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Hello selfhosters,
I’m running home server DIY PC with *arr stack in docker containers and its working surprisingly well. The problem I have is not enough storage for my needs so I ordered a new HDD.
At the moment I have OS (Debian) and some (config) volumes on one SSD while media library is on another SSD. I’d like to move only media library from old to a new HDD and stop using the old one.
What is the best way to move all files (including hard links?) to a new drive?
Can I just copy files with same folder structure and then modify my docker-compose.yaml to point to a new HDD? Is backup and restore of *arr apps necessary? Is there any way to grab all torrent files from qbittorrent (or another way of backup?
The disks will have a different UUID, so will be seen as different devices. I can’t remember what you need to do, but I’m pretty sure that the *arrs have a guide for transferring to a new disk without the files being detected as new.
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The disks will have a different UUID, so will be seen as different devices. I can’t remember what you need to do, but I’m pretty sure that the *arrs have a guide for transferring to a new disk without the files being detected as new.
I found a post how to move root folder, but I’m afraid it will not move hardlinks for qbittorrent.
The containers (docker etc) don’t have access to the uuid, they just see the mounted folder.
The “dates “ on the files however may change. Cloning the drive is recommended
I would like to stick with recommended solution and I don’t mind if dates of the files change. It would be nice if you have any source I can follow.
Look up “dd” , that’s the utility you want to use
I’d post a link, but I’m mobile right now
Thx
Ah, that’s good to know. Thanks for the correction :)