Installing Debian Jessie and Setting Up a Plex Media Server

Plex is an incredibly popular media server software that allows you to organize, stream, and play your digital media files across various devices. If you're looking to set up a Plex media server on your Debian Jessie system, this guide will walk you through the process step by step.

Before we begin, it's worth noting that Plex offers a premium subscription service called Plex Pass, which unlocks additional features and improves the overall user experience. With Plex Pass, you can create multiple users and assign permissions, activate mobile apps at a lower cost, and enjoy more advanced features. However, without activation, you're limited to 1 minute of video playback, with images watermarked.

To get started, make sure your Debian Jessie system is up to date by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get full-upgrade

Next, install the necessary dependencies required for Plex:

sudo apt-get install -y medibuntu-keyring deb-multimedia-keyring && sudo apt-get update

Now, add the Plex repository and install the software:

wget https://plex.tv/downloads/latest-sync-release.tar.xz

tar xvf latest-sync-release.tar.xz

cd plex-media-server-*

sudo dpkg -i plex-media-server_*_amd64.deb

Once installed, start the Plex media server service and configure it to run automatically on boot:

sudo systemctl start plexmediaserver

sudo systemctl enable plexmediaserver

You can now access your Plex media server by navigating to the web interface at http://localhost:32400/web. From here, you can set up your library, add media files, and configure various settings.

With Plex's presence on almost all platforms, including Android Auto, you can access your media libraries from anywhere, whether you're at home or on-the-go. If you have a public IP assigned to your router by your ISP, you can also enable Remote Access to access your media server remotely.

To get the most out of your Plex experience, consider upgrading to Plex Pass for additional features and improved performance. With Plex Pass, you can create new users, adjust transcoding settings, set scheduled library updates, and more.

By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to setting up a fully functional Plex media server on your Debian Jessie system. Happy streaming!

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