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move MS to new NAS: License expiry date conflicts with installed package minimserver- - Almei - 05-12-2023 19:13
Today I've tried to move my minimserver from a Synology DS116 on DSM7.2.1 (ARM based) to a new DS224+ on DSM7.2.1 (intel x86 CPU).
Therefore, I created a fresh backup of the MinimServer Share on the DS116 (minimserver in Version "2.2-update240"). So far - so good: But...
...I didn't realize the different cpu-architecture at this moment
- I thought minimserver runs on java and therefore only a functioning JDK was needed.To make a long story short:
* Backup of minimserver on ds116 with version 2.2-update240 doesn't run on intel ds224+ architecture
* the only version that I could install on DS224+ was already a 2.2-update245 and doesn't accept the existing license.
My only goal was to ensure that all existing profiles and tag-configuration could be used on the new NAS.
How can I achieve to get the backupped version running on the new NAS?
Is it possible at all, despite the different cpu architecture?
RE: move MS to new NAS - simoncn - 05-12-2023 20:55
You should be able to move your MinimServer installation from one Synology NAS to another by doing the following:
1) Deactivate your MinimServer full license on the old NAS (DS116)
2) Make copies of the following files on the old NAS:
/MinimServer/etc/recent/added-dates.txt (if this exists)
/MinimServer/etc/recent/played-files.txt (if this exists)
/MinimServer/etc/profiles/default.profile
any other profile files in /MinimServer/etc/profiles
3) On the new NAS (DS224+), create a /MinimServer/etc shared folder and restore the files you copied in step 2
4) Install MinimServer on the new NAS
This will automatically update to the latest update version (update 245)
5) Activate your MinimServer full license on the new NAS
This will fail because you haven't extended your updates license. Use MinimWatch to remove update 245 and install update 240, then do the license activation again.
6) If you were previously using the default profile, everything should now be working as before. If you were using some other profile, select this profile in the Profiles tab of the MinimServer configuration web page.
RE: move MS to new NAS: License expiry date conflicts with installed package minimserver- - Almei - 05-12-2023 22:14
Thank you for your quick reply. The described solution worked for me very well
When occupied with the NAS Installation I completely forgot about the MinimWatch ability to control the minimserver.
So, step 5 from your list was the solution.
I'm really happy with this Software. When I have the time to use it more frequently in the next year, I will then definitely think about purchasing a license extension again.
Thank you.