Create a Free Media Server with Plex using Oracle Cloud, Cloud Storage and Docker
Welcome to this tutorial on how to set up a free and automated media server on Oracle Cloud with Plex. In this guide, we will go through the exact steps you need to take in order to set up your own media server. We will provide all the necessary web links and commands along the way to make it as easy as possible for you to follow along.
Step 1: Setting Up the Oracle Cloud Instance
The first step in setting up your media server is to create an instance on Oracle Cloud. If you already have an Oracle Cloud account, you can simply log in. If you don't have an account, you will need to create one. We recommend choosing a region such as USA Pheonix as these typically have resources available to use.
Once you are logged in to your Oracle Cloud account, go to the "Instances" section and click on "Create Instance". Give your instance a name - for this example, we will call it "Media Centre". Choose the image as Ubuntu and select the