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Question about having Emby server alongside old MB server


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Hi guys. I was just checking some folders on my server and I never uninstalled the mb server from it. Should Would this cause any performance issues with Emby? Is emby still using the images by name folder?  Thanks all.

Happy2Play
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No, the ibn got merged with the metadata awhile ago.  So you may have multiple images folders now.

 

If you look at the dashboard-path (click the drop-down) Metadata tells you the path Emby is using.

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the metadata path only has language and country.

Happy2Play
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On the main Dashboard page, you may have to scroll down you will see Paths.

 

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I see your using whs 2011. Are you able to use 3 or 4tb disks with it. I thought whs 2011 can use 2tb disk or smaller.

Happy2Play
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I see your using whs 2011. Are you able to use 3 or 4tb disks with it. I thought whs 2011 can use 2tb disk or smaller.

 

I currently have 4 4TB in my collection.  You just have to make sure they GPT not MBR when you initialize them.

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And whs 2011 does work on an ssd drive?

Happy2Play
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Yep, I restored a backup from hdd to ssd.  A fresh install is always better.

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If i become unsuccessful in figuring out a new server, is it possible for me to get a case, new board and processor and take my drive with whs from my hp pro liant and put that in the new machine and then reinstall it?

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What I'm finding frustrating is figuring out a new OS if I build a new server and if i go to a nas server, that is expensive if i get one with a I3 processor. I still have to build a new desktop or buy one so I'm squeezed cash wise having to do 2 units instead of one. 

Happy2Play
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One thing to consider is WHS 2011 has reached End of Lifecycle so there is nothing listed on how much longer or what Microsoft will update.

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They are not updating anything as far as I know. Just not sure which way to go server wise.

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I was hoping to start small and build a server but I'm stuck at what to do for an os. I like ms but their new server is to costly and not designed towards home use. Slot of the open os systems are not very user friendly. I can build something but I'm know nothing about open source software. I need something simple. Qnap Nas looks OK but I don't like the processor. To get an i3 it becomes expensive.

Happy2Play
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Do you really need a server os?  If your are not using the features then Windows 10 should work just fine and other topics mention getting Win 10 Pro for less than $10.

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My main use is really for emby and backing up my desktop. I thought about doing a desktop server combo but just not sure. I can't do.anything this second but I'll just keep doing my research. Thanks for all your input.

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I just checked the path for my metadata and the cache, logs, metadata & transcoding temp files are all listed in the mediabrowser server folder. I never uninstalled when i put emby on my server. Should i uninstall both and then reinstall emby?

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Could I or do I even want to use the ibn folder?

Happy2Play
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Sort of, everything must reside in a \metadata folder.  Best bet is point custom metadata path to where you want then move the contents of your IBN folder to that new location.

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Maybe ill just uninstall everything and then reinstall emby. 

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