04-28-2023, 04:09 PM
Yes, in order to fully backup your Plex media server database, you should backup the entire \Volume #1\user\plex\ folder, including all subfolders and files.
Restoring the Plex media server is generally as simple as stopping the service and then replacing the existing \Volume #1\user\plex\ folder with the backed-up version. However, depending on how your specific Plex installation is configured, you may need to take additional steps such as re-adding the libraries or re-configuring your metadata agents.
If you are having trouble accessing the \Volume #1\user\plex\ folder using an automated backup tool, you may want to try using a different tool or manually copying the folder to a backup location. Alternatively, you could try changing the permissions on the folder to allow your backup tool to access it. However, be cautious when changing permissions as this could potentially compromise the security of your system.
Restoring the Plex media server is generally as simple as stopping the service and then replacing the existing \Volume #1\user\plex\ folder with the backed-up version. However, depending on how your specific Plex installation is configured, you may need to take additional steps such as re-adding the libraries or re-configuring your metadata agents.
If you are having trouble accessing the \Volume #1\user\plex\ folder using an automated backup tool, you may want to try using a different tool or manually copying the folder to a backup location. Alternatively, you could try changing the permissions on the folder to allow your backup tool to access it. However, be cautious when changing permissions as this could potentially compromise the security of your system.