A static IP address 192.168.0.227 setup on your server.īefore starting, make sure your system is fully up to date by running the following command: sudo apt-get update -y.

A not-root user with sudo privileges setup on your server.

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install and configure Plex Media Server on Ubuntu 16.04. If you are looking for a way to watch your movies from anywhere, then Plex is best choice for you. Plex Media Server supports Chromecast, Amazon FireTV, Android, iOS, Xbox, PlayStation, Apple TV, Roku, Android TV and various types of smart TVs. Plex is a client-server media player system made up from two main components, 1) The Plex Media Server, which organizes music, photos and videos content from personal media libraries and streams it to their player, 2) The Players that can be the Plex web UI, Plex Apps or Plex home theater. Plex runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD and many more.

There are many different media tools available in the world like, Kodi, Xmbc, OSMC and Mediatomb, but the Plex Media Server is perhaps one of the most popular solutions for managing media. You can access Plex from any device, whether you’re at home or on-the-go. Plex is a free feature-rich media library platform that provides a way to store all your movies, shows, and other media in one place.

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