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mildenhall · 2017-08-01, 14:43

I have a Pi2 server running the latest version of raspbian, SFTP to my NAS drives, PiHole and a MySQL Kodi database.

Everything is running fine, however I like tinkering and wonder if I should use Plex or Emby for Kodi?

From what I have managed to work out (1) MySQL = fastest, (2) Plex = easiest to use/install, (3) Emby = more options, but for the technical minded user.

Is this a case of "If it 'aint broke, don't fix it", or should I migrate to Plex / Emby?

Thanks

**bry** · 2017-08-01, 14:53

eh - really up to you. I use emby as my back end and blow away my kodi installations and am back to where I am in 2 minutes besides installing the hdhomerun add-on

speedwell68 · 2017-08-02, 19:58

Personally I'd drop SFTP and use NFS and keep MySQL. On a low powered server it pays to keep things simple.

mildenhall · 2017-08-02, 20:30

(2017-08-02, 19:58)speedwell68 Wrote: Personally I'd drop SFTP and use NFS and keep MySQL. On a low powered server it pays to keep things simple.

Whoops! I meant Nfs! So basically stay as it is, and don't fiddle. :-)

Sent from my SM-G925F

speedwell68 · (This post was last modified: 2017-08-03, 21:24 by speedwell68.)

(2017-08-02, 20:30)mildenhall Wrote:
(2017-08-02, 19:58)speedwell68 Wrote: Personally I'd drop SFTP and use NFS and keep MySQL. On a low powered server it pays to keep things simple.
Whoops! I meant Nfs! So basically stay as it is, and don't fiddle. :-)

Sent from my SM-G925F (typie typie)

Basically, yes.

I have a 'low rent' media server, namely an old Acer Revo R3610. I tried Plex on it and it made it work hard, with NFS and MySQL it hardly touches the sides.

How does an RPI 2 perform as a media server? Mine can stream 1080p to 4 clients simultaneously with no issues.