HD size for database

[extracampine]

I read that Roon keeps its database on the boot drive. Just wondering what size of boot SSD would be recommended for a collection of around 3TB FLAC?

[brian (Brian Luczkiewicz)]

I doubt that the database will be large enough that it should impact your SSD choice. I would be very surprised if your database + artwork added up to 5gb. Maybe set aside 10gb for futureproofing.

SSDs these days are usually 20-100x those numbers. I wouldn’t let Roon drive your decision there.

[extracampine]

Thanks brian.

[Josep_Armengol]

Hello, newbie here

@support this looks like the only place where I finally found (after MUCH searching in FAQ etc) any hints on how big is the database. I installed Roon Core in a minipc with 16Gb SSD drive (Win8) and here I have around 3Gb free… looks like Roon will not have enough for my +10k albums
So, the question: is there a way to locate the database in another hard disk/space? (other than the OS one)
Thanks,
Josep

[evand]

If you stop Roon running, move the database folder to another SSD and then use a symbolic link to point the old location to the new location it should do the trick.

Moving the Roon Folder - Symbolic link

I recently upgraded my music library to a SSD drive. Because by boot drive is not SSD, I wanted to move the Roon folder from the boot drive to the SSD drive. In the knowledge base it says this can’t be done: the Roon folder has to be in the Users Library folder (on a Mac). While this may be true by default, it is possible to create a symbolic link that permits one to move the Roon folder outside the user’s Library folder. I set this up this morning and everything works perfectly.

Youll have to figure out the Windows symbolic link bit, but I’m sure google will turn up guidance from Microsoft.

[Josep_Armengol]

Thanks @evand for the hint, very useful and looks like it should work. I found good info here about that: https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/16226/complete-guide-to-symbolic-links-symlinks-on-windows-or-linux/
Btw @support some suggestions: first, add this info on the “system requirements” under Roon installation guide (ie how much space the database may take, say “1Gb every 3,000 albums” or whatever). Second, introduce a way to setup another database disk/space inside Roon Settings (around the Backup options maybe, these looks well though).
Now going to try and hopefully enjoy

[Josep_Armengol]

Ok, short update: it worked and my miniPC already finished with my first music HD.
Almost 6GB Database for 8.500 discs / 86.500 tracks, if this is useful to anyone.
Cheers