Is this mean changing metadata from default location?

[KJung 0]

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Is this mean changing metadata from default location into each media folder?

 

The idea is to save and backup all metadata internally, so it will be quick scan when reinstall Emby server.

All of my data is on the cloud. It will be very slow when scan everything through internet, especially small files.

 

Thanks for you help

Edited March 24, 2023 by KJung

[GrimReaper 4749]

4 minutes ago, KJung said:

Is this mean changing metadata from default location into each media folder?

That means exactly as the option says: saving images to your media folders - applicable only to new items going onwards, for existing items metadata refresh its required. 

For all metadata, you need to enable NFO saver as well, same applicable as above: for new items only, existing ones require metadata refresh. 

[KJung 0]

Let me rephrase my question.

 

1. Are artwork and media considering as metadata?

2. right now I am using this configuration. I found sometime loading movie library took so long time because all movie folders are on cloud. I am thinking about move all the artwork and media (metadata) to local storage. I think it might help loading movie library faster. If my theory is true, Do i need to disable "Save artwork into media folders" and use default metadata folder instead?

 

Thank you.

[GrimReaper 4749]

13 minutes ago, KJung said:

1. Are artwork and media considering as metadata?

Nope, artwork and media information/data (which you would save to NFOs) are. 

13 minutes ago, KJung said:

2. right now I am using this configuration. I found sometime loading movie library took so long time because all movie folders are on cloud. I am thinking about move all the artwork and media (metadata) to local storage. I think it might help loading movie library faster. If my theory is true, Do i need to disable "Save artwork into media folders" and use default metadata folder instead?

Your reasoning is sound and you're on the good track, you would want artwork and NFOs saved together with your media in case of library/server rebuild, as in your first post. If your target is only to load existing library faster as in your second post, then you would want saving into media folders disabled. 

Edited March 24, 2023 by GrimReaper

[KJung 0]

I thought media and artwork are metadata for all along. lol

If I disable that option, Where will the artwork save to? I could not find folder information/data. I found a data folder, but I saw none of the artwork in the folder.

 

information/data (which you would save to NFOs) are. <-- Is this mean the artwork is save to NFO file?

 

you would want artwork and NFOs saved together with your media in case of library rebuild, <--- First I need to know where is the folder for artwork and NFOs file located. Please advise.

 

 

https://i.imgur.com/4xekWwI.png

Will this option help to rebuild library or load library faster?

[GrimReaper 4749]

13 minutes ago, KJung said:

If I disable that option, Where will the artwork save to?

It will be saved to servers default location (or custom location if you opt for it) under programdata\metadata folder in a cryptic location, as in programdata\metadata\library\yy\xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; you can find your server program data folder by clicking three-dots next to your server name in the Dashboard>View Server Info. 

13 minutes ago, KJung said:

information/data (which you would save to NFOs) are. <-- Is this mean the artwork is save to NFO file?

No. NFOs are used to store textual part of item metadata while images store visual part; you might have links to images written in the NFO, though. 

13 minutes ago, KJung said:

you would want artwork and NFOs saved together with your media in case of library rebuild, <--- First I need to know where is the folder for artwork and NFOs file located

For images - read above. For NFOs - no NFOs are created if you don't save them in media folders, it's database-only in that case. 

13 minutes ago, KJung said:

https://i.imgur.com/4xekWwI.png

Will this option help to rebuild library or load library faster?

It will help to rebuild faster, yes. Has no impact on library load times after initial import. 

Edited March 24, 2023 by GrimReaper

[KJung 0]

Regarding your info above, correct me if i am wrong.

 

1. I will disable save artwork to media folder option. Let Emby use default location (which is local storage) in order to load library faster.

2. I will have to enable https://i.imgur.com/E4L5jx5.png Metadata saver option in order to rebuild library faster.

3. I will move programdata folder to local NVMe HDD in order to do lots of things faster.

4. I will backup entire Emby-Server just in case it help in some case which I don't know now.

5. I did read https://support.emby.media/support/solutions/articles/44001159936-configuration-backup in order to backup and reinstall EMBY configuration.

 

After I do all those stuffs. Will it help me as following

- rebuild library faster

- load library faster

- restore Emby with the same configuration in no time.

 

Now, I have to  reinstall emby kinda every month. It is not fun when have to wait days for rebuilding library.

 

Just quick question, if Metadata saver option help rebuild library faster why does it disable by default?

 

Thank a lot for your help.

[Happy2Play 9783]

42 minutes ago, KJung said:

After I do all those stuffs. Will it help me as following

- rebuild library faster

- load library faster

No

Yes

Each method has its pros and cons.

Saving image/nfo metadata with media allows for faster rebuild but slower with cloud based media.

Cloud-based media is faster with Emby local images and database only metadata.

 

Don't know if it will make a difference but have you changed your database cache size?