I currently use an Ubuntu distro (Mint) with Plex installed serving media to my local network. I installed docker last night so I can test out some photo hosting services.
Is there a benefit to running Plex through docker vs the traditional method?
Docker containers are easier to backup and restore since the config folder is easily accessible. Also if your plex server is accessible to the internet it will be harder for hackers to take it over if there’s any possible exploits.
Yep my backup scrip consists of just taring one directory. Pretty dang easy to stand back up
I use a docker container version of Plex with Traeffik as a reverse proxy on an Ubuntu server.
Yup! I made the move about 5 years ago and never looked back since. Native performance, and it makes things super portable and very easy to move to another server. Just copy the docker volume and start the container on the new machine.
Super easy to switch between various versions too, if needed. And it also reduces chances of breaking stuff.
