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Inukami · 09-03-2021, 11:39 AM

Hi All,

I’m wondering if it is still recommended not to put a calibre library on a NAS Server (Synology)? Or if there is a way to do this safely...

In past posts and on the calibre FAQ it still says ‘Do not put your calibre library on a networked drive’ where it recommended not to put calibre on a networked drive.

The posts are from a while ago so thought I would start a new discussion. Hardware and software has changed so wondering if recommendation has changed?

MobileRead

Calibre on a NAS Server (2019)
Advise on Calibre installation on NAS (synology 415+) (2017)

Reddit

There appears to be TWO ways in which you could access a calibre library from a NAS

Install Calibre on your sinology NAS using Docker (May 2021) by Marius Bogdan Lixandru (if your NAS can do this which mine can)
Install files and database on NAS and use calibre from computer to access books

I currently have one of my libraries installed using option 2 (as a sort of test) and I can access it from my Mac mini and my laptop (or any computer with calibre installed and access to the NAS). It's really useful obviously to use NAS as I can access wherever in the house and in particular one of my libraries is very large (manga library) so don’t want to put on computer.

Is it still recommended not to access calibre library from a NAS? If so, why not? For those who tried and it didn't work, what did it do? Corrupt files etc...?

If it is okay, which is best configuration (option 1 or 2 mentioned above or some other option)? And if you are using NAS, what do you do for backups / how do you do backups? Other things to make it safe to use?

Greatly appreciate any advice.

Thanks

Inukami

09-03-2021, 11:39 AM	#1
Inukami Zealot Posts: 145 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Australia Device: Mac Pro 2013 & Mini 2018, iPad Mini 4, iPhone 11, iBooks, K4Mac/PC	Calibre on a NAS Server (Synology DS920+) in 2021 Hi All, I’m wondering if it is still recommended not to put a calibre library on a NAS Server (Synology)? Or if there is a way to do this safely... In past posts and on the calibre FAQ it still says ‘Do not put your calibre library on a networked drive’ where it recommended not to put calibre on a networked drive. The posts are from a while ago so thought I would start a new discussion. Hardware and software has changed so wondering if recommendation has changed? MobileRead Calibre on a NAS Server (2019) Advise on Calibre installation on NAS (synology 415+) (2017) Reddit Synology NAS hosting Calibre database - help needed Do anyone have calibre server package for synology? Folks who use their Synology to serve up ebooks and comics, tell me all about your setup. I have a ton of files, but no good workflow Calibre-web installation on a NAS (help on how to do it) There appears to be TWO ways in which you could access a calibre library from a NAS Install Calibre on your sinology NAS using Docker (May 2021) by Marius Bogdan Lixandru (if your NAS can do this which mine can) Install files and database on NAS and use calibre from computer to access books I currently have one of my libraries installed using option 2 (as a sort of test) and I can access it from my Mac mini and my laptop (or any computer with calibre installed and access to the NAS). It's really useful obviously to use NAS as I can access wherever in the house and in particular one of my libraries is very large (manga library) so don’t want to put on computer. Is it still recommended not to access calibre library from a NAS? If so, why not? For those who tried and it didn't work, what did it do? Corrupt files etc...? If it is okay, which is best configuration (option 1 or 2 mentioned above or some other option)? And if you are using NAS, what do you do for backups / how do you do backups? Other things to make it safe to use? Greatly appreciate any advice. Thanks Inukami