoring users and userdata along with previous configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37261 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 There are some changes that have been implemented with but if you are moving to a new location there can be path issues in the database. Depends on how old the installation is. A fresh install of 3.6 can be moved around as much as you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicCo 1 Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 Plugin seems to be the best method but it's a Premiere feature, and it's the only feature with an interest for me in the Premiere pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODCrafter 180 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Plugin seems to be the best method but it's a Premiere feature, and it's the only feature with an interest for me in the Premiere pack A 1 Month Subscription doesn't break the bank does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicCo 1 Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 No of course but everytime I need to backup or restore I must suscribe 1 month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODCrafter 180 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) No of course but everytime I need to backup or restore I must suscribe 1 month. You could just copy the ProgramData folder as I described and put it back in the correct spot. But I suppose since you want to move it your initial use will require the Backup Plugin. I'm interested to test if the Server location can actually be moved using this plugin or if it must forever remain in the Appdata folder. Never tried it. @@Luke I'm actually quite surprised that this would potentially "Break" Emby by moving the server location. I would of thought the Databases would be a little more adaptive than that. Luke has said (Fresh) 3.6 and above is fine to move...How old is your Server? Edited October 5, 2018 by EODCrafter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicCo 1 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) I've reinstalled my computer and now I would like to install a fresh install of Emby. I don't need to keep my old configuration or migrate it, so if I install 3.6 beta I will get 3.6 stable automatically or only beta versions ? Is it better to reinstall latest stable (3.5.3) and let the server auto upgrade when 3.6 stable will be available ? Or install 3.6 beta now and install 3.6 stable over when available ? Thank you ! Edited October 20, 2018 by NicCo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37261 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 You would only get beta versions on the beta. You would install the beta because you're interested in helping testing. If that's not the case, then stable is the better choice for you. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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