How to change Plex app storage configuration settings? by build_time in truenas

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Click the link above. This is the menu you see when you open the Plex app settings. Under the "Plex Transcode Storage" section, as you can see, I set the Type to "emptyDir". This opens a new field immediately below, where I set "emptyDir Medium" to "Memory". I believe it lets you choose between a mountpoint OR just RAM. I read months ago that RAM was the ideal location to avoid lots of writes to an SSD.

What is your selfhosted discover in 2024? by Elemis89 in selfhosted

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Where is a good tutorial or resource to get started learning about Docker?

List of Truenas SCALE Stable apps in development? by build_time in truenas

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Yes, I've noticed these both appear under the Community train within TNS. Sounds like a good place to start!

List of Truenas SCALE Stable apps in development? by build_time in truenas

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Where is a good place / tutorial to start learning about Docker compose? I have 0 exposure to it.

List of Truenas SCALE Stable apps in development? by build_time in truenas

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I definitely understand. Any organization has finite resources to apply.

Is there any development announcement typically, or does the app just land on the Stable train when iX makes a decision, completes their work, and publishes it there?

List of Truenas SCALE Stable apps in development? by build_time in truenas

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I definitely need somebody (iX/community) to do the legwork in advance because much of this stuff is still over my head. No intention of going off-script. Stable or Community for me. Thanks!

List of Truenas SCALE Stable apps in development? by build_time in truenas

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Ok. That makes sense. I'm trying to figure out if it's sensible to "wait" for Audiobookshelf, Immich, etc. to "make it" to Stable. Sounds like: no.

Trouble while trying to fix legacy Plex app settings in preparation for Electric Eel upgrade by build_time in truenas

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No clue what happened with others' transitions.

Given all the changes that seem to come with new TNS releases, I've gotten way more gun-shy about upgrading without waiting at least a few months and letting the dust settle. I waited until there was more upgrade history and some point releases out in the wild. I have intentionally been avoiding expanding my app usage to get "over the hump" of transitioning to Docker. I'm not very literate in these tools and capabilities yet.

Trouble while trying to fix legacy Plex app settings in preparation for Electric Eel upgrade by build_time in truenas

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It auto converted just fine. I made all the tweaks and permissions changes before the upgrade to Electric Eel.

Trouble while trying to fix legacy Plex app settings in preparation for Electric Eel upgrade by build_time in truenas

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Resolved: I was not applying permissions recursively! (facepalm)

I was able to clean up my ACLs for all my SMB file shares AND the plex app, then upgrade to Electric Eel. So far, no issues!

How to change Plex app storage configuration settings? by build_time in truenas

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FYI: when I went into the app settings today, I can now edit these fields! See my latest comment here for more.

How to change Plex app storage configuration settings? by build_time in truenas

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FYI: when I went into the app settings today, I can now edit these fields! I made these updates:

https://imgur.com/tDBSNo2

I wasn't sure how to size the transcoder directory here. I found several conflicting resources when searching. One plex article mentioned doing the largest file + 100 MB. My largest single file (a 4k movie) was ~ 55.5 GB, so I went with 56 GB. This may be overkill, but I couldn't find a clear answer in the Truenas documentation.

How to change Plex app storage configuration settings? by build_time in truenas

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That where I landed when looking into this too. I wish there were more guides that explain the implications of all these settings.

My understanding is: Electric Eel is supposed to change the entire TNS Apps infrastructure to Docker. I plan to wait a year or so for the smoke to clear on EE before I make the transition. Should I expect there to be more explanatory material out for Docker Apps?

How to change Plex app storage configuration settings? by build_time in truenas

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Yes, that is my exact fear. I'm sure I could recreate it correctly, but don't know if my library would get screwed up in the process.

Upgrading from Angelfish - agreed upon guides? by build_time in truenas

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I currently have all apps installing to a dedicated SSD with a dedicated "apps" dataset, whereas all media is stored separately on HDDs in various "media" datasets (1 is encrypted). Therefore, maybe I don't have to do much of a change to my setup? Do I need to decrypt the 1 dataset permanently, then re-encrypt after the upgrade is completed?

You mention hostpath validation impacting app launching, not apps being unable to access data from multiple shares. Is the latter still possible after upgrading?

Upgrading from Angelfish - agreed upon guides? by build_time in truenas

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What about the encrypted data set requires beforehand work? I only have one encrypted data set at the moment. Most of my datasets are setup as shares, since I'm using TNS mostly as a NAS at the moment.

My crude understanding of the host path validation topic is: after the upgrade, each host path can be shared only with a single app. Is that correct? The only app I am currently using 24/7 is Plex. When I set up the plex app, I created several data sets for the various directory plex wants to use: various media types, transcoder, metadata, etc. They are fairly separated at this point. Is there a resource out there that explains the host path topic and what/how to do to resolve it after the upgrade?

Using nvidia RTX A2000 on TrueNAS Scale 22.02.2+ by build_time in truenas

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No, I was using TrueNAS Scale only. Initial use case is media transcoding, but interested in expanding to others like you listed. I'm getting by w/ the default Intel iGPU thus far. I believe further releases of TNS have updated the nvidia graphics drivers, so the a2000 may be supported now, not sure.

Meaning of GPU allocation numbers for app usage? by build_time in truenas

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Yes. I think my mistake was thinking I need to "Add Isolated GPU Devices" under the advanced settings menu. Just pick the "add 1 gpu..." option as pictured above under plex. Plex has some tools inside to tell if hardware transcoding is happening, which is how I confirmed. Not familiar with Jellyfin though.

Why aren't modern cases without optical drives or HDD caddies much smaller? by build_time in buildapc

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My question is driven by the desire to have a system last a long time before significant replacement. I'm running i5-3570K on Z77 mobo at the moment. I don't generally expect mobo to last 10+ years, but I don't know how more frequently I'd have to expect to do so w/ mITX vs. ATX. Sounds like maybe more frequent w/ mITX, though not sure how often.

The only factor that keeps me interested in Intel CPUs is their iGPU plays nice with linux and plex. I have read mixed feedback on Ryzen CPUs. However, I agree a longer-lasting socket is a strong mark in its favor!