EXPLAINERData & Photos
Why an Immich Library Needs More Space Than Its Originals
Photo originals are only part of the capacity plan. Separate previews, video derivatives, database data, and backup copies before sizing an Immich server.
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Immich, personal data, databases, recovery, private storage, and durable photo workflows.
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COMPARISONData & Photos
Choose Immich Sharing by Audience, Not Convenience
Shared albums, partner access, and public links expose different amounts of a photo library. Match the sharing method to the people and pictures involved.
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TUTORIALData & Photos
Build a One-Way Photo Mirror with Syncthing
Create a recoverable, one-way Syncthing mirror for a photo folder, test both sync directions, and safely undo the setup.
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TUTORIALData & Photos
Run an Immich Recovery Drill Before You Need It
Create a matched Immich checkpoint, rehearse a disposable restore, verify storage integrity, and retain a safe rollback path.
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TUTORIALData & Photos
Index an Existing Photo Archive in Immich Without Copying It
Add an existing photo archive to Immich with a read-only Docker mount, verify both indexing and denied writes, then keep a safe rollback path.
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CHECKLISTData & Photos
A Backup Isn't Real Until It Restores: A Practical Homelab Drill
Build a recoverable homelab plan for Docker volumes, databases, media, secrets, encryption keys, and isolated restore tests.
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