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[antenna]

I first ran into this question on my Linux Mint (with Mate window manager) install recently.

But I think it applies to Media Center generically, so I'll ask the question here.  Mods, please move as appropriate.

 
OK, here's my scenario.


I have a Windows desktop, appropriately named in Windows as Bloat, that functions as my Media Server. 

There also are two Media Center Clients, one on Windows 10  PC which sits in the entertainment center.  fwiw, the performance of that Media Center install has been nothing less than flawless from day 1.  Thanks for that.

The other Media Center client is the aforementioned Linux Mint install.  I've had some issues (with all apps) with the Cinnamon window manager on Linux Mint, but now that I've moved to the Mate window manager, everything seems to have settled down into a reliable client.  Media Center (and the other apps I use) seem to be quite comfortable with Mate.

OK, after that wandering, to the point of this comment ...

When I want to do a Library backup on the client for disaster-recovery reasons...

In Media Center, I go to File>Back Up Library

Currently, "Bloat" is checked.  That's the Media Center server.

OK, my question ...

Should I check "Main Library" instead, to reflect the Media Center client for backing up?

My goal is to be able to do a Library Restore and have the current client configuration, including the check on Bloat Library restored.

(I realize that passwords will need to be re-entered, and I do consider that to be a security benefit.  Thanks for that.)

When I want to do a disaster recovery backup on a Media Center client, which Library should be checked?

[JimH]

Normally a client doesn't have much data to back up.  I wouldn't bother, unless to save settings.  Disconnect from the server first.

The server is more important, and you should be on it to back up.

[antenna]

> Normally a client doesn't have much data to back up.  I wouldn't bother, unless to save settings.  Disconnect from the server first.

Yeah, that's been my approach so far.  Main focus, I want to save the client's settings.  Thought, I've not disconnected from the server.

The restore seems to imply a disconnection with its prompting for credentials (which, as I noted, I applaud).

The connection to the server is so easy to set up again that the restoration of the client settings has become my main focus.

OK, that's how I'll look at Media Center client backups going forward.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[Manfred]

I have mostly the same architecture:
A workstation in my Home Office with MC backing up the library to a file server and the MC Backup Folder its also backuped to Acronis Cloud. In the Living Room I have a Win 10 based Media Renderer (MC Client). It's a stateless PC having no Data which I could reinstall in 1-3h with some adjustments in A/V Options of the MC Client. I have this since years and it has alwas worked for me. So I don't backup the Media Renderer.