This week’s goal
Work out whether I could rebuild the setup from notes and backups.
Not actually rebuild it. I am not that committed to chaos. Just check whether the plan exists.
What I actually did
I made a rebuild outline:
- Install the OS.
- Apply updates.
- Restore notes and scripts.
- Recreate storage mounts.
- Restore service config.
- Start Jellyfin.
- Confirm media paths.
- Test remote access.
- Check backups still run.
This turned a vague “I could probably rebuild it” into something much more useful.
The answer is: yes, but only because I have started writing things down.
What broke, or nearly did
I found two steps where I had the rough idea but not the actual command.
The rough idea is useful in a pub conversation. It is less useful when the server is offline.
What I’m keeping
- Rebuild outline
- Important commands saved
- Backup and restore notes together
- Less reliance on memory
SmallGrid takeaway
A recovery plan does not have to be perfect. It does need enough detail that you can follow it while annoyed, tired, and slightly blaming yourself.