What is the Media server?
The media server is a type of server which is used to store the media (VIdeos, audios, Photos) and make it available over the network so that the authorized person can see it.Requirements -
Requirements are totally based on your data and number of users.
Here I’m going with the minimum requirement.
OS Ubuntu 20.04 (Recommended)
Ram - 4GB
Storage - 1TB
CPU - Intel Pentium
High-Speed internet connection for WAN access otherwise you can use the local network.
A domain name or VPN for over the WAN access.
Next step choosing the right media server. Here I’m going to use Emby media server, it’s really easy to use and easy to configure,
Configuration -
Download emby media server package from the official website -
https://emby.media/linux-server.html
Create one folder in your system with any name as you want, under that you can create more folders to categorize all files. I.e.- Videos, movies, Series, etc.
Store all your movies, videos, etc, and then proceed with the next steps.
After downloading you will get a deb file now install it with the following command -
# sudo dpkg -i emby-server-deb_4.4.3.0_amd64.deb
After running the above command open your browser and type the following URL and start configuring web-based setup.
http://127.0.0.1:8096
Web-Based configuration -
After opening the URL you will find this page -
Now create your admin user and assign password -
Now create your library
Now select your folder -
Select your metadata language -
Configure remote access and finish the configuration-
Now configuration is done. Its time to login on the server.
After login you will get dashboard like this -
Now enjoy with your favorite show.
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