I've been really enjoying Pop!_OS on my laptop and want to set up a media server to upload some of my Blu-rays and DVDs. I'm not exactly clear on which media server to use or if I need to install Docker to get started. I tried Jellyfin before but got confused about local hosts, and while I installed Kodi, I didn't create specific folders for its content. Can anyone guide me on how to get started with this?
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Also, just a tip—if you use Docker, make sure you're aware of what it does first. It helps to isolate your applications in a container so they won’t interfere with your other programs. But, just to confirm, it shouldn't interrupt your daily usage.
I run Plex in Docker using docker-compose and would recommend that route. Start by installing Docker and docker-compose, and then you can find a Docker Compose YAML file for your server setup. It works smoothly, and you can access your media easily.
The setup can depend on what devices you plan to use with the server. I’ve got Kodi on my main desktop, which shares videos stored in my Videos directory and on an external drive. My FireTV and Android devices can access this shared library as long as Kodi is running on the desktop. It's not a fancy setup and I don't keep it running all the time. I used to use Jellyfin but found it more complicated than I needed. For some PCs, I set up 'sshfs' to access videos on my main PC without running Kodi all the time. It’ll take a bit of research, but Kodi isn't too hard to figure out once you get going.
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