imrobertcampbell

Best answer I got so far, simple and seemingly effective. If I run into any problems I will report. Thanks again!

You wrote: " .... using a SanDisk thumb drive (hey! I didn't know any better! 🙃" What exactly does that mean? I use SanDisk thumb drives all the time without issues. They are not my favorite brand but ....... I ask because is there something about SanDisk thumb drives that I should know about? Thanks

So here is my issue. I have an old server that I have Unraid on with (3) 1TB ssds installed with data on them. I have setup a new server with Unraid Trial. I need to know how to remove my (3) 1TB ssds from my old server and install into new server. After I do that and everything works well/tested/configured then I need to transfer my lifetime license to it. How can I transfer the SSD's to my new server with no data loss? How can I transfer my Lifetime License from my Old server to my New server running the trial? Thanks

"Is it possible to run the VM while keeping the GPU available for Docker containers when it’s not in use, or do I need to fully pass it through?" I would like to know this as well. I primarly use Linux as my OS but I need a VM that I can fire up with my Windows 11 Pro installation for when I want to play games. When I shut down that VM I want to be able to use the GPU for other things. Let me know if You get this answer please.

Ok, I will have to determine how to store this data then. I wanted the full 250gb m.2 to be my Windows 11 Pro VM and the full 2tb be for my games install. (the same as it is now on my current Windows Gaming PC. I have a full restorable iso that I took from it that I hoped to restore into a VM.) For data/files I have the (3) 1 TB SSD's that is currently in the old machine. What would happen if I simply remove those from the old server and placed them into the new one? I assume this where the data from Unraid is being stored as its the only storage media in the machine besides the USB. Could I format the 250gb m.2 and split it say 50gb for the OS and cache and 200gb for the the VM? What do You/Anyone recommend my plan of action be? Regards

Ok, I will check into that. Odd that You say that though because on my old unraid server I literally only have the USB stick and (3) 1TB ssd's which contain my data/files. I dont think Unraid got installed to them at all and I think its installed on the USB or something. I literally have no other drives attached. Ill see what I can do. Thanks!

Im starting to think that the reason I cant start a Docker and I am getting this error is because I am on a trial version? I just went back into my old server and docker works fine there. The old server is marganially worse spec wise then my current rig so I know the new rig can handle everything fine its just getting it setup is the problem. I will transfer my license to the new server once completed. I will create a new/seperate thread with questions about the actual migration of ssds but I need to get my new server setup properly beforehand. - Thanks

I have m.2 drives in the rig. Plus when I get everything setup on the new rig I am bringing all my 2.5in ssds from current unraid server into it. I would like to use the entire 250 gb m.2 drive as my Windows 11 Pro vm and the 2tb m.2 as the games folder just like I have it setup in Windows 11 Pro on my gaming pc right now. I created an entire image file for restore into a vm. If I set that m.2 as the drive for the VM cant I use the restore image to restore my Windows 11 Pro install? If not I will just install a fresh 11 Pro and transfer the files manually from the backup. My issue still remains on the libvert though. What are the steps to fully allocated the entire 250gb m.2 to a VM to use for Windows 11 Pro? Thanks!

I have created the diagnostic zip file. I have attached it. Thanks home-server-diagnostics-20260326-1629.zip

Do You think this has anything to do with the fact I am using a trial key until I get this working and then I can move my license?

No, I mean the VM wont boot. I am in/can get into Unraid OS. Thanks

Ok well, then in my case I had this exact same error come up; however, I was doing something a bit different. I had/have 1 gpu installed and everything works fine. I shutdown, installed the second card, checked everything in bios, but when I boot up again I get the same issue as OP. "Libvirt Service failed to start." and it wont even boot. I remove the second card and it works fine. I did enable and check everything in bios and it reads/registers both cards but Unraid is throwing that issue. I cant post a diagnostic when it wont boot. I can post one now if You wish but I have since removed the secondary card (verified working as its my old one that I replaced only because of the single fan would make alot of noise during gaming so got a 3 fan one) Both cards are the same card just different models. Would a diagnostic now solve anything that the card has been removed? Thanks

Im not sure if I am suppose to jump onto another thread or not but I just built a new server and I am running into the same issue.

Oh ... ok. So I will try to get better at using the forums but in the meantime I will assume no support for No-Ip and re-install Tailscale. After I do that I will reply to this thread. Regards

Agreed, no reason for multiple threads. I thought I put my original post for this thread in the correct section but I guess since I am now in Tailscale thread I have to use Tailscale. Cant find any information about using the No-IP that I already have to work correctly. Will update this thread with new data after I reinstall and attempt Tailscale again. Regards

Unless You mean initially when I was told to ask my question in the other forum?

I am only replying to comments. The thread has been moved a couple times now so I think it appears as seperate threads. Regards

I used the plugin before and couldnt get it to work. Should I try the docker version? I have a dynamic ip and I want a static ip and heard Tailscale can do that. I couldnt get the No-IP address that I was given to work so I am trying Tailscale again. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Got it, Tailscale or nothing I guess .... onto that forum. Go ahead and close this if You wish.

Hi Jorge and other's. My issue is setting, configuring, etc a static ip for my server vs the dynamic ip assigned by my comcast. The reason this thread keeps getting moved is because of a preference between Tailscale and No-IP so Moderators believe it should belong in one of those instead of the general support for not being able to set a static ip. Im willing to try either option Tailscale or No-Ip although I already have the details needed for the No-Ip and not yet the Tailscale which seems much more difficult to configure. Where can I turn?

Is that linked channel Official UnRaid? If that is the official UnRaid channel then I suggest grouping Your videos by version so that all videos only are in the playlist of the version they were introduced in or are compatible with. That would avoid watching an outdated video tutorial for a new version os. Regards

Yup, I know and some of that is current and helpful and some of it is not. Same for all the other videos from other channels I watched. Would be great to have an official channel with all the changes, updates, fixes, how-to's, project showcases, etc. made based on the direct knowledge of the developers at the launch of each change/fix/update I would think. Start from the beginning (fresh install) and then tutorials etc based on each feature/app that is offered. If that feature/app is updated then UnRaid would know and can just make the update video to it. If the user doesnt want to update their app then the old video would still apply just fine. How this is effecting Me is the app and tutorial video/texts for those apps dont evolve 1:1 so I watch the most current video but the menu/feature etc is not present in UI same as in video. Regards

Thanks for the added information. The reason I dont have the Tailscale data that is requested is because I removed Tailscale after I couldnt get it to work. I got an IP from No-IP which seems to function but I have idea how to tie it to a dynamic IP that my router assigns my server. So to be honest and fair my real issue is that; regardless of what software I am using, I am unsure (probably my own stupidity) on how to convert my Comcast Dynamic IP to Static IP regardless if my Dynamic IP changes. Again sorry that I have no more information to add as my original question was about No-Ip and I kinda got drawn into Tailscale now because it seems like the only viable way to get this issue fixed using the support forums here. So if I am understanding correctly I would need to remove my no-ip from server and install Tailscale again at which time I can get the remaining support needed to make this work? Thanks again.

So maybe this has been proposed before but I think UnRaid should start making their own tutorials. Currently everyone needs to utilize outdated or potentially unsecure methods they found via Youtube which are no longer accurate/updated to each UnRaid release. I propose that the people best suited to make tutorial videos about UnRaid should be UnRaid. I can only assume that UnRaid could make the best videos (they created the software) and You could make lots of videos first on everything stock Unraid from installation to finalization. When a customer puts in a request like "How do I install Unraid" or "What does XXXXXX feature do" then UnRaid could link their own Youtube video link. You could then branch out even more with feature or app specific videos and tutorials for each individual feature of Unraid and its apps. Finally also having a podcast, guest appearances, commercials/advertisements, upcoming features etc all on Youtube would be a nice centralized, updated, and reliable source for all things Unraid for those of Us that dont have the time to read pages of manuals, wait for support replies etc. Also I hear You can get paid and can sell merch on Youtube ........ sounds like a no-brainer to Me. Regards

I wasnt aware there was a dedicated section to Tailscale. Can this thread be moved or is it fine here? I havent even checked if I have access to other forums as I think this is my first thread. Im green to Unraid but bought lifetime license jumping in head first I guess. Thanks.