I will replicate that structure on the new SSD so that I can easily sync between store and NUC (I hope see below)
Clearly the Root Drive in ROCK is unlikely to be F , (Can I make it so , I have no idea and no Linux skills)
So when I restore a Backup from this core to the new ROCK install will ROCK “automagically” recognize the path and create the new path with a different root drive or I have to re load my library and let it sort itself out ?
As a second thought , I use SyncBack Pro to sync my Backups , will I be able to syncronize between a Windows PC and the ROCK ?
I believe even if the file structure is different, when you do a restore Roon would find the files and “adjust” the files to the new location. You could try it with your current system. Just change the name of the folder (with Roon inactive), or move the folder to a different drive, and then restart Roon. Roon would then point to the new folder and “forget” the old folder name.
Mike, when I moved to ROCK, it was straightforward, but a couple of steps and choices need to be made first. This is what I did:
On my old Core, copied all media files to a new USB HDD that I formatted exFAT for compatibility.
Build the NUC, confirm it is working via the web interface: http://rock.local. You’ll need to add the codecs at this stage too.
Install the new SSD.
Open your Roon control device and deregister your current Core.
Login to the new Core using the restore from backup option (make sure the backup is available on the network or a USB drive first.) You’ll note that Qobuz and TIDAL albums are available, but none of your local media files.
Once restored, go to Settings > Storage and add your music folder. This will be located at Roon Opimized Core Kit > Roon Music > Your media folder. The network path is something like this: smb://rock.local/data/Storage/Roon_Music_StoreJet_Transcend_WD-WXN1A47P6ZX4_5FFD-9A68-p2/ plus your media folder. You’ll also see a CD-Rips folder here if you use ROCK to rip CDs directly.
Once this step is complete, you can safely remove the old file locations. You’ll also want to update the backup settings, so these point to accessible locations.
My media HDD is a USB-C device, but it should make no difference if it is installed in the NUC. However, I wouldn’t connect the drive until after you have successfully installed ROCK.
InternalSrtorage will be the high level name for the SSD. On my old W7 Desktop my library was in My Music. I used copy My Music and pasted to InternalStorage.
Not sure how you would maintain your existing file structure from there.
CD-Rips is created by the NUC/Rock ripping feature. No control over that as far as I know.
USB attached SSD will appear under Storage as shown in the display. The is my backup drive for Database backups.
There is no limit on depth. Rather the number of inodes. You should have no problem maintaining your current folder structure as IIRC Windows has (or had) a limit on the full path of 255 characters.
my NUC should be here this week so we’ll see