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Hey guys, It's been a looong time i've touched anything related to SQL So a relatively simple task has been dumped upon me I need your halp! Situation: I need to restore a backup of database A (production) into existing database B (used for tests and such) OR if the above proves to be...

I checked it but the info was kinda on the weak side. They mixed all models in the same page. What a mess. Previous generation (7) was AMD. Current gen 8 is Intel.

I see.. and how hard was it to install and set Plex Media Server ? Is it smooth sailing or rumble tumble linux shit?

About OMV I checked their demo at http://demo.omv-extras.org/ The plugins section doesnt list Plex. Can you confirm / deny this on your own setup ?

Your setup is [h]ardcore :) Mine would be more cointaned. In anycase, what are the advantages of OMV? I'm not looking for extra media management features because I want to use Plex. Does it support 3rd party plugins like Plex, couchpotato, etc ? How's the hardware requirements? How's...

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Thank you Ill check that.

Thanks ryang These guys talk about it: http://homeservershow.com/forums/index.php?/topic/6677-gen8-ram/ I think the part number i picked is correct.

Btw Does anyone know if the HP MICROSERVER G8 has an Intel NIC? I cant find this spec on HP website.

Hey guys :D I'm definitely looking at buying this server: HP MICROSERVER G8 - INTEL CELERON G1610T (2 CORE, 2.3 GHZ, 2MB, 35W), 2GB (1X2GB) UDIMM, 1GB 332I ETHERNET ADAPTER 2 PORTS PER CONTROLLER Part number: 712317-421 On my regional HP's website, it says the memory this server comes with is...

Can anyone help me further with these questions?

Btw When it comes to streaming games (via Steam), what kind of performance can we expect from these kind of boxes (Zotac, Intel NUC, etc) that run with a Celeron processor ?

It's a bumpy road to success.

consider this option: just connect the usb hard drive you mentioned directly to the TV and play from there. (assuming you have a "modern" tv)

What is this? I only know of Chromebook.

I recommend you check this thread http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1843295 which is very recent and has many posts about building my own NAS and run Plex as global play-it-all-stream-it-all solution.

Roku Pros: price is low small device, low power consuption easy to use supports all popular apps (I dont know about Youtube, better confirm this). comes with remote control Cons: No storage If you already have a Smart TV some of the features will be redundant. HTPC Pros: Build your own...

If you have a non-smart TV, or just plain old TV with no USB ports, or non-networked TV (no DLNA), then devices like Roku or WD TV Live can be a good solution because they add the features you don't have. On the "smart" side, they usually support apps like Netflix, HBO Go, Youtube, etc. On the...

As this thread comes to a probable end, I want to thank all of those who contributed. I really appreciate it. Plex is now certain :) And since this project of mine might move into FreeNAS territory (not certain yet) I created a different thread where I'm posting new questions and discussing it...

Hi all I've made a bunch of tests and the conclusion is... WHY HAVENT I TRIED PLEX BEFORE... LIKE 4 YEARS AGO OR SOMETHING? It's just too good :D Overall experience: I'm very pleased with Plex. Configuring Plex Media Server (PMS) is easy and the few Youtube guides I watched helped me do the...

Oh thanks for posting your screenshot! Yeah i got that "vm" vibe when they* talked about jails. So according to your example, the "source field" is the real physical volume and the "destination" field is pointing to a "/media" folder that will stay on PMS plugin's root file structure ? Then...

I found someone asking something similar https://forums.freenas.org/index.php?threads/is-there-a-web-based-filemanager-i-can-install-that-transfers-files-on-the-server.21749/

Alright. I've got more questions, because i've watched a few videos on the FreeNASTeam channel 1) FreeNAS® 9.2.1: Plex Media Server Plugin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DnUWTliaOY I see that during setup, they create a shared folder for media content. Now my question is this: Assuming a...

Isn't it risky then, when cut and pasting huge folders ? i mean if the network connectivity fails between my computer and the NAS?

Got two more questions: 1) Does FreeNAS include a file manager? I know we do everything on the browser, my question is if FreeNAS has its own file manager that we can control on the browser to give instructions like moving files from one folder to another, etc, instead of using my own...

BlueLineSwinger, What you wrote makes sense. Thank you.

Hello all I've been testing the Plex app on Samsung Smart TV (along with PMS on a virtual machine and a few movies and tv shows) and I only have good things to say. Yes, the interface (skin) is not the latest on the Sammy TV app. And people say there's only one guy coding for it, but for the...

Hello peoples I've got a question about FreeNAS. I do not own any maching with this, yet. I'm just doing some research. I read that they recommend installing from the CD into a flash drive (usb drive), instead of a hard drive. Why is this so and what are the risks of running...

Ryang my man, I've read all answers. Thank you.

Thanks but I will probably not follow the route of Windows 7 for file server. At the moment I'm more inclined towards a dedicated smallform server running FreeNAS.

Thanks again. So upon your suggestion of FreeNAS, I was watching a video about it, and they show it has addons and then even mention Plesk very very briefly. So is this how FreeNAS can have Plesk Media Center? Do you know if that addon is kept up to date ? In other words, do people...

Thank you. I don't think we would tax it that much. This is a small family. We watch stuff mostly at night and weekends. During the day no one has time. Plus I've said before i'm not interested in watching on the go. But who knows, if I go ahead with Plex and the feature is there, i might...

Nice I've got a few questions if you dont mind. 1) What CPU on that server? How much RAM? 2) What do you mean NAS drives? Just regular SATA 7200 RPM ones? Which brand btw? [edit: i checked google, HGST is Hitachi... that is former IBM right? i could be making confusion.. in any case, urgh...

Thanks! I'm more than clarified now. I understand the limitations and the Synology option is becoming more and more remote. One thing i'm not sure. Can i have the DYI server running FreeNAS with Plex Media Server on the same machine? That means the linux operating system itself (console...

First of all, thanks for your input. I will test the Samsung app over the weekend. I've installed it on TV but didnt run it. I need to get Plex Media Server and install on my current Windows computer and just use a few movies to test. I just hope it works fine!! Is installing Plex Media...

Thanks, thats interesting.. If that proves to be true, then Plex could be 1st contender. I've checked some videos of it, it looks good and easy to use. I was reluctant because of the phone home. I believe there's an official Plex app for Samsung Smart TV's, but I dont know what it does...

Yeah, i'm afraid of it getting too complex or a timewaste everytime a task like that has to be done.

Again thank you.

I checked on a HP distributor and its more expensive with them (double the price). Their servers comes Microsoft Azure though. Not sure the value of that. So this promotional price these other guys are selling for is actually very good. Almost too good.

Ok i checked quickly The promo is still on and the product costs around 267 USD. Is this a good deal? HP MicroServer Gen8, ProLiant - CPU Speed: 2.3 GHz - Processor family: Intel Celeron - Processor model: G1610T - Hard disk size: 8.89 cm (3.5 ") - Host Interface: SATA - Maximum storage...