Hi MYK, Trurl, et. al.

 

Just so I don't create another big mess in my system.  Could you post a copy of your Volume Mapping.  I'm pointing /config to my /mnt/cache/ (though wonder if each "docker" should have a named /config for future clarity).  The other ? is should the /unRaid/ be pointed to a disk(1-3) or an /mnt/user/(specified folder).  Do I need to worry about Ports???

 

Still trying to sort out in my feeble mind ( ) the whatfor's/whereas's/how's of Dockers.

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

if you made the appdisk share it would be

 

/config > /mnt/cache/appdisk/plexmediaserver

/media > /mnt/user

 

each docker will start with /mnt/cache/appdisk/<docker config dir per docker>

 

for the media - i have BD, DVD, TV, Music, Pictures for shares - i just select those indv folders in plex for whatever category - you have multi folder locations

 

under my BD share, I have indv folders for each movie, user my TV share, I have indv folder for each series, then under that indv folders for seasons, then under that in the idv season files.

 

plex will drill down the folder structure

 

for movies, I add all my movie related folders and plex will index and group them together

 

as far as makemkv-rdp - its one at a time - I did it manually as I wanted forced subs and the extra audio - english only - makemkv will stip out the rest including menus and extras

 

Myk

 

if you made the appdisk share it would be

 

/config > /mnt/cache/appdisk/plexmediaserver

/media > /mnt/user

 

each docker will start with /mnt/cache/appdisk/<docker config dir per docker>

 

Myk

 

Thanks for the response.  I did create the "Appdata" share on Cache (pool) for my Plex Server et. al.  Does the /config file for each docker go to the "appdata" folder?  It would seem that might create possible over-wrights?

 

Dave

Each docker needs its own folder in appdata.  So you would want to map the Plex docker's /config folder to /mnt/cache/appdata/plexmediaserver

Each docker needs its own folder in appdata.  So you would want to map the Plex docker's /config folder to /mnt/cache/appdata/plexmediaserver

 

Much Obliged!  That makes much more sense to avoid conflicts.  Does the Port Specification (required per makemkv-rdp docker) make a difference?  Also can a new folder be created (not previously in existence - ie Vob-Mkv) on a disk and/or share via the Volume Mapping?

 

Dave

Does the Port Specification (required per makemkv-rdp docker) make a difference? 

 

Yes, they need to be unique, can't use the same host port for two different dockers... UNLESS you don't run them concurrently

 

Also can a new folder be created (not previously in existence - ie Vob-Mkv) on a disk and/or share via the Volume Mapping?

 

Yes

Does the Port Specification (required per makemkv-rdp docker) make a difference? 

 

Yes, they need to be unique, can't use the same host port for two different dockers... UNLESS you don't run them concurrently

 

Also can a new folder be created (not previously in existence - ie Vob-Mkv) on a disk and/or share via the Volume Mapping?

 

Yes

 

Slowly but surely, I'm beginning to get the "hang"  of this stuff.  However, when I created the MakeMKV-rdp docker I get the following error and a "red" box (probably means not working).

 

Dave

Hi Guys,

 

Still haven't got makemkv-rdp docker to work and am not sure why it failed (see pics previous post).

 

Also for the cogni cieri why is my Plex Server only reachable by 10.0.0.55:32400/web/index.html#.  If I use the direct Plex - app.plex.tv/web/app# I'm only able to see my Son's Plex Server.  My guess is it's something in my network, but am not sure how to adjust either the Docker or the Network to make it available to my devices.  Locally they are all on the same network.

 

Thanks

Its failing because you don't have a device the extra parameter of "--device=/dev/sr0:/dev/sr0" is looking for.  Try removing that from extra parameters (adv mode on) and try starting it.  You will then have to open files from the file menu to find your movies to convert instead of a dvd/br drive.

 

Myk

 

Its failing because you don't have a device the extra parameter of "--device=/dev/sr0:/dev/sr0" is looking for.  Try removing that from extra parameters (adv mode on) and try starting it.  You will then have to open files from the file menu to find your movies to convert instead of a dvd/br drive.

 

Myk

 

MYK - ta da Exactly Right!  Thanks so much for your help and analysis!  Now to fix the Plex problem.

 

Dave

Which plex error?

Failing to see my Tower (Plex Server) w/o going to 10.0.0.55:32400/web/index.html#.  If I use that, I can see my Movies (M4V-MKV) as previously reported but can not see my son's Plex Server.  When I first got the Plex working before placing it on the Cache drive, I was able to see both my Server and Sons via the standard Plex.TV App - app.plex.tv/web/app#.  So something isn't working quite right.  I invoke Plex from an Icon that was installed on my Mac before I had my UnRaid Tower Plex Server working, so it uses the one downloaded from the net.

 

Dave

Login to plex.tv and access your server than way and see if you see others.  I know it works as I see my brothers and moms.  I use the linuxserver.io version of plex and have never looked back

Failing to see my Tower (Plex Server) w/o going to 10.0.0.55:32400/web/index.html#.  If I use that, I can see my Movies (M4V-MKV) as previously reported but can not see my son's Plex Server.  When I first got the Plex working before placing it on the Cache drive, I was able to see both my Server and Sons via the standard Plex.TV App - app.plex.tv/web/app#.  So something isn't working quite right.  I invoke Plex from an Icon that was installed on my Mac before I had my UnRaid Tower Plex Server working, so it uses the one downloaded from the net.

 

Dave

 

Sounds like the Plex client on your Mac isn't configured to use that server.

 

Also check in your Plex server settings that it's remotely accessible.

 

Sounds like the Plex client on your Mac isn't configured to use that server.

 

Also check in your Plex server settings that it's remotely accessible.

 

That must be it, I changed the Plex Account Settings initially to no avail, then forced a logout and login and my Tower and Son were both available - YEA !  Interestingly, I had accessed my Tower via my Surface computer and Plex seems to "think" it's another "server".  Not sure of why a "device" would be considered a "server" but a relatively minor detail.

 

Thank you all for the generous help and TIME!  I'm sure I have many more issues to resolve as I explore Docker, but this has been FANTASTIC!  ;D

 

Dave

Thank you all for the generous help and TIME!  I'm sure I have many more issues to resolve as I explore Docker, but this has been FANTASTIC!  ;D

 

Dave

 

I think we can conclude that this issue is solved and you're a happy camper then Dave.... 

 

It was subtle, but that's the impression I'm getting.... 

Touche' ! 

MYK, et. al.

 

Plex seems to work sometimes, though I find that I often have to invoke an address to access - 10.0.0.55:32400/web/index.html# vs https://app.plex.tv/web/app even though I've given my Server "remote" access.  Creating an icon w/link also doesn't seem to work easily, so I'm a bit stumped.  Typing the address into the Browser works but the equivalent via an Icon doesn't.

 

My other ? relates to adding content to my Media.  I've used MakeMKV-RDP successfully for the past several days, transposing some of my old TS_VOB files into MKV but copying the new MKV's into the "media" file being used by Plex does not add them to the Movies List.  I've "stopped/started" Plex and have "saved" the "media" directory again on the Server (succeeded) but none of the newer Movies I've added even though they are in the M4V-MKV folder seem to exist for Plex.

 

Probably something simple () but not for me !

 

Dave

Have you named your files according to Plex recommendations: http://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200381023-Naming-Movie-files

Leifgg,  Yes, I believe so, e.g. Doubt.mkv (no date since I don't know) but the same as my previous files though most were .m4v vs .mkv.

 

Dave

 

PS - Unrelated (new thread if necessary), I just followed your CrashPlan Guide (exactly) except I'm on a Mac.  I can't seem to access the CrashPlan Desktop Docker via 10.0.0.55:3389 it comes back "Webpage not Available".  I run Windows inside of Parallels (v10) and store my data on UnRaid (v6).  Both Docker's installed successfully and appear to be running.

I assume that you have the Plex Web GUI (http://your.unraid.ip:32400) working and that you are logged in to your Plex account.

 

From what I can see in previous posts your mapping is

/media -> /mnt/user/Apple/MK4-MKV Movies/ 

so your files should be located in the folder

MK4-MKV Movies

 

Check the Plex Web GUI under Libraries, have you created a library for Movies?

If not, create one for Movies and Add folders and browse the folder media and add that one.

...e.g. Doubt.mkv (no date since I don't know)...

IMDB

...e.g. Doubt.mkv (no date since I don't know)...

IMDB

Even if the if the naming isn’t correct the movie it should show up but probably not matched or with incorrect match as long it’s in the correct folder and mappings are ok.

Hello Leifgg/Trurl,

 

I think that everything you mentioned has been done.  My Plex Server on UnRaid is pointed to Media /mnt/user/apple/m4v-mkv Movies.  I've gone into Plex and located the Movies list and all of the original Movies that I loaded successfully show up.  However when I now go to Plex via my Mac/Surface I have difficulty accessing Plex from the Plex App and still cannot see my Tower w/o using the 10.0.0.55:32400/web/index.html#.  The regular app -  https://app.plex.tv/web/app - sees only my Son's Plex Server using my login/password combo.  I've gone into Plex and modified my account to reflect Remote Access.  When I originally got it up and working last week, all seemed well, but now I'm not quite sure.

 

Per Trurl's comment, I did a Plex "search" for Doubt and several others that I moved to the folder w/o results.  I tried to turn Plex On/Off and Restart from my UnRaid Docker and even went to the extent of "saving" the pathway again in order to reload the information in the ../m4v-mkv Movies folder (again says successful) but nothing was added to the Plex Server that I can find.  My only difference that I can tell is the original movies were m4v versus mkv and I think they are essentially identical ().

 

Tips would be welcomed !  Especially why I need the Port ID.

 

<<Leifgg, is there a special command for a Mac to access CrashPlan?>>

 

Dave

Sounds like a plex issue, not really an unraid or docker issue. Have you looked on the plex website and forums? See here for example.