Backup and Restore

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LinuxMCE 0704 includes a new mechanism to automatically update itself.

Update from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto to LinuxMCE 0704

LinuxMCE 1.0 and Pluto versions cannot be directly upgraded to LinuxMCE 0704.

However by following the process listed below, you can make a backup of your configuration settings before you install LinuxMCE 0704. Save this backup on a CD (or on another PC). Then install 0704 (which will clean out the hard drive and do a fresh install). Then restore the backup. LinuxMCE 0704 will recognize that it is restoring a backup from a prior version and will import the data.

Backup your files

• LinuxMCE Admin Website--> Advanced --> Configuration --> Backups
• Create a restore point by pressing "Backup" and save the file somewhere safe.

Save it to a CD or another PC. If you leave it on your LinuxMCE PC it will be erased when you do the new install.

Later (after reinstalling the system or in case of failure) you can restore the system to that previous state.

Use 'Browse' button to locate the backup file and then press 'Restore'. </p>

At this time there is a note what tells me that I have to reboot the system i order to install my configuration. 'Backup file uploaded, please reboot the machine and be patient, since it will take longer than a normal reboot.'

Reboot the machine and wait for the whole process to finish. After the interface loads you should see your icons and floor plans.

Troubleshooting

• I used the restore successfully from a Pluto 2.0.0.44 to a LINUX MCE 1.1.

• Problem:

The restore from LINUX MCE 1.0 to LINUX MCE 1.1 was not complete. I have all the devices working but it didn't restore my icons for users, rooms and floor plans, nor the media bookmarks and play lists.

Solution:

Bang your head against the wall, drink 5 Jolt Colas, and re-create them all.

• Problem:

I installed Pluto 2.0.0.44 and Linux MCE 1.0 with 192.168.80.1 but I used 192.168.86.1 instead when I installed the Linux MCE 1.1. I got TFTP timeout when booting the media directors.

Solution:

If you use 192.168.80.1 for the Pluto 2.0.0.44 (or Linux MCE 1.0) internal network address and you later install Linux MCE 1.1 with 192.168.80.1 you don't need to do anything else.

If you use on internal network an address different from 192.168.80.1, (i.e. 192.168.86.1) you need to go to LinuxMCE Admin Website--> Advanced --> Network --> Settings and hit 'update' button.