Server setup advice / Plex headless on Ubuntu server

4Qman

4Qman

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Hi, has anyone got any experience running plex headless (no gui) on Ubuntu server. Or point me in best method to setup MY DELL T20 server.

Ubuntu server currently the plan, using as a nas, printer connections etc.

But I'm unsure about getting plex on it, anyone run a virtual machine on Ubuntu server? .. KVM

Or do I get another system and use as a plex machine, using the Dell server purely as NAS?
 
Thanks guys,

My main goal is to have plex server, along with the printers connected to it, SSH connection to configuration when away working and a file server (so I can cancel dropbox)

Looking at both them recommendations now...
 
Thanks for everyone's input.

I want to learn Ubuntu server so I'm more Inclined to go that route. Already I have, SSH, vpn, printers etc working nice on it.

Is it possible to run a Virtual machine on Ubuntu server (windows)? Anyone done with with KVM?

Can I store the database of the plex media on a seperate hard drive?
 
Rotor, thanks for the code. I'll try it.

Everyone else, great replies and I'm very grateful. Lots of info which I'm sure will help myself and many others.

Has anyone run a VM of Windows on Ubuntu server, is it Possible.
 
Hi again,

I have decided to go with Unraid.

I must say, wow I'm impressed with the options.

I'm still getting to grips with it, I have a plex docker mounted and the community app tool.

Thanks for the recommendation from everyone.
 
Those who run Ubuntu server and plex.

If you have say 3x 3tb hdd can you create a pool. If so can you add a drive to the zfs pool later on.

As this is the benefit with Unraid.
 
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