Ubuntu 23.10: 6TB Data Loss with Jellyfin Media Server Family

Ubuntu 23.10: 6TB Data Loss and Jellyfin Media Server for the Whole Family

In December 2023, a user set up a NAS server running Ubuntu 23.10 minimal with the goal of creating a media server for the whole family. The user stored all of the family's films, photos, and music on the server, but unfortunately, a 6TB data loss occurred. This article will cover how the user was able to recover from the data loss and set up a Jellyfin media server to continue serving the family's media needs.

Recovering from Data Loss

The first step in recovering from data loss is to ensure that all important data is backed up. In this case, the user had a backup of all the family's media on an external hard drive. To recover the data, the user simply connected the external hard drive to the NAS server and copied the files back onto the server.

Once the data was recovered, the user wanted to ensure that this type of data loss would not happen again. To do this, the user set up a regular backup schedule using the built-in backup tools in Ubuntu 23.10. This way, the family's media would be automatically backed up on a regular basis, reducing the risk of data loss in the future.

Setting up Jellyfin Media Server

With the data recovered, the user now wanted to set up a media server for the whole family to access. The user chose Jellyfin, an open-source media server that supports a wide range of media formats and devices. To install Jellyfin on Ubuntu 23.10, the user followed these steps:

1. Add the Jellyfin repository to the server by running the following command:

   sudo apt-add-repository ppa:jellyfin/jellyfin

2. Update the package list by running the following command:

   sudo apt update

3. Install Jellyfin by running the following command:

   sudo apt install jellyfin

4. Start the Jellyfin service by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl start jellyfin

5. Enable the Jellyfin service to start automatically on boot by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl enable jellyfin

Once Jellyfin was installed and running, the user was able to access the web interface and start adding media to the library. The user was also able to configure access for other family members by creating user accounts and setting up permissions.

Although the 6TB data loss was a setback, the user was able to recover from it and set up a Jellyfin media server for the whole family to enjoy. By following the steps outlined in this article, you too can recover from data loss and set up a media server for your family to enjoy.

References

• Jellyfin

• Ubuntu