How to Fix BusyDB in Plex Media Server
If you have just downloaded the debg package for Plex Media Server, and you see stdout output that says, busy db, you should know that it is not the end of the world. It means that you need to run a few commands within the Plex shell to fix the problem.
Repair a corrupted database
There are more than a few reasons why your Plex media server database may be corrupted. There are also a number of ways to remedy the situation. One way is to restore the server to its pre-configured state. Another is to move the media drive to a different computer. A third option is to migrate the content to an SD card or external hard drive.
Performing a database repair may seem like a daunting task. But with a little effort and research, you can fix your media server for good. Luckily, Plex makes the process a snap. Firstly, you’ll want to check your Plex media server’s configuration. Next, you’ll need to install the SQLite3 tools. You can do this by navigating to /var/lib/plexmediaserver/Library/Application Support/Plex Media Server/Plug-ins, and unzipping the plugins. Finally, a reboot is in order. After which, you’ll be back in business. Lastly, you’ll want to test your newly restored Plex media server. After all, you didn’t want to get rid of all of your favorite shows and movies!
Synchronize database watched status between two Plex servers
There is a new feature in Plex that allows you to sync the watched state of content between multiple Plex servers. This may be useful for managing a local Plex server or for synchronizing user ratings between servers.
To use the feature, you will need a Plex Media Server 1.27.2 or higher. The service uses the Plex GUID to match movies. You can also add additional connections.
To sync your watched status, you will need to run the plex-watched-sync command-line utility. Alternatively, you can use a Cron job to automate the process. It’s important to remember that this tool works only when the scope is set to count or all. This means that it will only be valid for the amount of media you wish to sync.
Depending on the scope, you can limit the amount of media that can be synced. You can also choose to ignore new managed or shared users. You can even ignore newly created Plex accounts.
Mount a docker container
If you’re building or running a Docker container for Plex Media Server, you’ll need to mount the /plex directory on your PC. Using a tmpfs mount is a convenient option but only temporary. It will be removed when the container ends.
However, a bind mount will get you there. A bind mount is a special type of mount which lets a container access a file or directory on the host machine. This is a more sophisticated and performant way to mount files, compared to docker volumes. This article will cover a few key factors to consider when using a bind mount.
One of the most important things to remember is that a bind mount is not a standardized Docker CLI command. The best way to manage a bind mount is to use a tool like Docker Compose. This tool provides a full suite of tools to manage and deploy containers. In addition to the aforementioned features, it also includes instructions on how to remove and re-deploy containers.
Run SQLite commands within the Plex Media Server shell
If you’re using Plex Media Server, you can run SQLite commands within the shell script. These commands have a number of different features and are easy to use. For example, they can save data, perform recovery and create new databases.
First, you should know that the “dot commands” that are available in the shell are actually pre-packaged SQL statements. This means that they do not need to be learned. Alternatively, you can use the edit() function. This command invokes an editor, which will write the input into a temporary file. Then, you can read back the contents of the file.
The shell tool will also output an EXPLAIN QUERY PLAN format, which is useful when analyzing a query. You should not send this format over a public channel. If you’re planning to use this command, you may want to add a -n option to it.
Alternatively, you can use the –indent option to reformat CREATE statements. This can be useful when you want to modify the output format of a query, as well as when you are trying to write to the database.