Backup configuration only

[kent96825]

How is the best way to backup a "configuration", ie all setting but no recordings.

I'd like a way to save all source information (eg HDHR priority, favorites, mapping info), passes, "channel collections", and similar information that has a low change frequency. The goal is to be able to set up a "temporary" channels server (ie a desktop machine) should my normal server (ie a NAS) be unavailable for repair, etc.

Just trying to be ready for the unexpected (while keeping other household members happy).

Thanks.

[tmm1]

Press the backup button and copy the Database folder which lives next to TV and Movies

[kent96825]

That's far too easy. There must be a more complicated way.

And thanks for replying in less than 1 minute.

Kent

[babsonnexus]

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[nc88keyz]

Is there a creative way to back up one channel mapping from a .m3u list / tier. Just a single list

I am testing some things and do not want to remap the channels to match with the epg guide info from channels. What files or folders I wish there was an export source including guide info and channel maps