So as I look to build my first dedicated media server, I’m curious about what OS options I have which will check all the boxes. I’m interested in Unraid, and if there’s a Linux distro that works especially well I’d be willing to check that out as well. I just want to make sure that whatever I pick, I can use qbittorrent, Proton, and get the Arr suite working

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[–] neo2478@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I’m very happy running lxc containers in proxmox

[–] ilovecheese@feddit.uk 1 points 4 months ago

This has worked well for me too, for many years now!

[–] Policeshootout@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I just recently discovered proxmox and am slowly moving my docker containers off my NAS. Picked up a used Intel NUC, i5-8259, 32gb ram, 512gb HDD. It's been great so far, very happy with its ability paired with proxmox.

[–] far_university190@feddit.org 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

any specific reason why switch?

[–] Policeshootout@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago

Performance mostly, encoding is better, reducing load on my NAS and using it specifically for storage. Immich performs better as well, it's pretty resource hungry I found. I also am planning to set up Frigate for home security and that's the main reason I wanted something with a bit more power.

[–] jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Debian with docker compose or podman.

[–] compostgoblin@slrpnk.net 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Are there any resources available for how to do this? I feel like I more or less understand how Docker works conceptually, but every time I try to actually use it, I feel in over my head very quickly

[–] Based_and_Cool@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 months ago

Search for dockstarter and trash guides. It will give you the foundations of what you need

[–] cybirdman@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I use Unraid and I'm loving it. Super stable, easy to manage, set up dockers, let's me pool my hard drives and set up parity. Highly recommend. Only thing that I've had a hard time with is finding a stable flash drive - you'd be surprised how many start to fail when used 24/7

[–] Imprint9816@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I'd assume its probably Linux even if it's the worst in terms of Proton support but, its not like you need all the bells and whistles.

[–] DonnieDarkmode@lemm.ee 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yeah I’m not surprised. Weak Proton support sucks, but for a dedicated media server it’s not the priority

[–] Imprint9816@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 4 months ago

Yeah I mean its understandable why Proton does not prioritize Linux but its a bummer.