I'm using the standalone version of PS (v3.3.0.2582) on Windows 10 Pro.I have recently got a NAS (6TB of storage should keep me going for a while) & upgraded the network to Gigabit so things should move quicker.
I wanted to move all my images to the NAS (& possibly the catalog - if not it will at least be backed up onto the NAS). Is is just a case of copying everything across & pointing PS at the new location? Are there are any issues I should be aware of in moving stuff to a networked location (I have no need for multiple user access in PS but it will be useful to have the images themselves accessible from other devices without having to fire up the PC they are currently on).
Thanks.
Advice on moving images to a NAS
Re: Advice on moving images to a NAS
Rick,
I would backup/copy all images to the NAS propably with a backup program that verifies the copy)
Then within PSU click on the folder icon to get into the folder view.
Once there, right click on the "drive old path" and then click "map to correct the physical folder"
This is it.
Of course you can move your catalog to the NAS too, but be advised - it will make PSU much slower!
Just copy both files to the new location and point to the new location when the user/password window appears.
Hope that helps
Michael
I would backup/copy all images to the NAS propably with a backup program that verifies the copy)
Then within PSU click on the folder icon to get into the folder view.
Once there, right click on the "drive old path" and then click "map to correct the physical folder"
This is it.
Of course you can move your catalog to the NAS too, but be advised - it will make PSU much slower!
Just copy both files to the new location and point to the new location when the user/password window appears.
Hope that helps
Michael
PSUServer 5.x, PostgreSQL 10.x
My homepage http://www.michaelweidner.com
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My homepage http://www.michaelweidner.com
PSU Tips and Tricks http://www.michaelweidner.com/WP/psu/
Re: Advice on moving images to a NAS
Thanks.
That sounds as though it should be fairly straightforward
Any recommendations on a backup/copying program?
That sounds as though it should be fairly straightforward

Any recommendations on a backup/copying program?
Re: Advice on moving images to a NAS
Rick, I use Acronis True Image. Macrium Reflect also gets good reviews. Macrium Reflect does have a free version, but it is stripped down and may not do what you need.Any recommendations on a backup/copying program?
I have used Acronis True Image for years and have found it to be very reliable, and the new version is even easier to use.
--P
Preston Birdwell
Columbia, CA
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Columbia, CA
Photo Supreme on Puget Systems Obsidian: Win 10-64 bit Intel i5Quad Core 3.3Ghz 32GB RAM, and Puget Systems Traverse Laptop. Chamonix 4x5 and Nikon D-7100.
Please visit my web site at www.gildedmoon.com
Re: Advice on moving images to a NAS
I use syncback for years, which is easy to use...
PSUServer 5.x, PostgreSQL 10.x
My homepage http://www.michaelweidner.com
PSU Tips and Tricks http://www.michaelweidner.com/WP/psu/
My homepage http://www.michaelweidner.com
PSU Tips and Tricks http://www.michaelweidner.com/WP/psu/
Re: Advice on moving images to a NAS
I use Chronosync on a daily basis.
Never say never change, but using Mac since 2005. Photo Supreme 3.3.0.2605. I endorse the interoperability of files between applications and systems.
Re: Advice on moving images to a NAS
Thanks - It reminded me that I had a copy of V5 lurking in the system.weidmic wrote:I use syncback for years, which is easy to use...

Re: Advice on moving images to a NAS
Thanks again. That all worked without issue!weidmic wrote:Rick,
I would backup/copy all images to the NAS propably with a backup program that verifies the copy)
Then within PSU click on the folder icon to get into the folder view.
Once there, right click on the "drive old path" and then click "map to correct the physical folder"
This is it.
Of course you can move your catalog to the NAS too, but be advised - it will make PSU much slower!
Just copy both files to the new location and point to the new location when the user/password window appears.
Hope that helps
Michael

There were a couple of slightly worrying moments in the process.
Firstly, when I started the copy (using SyncBackPro v5) & it estimated the time to complete as 57 days initially. The estimate rapidly dropped to under 24 hours & it actually took around 12 hours to copy around 1.6TB of files (I left it to do its stuff overnight).
Secondly, PS went into "Not Responding" mode for a disconcerting length of time when I did the "map to correct physical folder" but came good in the end.
I decided to leave the catalog alone.
Rick.