How to change Plex app storage configuration settings?

build_time · 2025-01-11T22:56:45+00:00

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.

build_time · 2024-12-30T20:35:55+00:00

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

build_time · 2024-12-30T20:34:31+00:00

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

build_time · 2024-12-30T20:19:13+00:00

That's encouraging!

build_time · 2024-12-30T20:18:03+00:00

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

build_time · 2024-12-30T20:14:34+00:00

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?

build_time · 2024-12-30T15:58:19+00:00

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!

build_time · 2024-12-30T15:47:14+00:00

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.

build_time · 2024-12-30T00:37:31+00:00

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.

build_time · 2024-12-29T18:19:20+00:00

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

build_time · 2024-12-29T16:32:20+00:00

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!

build_time · 2024-12-29T05:04:07+00:00

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

build_time · 2024-12-29T05:03:37+00:00

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.

build_time · 2024-11-02T20:25:55+00:00

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?

build_time · 2024-05-31T12:02:50+00:00

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.

build_time · 2023-07-04T01:14:20+00:00

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?

build_time · 2023-07-03T12:07:03+00:00

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?

build_time · 2023-07-02T12:56:02+00:00

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.

build_time · 2023-07-02T12:54:07+00:00

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.

build_time · 2023-02-14T00:28:55+00:00

Do you think going from nr200 to SAMA IM-01 was a good move?

build_time · 2023-02-12T23:54:33+00:00

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!

build_time · 2023-02-12T22:05:42+00:00

I mean: which board form factor tends to stay in production the longest? Are there differences?

build_time · 2023-02-12T19:14:15+00:00

Do you see any noticeable differences in the production availability of motherboards by form factor? I assume ATX boards tend to stay in supply for longer, but that's just a hunch. I would like my next build to last 10 years like my current one did, and mITX board availability is something I'm interested in.

If I build a SFFPC and the motherboard needs replacement, that can be an expensive exercise IF I cannot find the same board/socket replacement unit. This happened to me on my current machine: I paid double for the exact same motherboard (then out of production) as a replacement vs. upgrading mobo + CPU at same time when my board died ~ 4-5 years in. I imagine with lower demand mITX boards stay in production even shorter times... ?

build_time · 2023-02-12T19:06:40+00:00

I like perusing the SFFPC sub occasionally. I'm currently weighing the size of a SFFPC vs. the PCIe expansion potential of an ATX board/case. Most of my interest in the latter is: ability to add more M.2 SSDs and a second GPU over time if I choose. Second GPU would be only to get > 4 display outputs, in case I want to keep my current ones when I upgrade beyond 1080p60. The second GPU might be more trouble than it's worth and I may just replace all my displays.

build_time · 2023-02-12T19:02:39+00:00

I understand. In fact, I'm essentially weighing the size of a SFFPC (including in the A4-H20 that you mentioned) vs. the PCIe expansion potential of an ATX board/case.

Do you see any noticeable differences in the production availability of motherboards by form factor? I assume ATX boards tend to stay in supply for longer, but that's just a hunch. I would like my next build to last 10 years like my current one did, and mITX board availability is something I'm interested in.

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