My Jellyfin server uses RAID, backups, local metadata, and separate file copies to protect against various types of data loss.

So I've got an older box with a bunch of drives in it that's got a old Linux distro I don't remember the name of which is no longer maintained on it. I want to turn it into a server that can function ...

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As with most things in the IT space, the answers will vary on your needs and how much free time you have. One subject that has been hotly debated over the years is whether it is better to back up ...

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In the current world of data protection, agent vs. agentless backup seems like a simple choice. Where possible and affordable, it makes sense to use agentless backup. However, sometimes that is simply ...

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