I manage a Plex library that includes approximately 900 films and 20 different TV series. With such a diverse collection, I am increasingly concerned about potential data loss and the importance of a reliable backup system. I would appreciate hearing about the strategies and tools that others in the community have implemented to protect their databases. Could you share your experiences or recommend any proven methods for setting up automated or periodic backups to ensure that my media collection remains secure and accessible over time?
hey, i use a basic cron script that copies my plex db to a cloud folder daily. its simple but kinda works. have u ever had issues with file corruptin in backup? any ideas on how to auto-test checksums beforehand?
hey, i set up a cron job that backs up my plex db nightly to an external drive incase of data loss. its not perfect but saves me heaps of headache in the long run. i remembr to check the backups every so often
In my experience, a robust Plex backup strategy involves automation with frequent incremental backups and offsite storage for redundancy. I set up scheduled scripts that not only back up the database but also copy essential configuration settings to an external cloud location. This approach ensures that any unnoticed corruption or local hardware failure does not lead to significant data loss. Meticulous testing of restore procedures has been a key component of my strategy, providing confidence that the recovery process is both smooth and reliable in critical situations.
hey, i also backup my plex db to both local and cloud storage. i use an auto script that verifies with md5 and then copies the file after a daily update. works mostly fine even if it isn’t 100% foolproof sometimes