Best way to Move Owncloud Data Folder?

Server
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Server configuration

Operating system: Ubuntu 16.04

Web server: Apache

Database: Mysql

PHP version: 7

ownCloud version: (see ownCloud admin page) 10.3.2 (latest)

Updated from an older ownCloud or fresh install: Continually Updated

Where did you install ownCloud from: Packages

Are you using external storage, if yes which one: Yes, local

Are you using encryption: no

I am trying to determine the best way to move the Owncloud Data Folder. I use some local external storage as indicated above but would like to leave that where it is and just move the main owncloud data directory to a new mounted drive.

I’ve read conflicting info on the best way to do this. My question is pretty simple.

Which Option is best? 1 or 2 below:

Option 1:
Option 1 - Using a symbolic link

Or Option 2:
Option 2 - moving then editing data path in config.php

Or do both options work and it’s users preference?

Thanks for your help!

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Hello,
Copy the folder to the new location.
Then edit your config file
Then you have to search/replace the OLD path with the new patch in your database.
There is not really easy.

  • Mike
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There is not really easy.

Which is why I think the symlink option is the best. I’m just trying to determine what negative implications there might be down the road. so far I haven’t been able to think of any.

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Yes a sym link is an option if you are moving to the same file system.

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Hello,
there is a detailed process but yes it could be tricky.