Install Plex Media Server on Ubuntu 16.04

Plex Media Server is a popular media server solution that allows you to stream your media content to various devices across your network. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing Plex Media Server on Ubuntu 16.04.

Before we begin, make sure you have a storage location for the Plex configuration directory. This directory stores important settings and data that are persistent even after restarting your system or container. You will need to identify a location to store this directory, as it will contain your media library information and other essential data.

To download and deploy the container, you will need to have Docker installed on your Ubuntu 16.04 system. If you haven't already, follow the instructions outlined in our previous guide to install Docker on Ubuntu.

One of the benefits of running Plex Media Server using a container is that it reduces the compute overhead of running an additional operating system on top of the host O/S. Additionally, when you restart the container, the latest version of Plex will be automatically pulled and deployed, making updates in future very simple.

The Plex configuration directory is persistent even if containers are deleted or recreated. The size of this directory will vary based on the size of your media library. If you have a large library with several terabytes of media, you can expect the directory to take up tens of gigabytes of storage space.

To run Plex Media Server, you will need to specify one or multiple mount points or folder locations that contain your media content. In this example, we are using multiple 'v' definitions to represent paths to TV shows, movies, and other types of media.

By following these steps, you can easily install Plex Media Server on Ubuntu 16.04 and start streaming your media content to your devices.

Install plex media server on ubuntu 16.04