So, $400 & a week out of state later, I have the laptop back that I use as my Roon core/server, and the Roon database was successfully recovered to a new hard drive. .
I am currently in the process of backing up the Roon database in a folder on the same laptop, as I could not find instructions to back it up elsewhere.
Ideally, I wish to have the Roon database synced on all 3 of my computers that I use as servers (different locations), so that my curation, playlists, etc. are the same on all 3.
What is the most sensible way to accomplish this?
Thanks,
Jan.
Have a read through this:
I would save the backup to a thumb drive and then use that on the various servers? Or copy the backup from where you have it now and then use that on the other servers? Just know that it may have unknown issues if the file paths and library are not exactly the same.
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I’d be careful using a thumb drive for backups. As was pointed out to me, they don’t tend to have error correction.
Unless you have 3 licenses you can only have one server active at any one time even then no way to have 3 in sync. There is no mechanism in Roon to keep multiple servers databases in sync. You would need to perform a backup from one last used to a portable hdd or stick or have it in the cloud. I would stick with a hdd as they are more trustworthy overall and quicker . Then restore this at the location you are visiting. You also need to de-authorise any other servers tied to your account for this to work and enable the one your at. When done there, you then have to back it up again and do the same all over again at next location. Rinse and repeat each time you move location deactivate it on one server enable the next. You may find it easier to have Roon just on a laptop for out of main location and take that to each location than keep doing this. But it’s your choice.
Thank you for your helpful information. Perhaps sync was the wrong terminology.
I am an artist. I have a listening room in my home with my primary audio system.
This is where I have done all the curating and editing of my music on Roon.
For example - songs liked given hearts, songs not liked deleted, unknown artists identified, album cover art located, playlists created,etc…
I also listen to music with Roon in my studio 6 miles away.
The music libraries on the external hard drives for both audio systems are identical.
I would like to have the same curation on Roon in my studio that I have in my home without manually repeating the work on 3600+ albums.
Am I correct that backing up the Roon core on the curated music at home to a thumb drive, and then using that as my Roon core in my studio is the best way to go?
Thanks
J
No, you need to use the Roon application to backup the Roon Database to a portable drive (HDD or SSD) I don’t recommend using a thumb drive for this.
When you arrive at your studio, use the Roon application to restore the Roon database onto that machine.
Note:
The Roon Database back does not contain any music file, if required you need to transfer those separately.
For security against drive / system failure, you should set up scheduled Roon backups on your “primary” Roon system to an external drive.
Do read the Roon help page that was linked above for more details on Roon Database Backups, it should answer your questions on the general “how to” process.
Yes, I agree it would not be good to have only a thumb drive backup. This was more for the “one time” ease of transferring the DB. If the OP is going to regularly do this, like every time they go to the other locations, then an SSD drive would be better.
Sorry for the belated reply. For some reason, Roon blocked my attempts to reply immediately after our session…
I only wanted to thank the community members who successfully helped me figure out how to retrieve my Roon database and back it up. I now have all my music with scheduled backups, as well as backup copies in 3 other locations.
I do have one new question: Is there any way to create a playlist on Roon other than one song at a time?
Thanks
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I made a 217 track Beatles playlist by adding each of their albums in chronological order, one album at a time. I think almost all the playlists I have made were full albums at a time. I rarely fool with individual tracks for anything.
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And here:
YMMV, I have not had a lot of luck “importing” playlists, but then again, I don’t use them much and didn’t spend a lot of time figuring it out.
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