Using one calibre library on several computers

[hym69]

Hi all,
i would like to use my calibre library from more than one computer (even outside my LAN). So i have put the library on my NAS and was thinking to import the metadata.db on my second (remote) computer.

Is this the way to go?
And.. will it actually work. Because I see right now the performance of the big file structure that Calibre creates for storing the books is not really performing well on my nas ;-)

Hope to get advice.

[Phoenix84]

I guess it depends on how large your library is.
What I do I have my Calibre library (10GB) on my Dropbox account.

The benefits are:

• Access no matter where I am, or what my network is
• Fast access on any machine, since they're all local
• Dropbox acts as a library backup
• All computers with the library stay in sync, even if they aren't physically located on the same network
• I can have it on my work machine for access to my work-related books in my library.
• Low maintenance, no need to manage file shares.
• Access on my phone via MoonReader app, which has built-in Dropbox support.

Downsides of course:

• Duplicate libraries on every machine, so more space usage
• If you have a large library, you'd need the the paid Pro account (which I have)

Dropbox works for me, I just set and forget.
Downside of NAS would be configuring for secure access outside your network.
Upside is it's cheaper though. :-)

I've been using Calibre with Dropbox for years, since before Calibre was 1.0, with no issues.