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Where should files for a NAS + nedia server be stored (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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Currently getting my first media server set up, and I'm wondering what the best directory would be for all the stored files. For reference, I'm working with Ubuntu server to follow the guide I'm using.

Mainly, I'm wondering if I should migrate /home/ to my RAID array, or leave /home/ where it is and create a new directory on the RAID array. Currently the server will just be for my use, but might expand it for others to use

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[–] deadcatbounce@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

systemd seems to like mounting stuff on /media. However, I would consult the Linux filesystem hierarchy documents around (eg. Wikipedia and then follow the references) for the most compatible place.

/srv /mnt tend to suggest themselves. /home is for your personal stuff not shared user wide stuff.

Don't put stuff in local directories, leave it in a NAS location and mount it where you need it using fstab or auto/mount units and the appropriate filesystem. Maybe I've misunderstood something you wrote to think of this last bit.