Getting Started

MediaPIG requires a running SQL Server
Launch and install MediaPIG Client
Create a Database and Add some Categories and Content.

SQL Server Installation

MediaPIG is built on SQL Server Express 2016 or higher.

Install the SQL Server Express as a Standalone Server or on your main PC, its up to you.

SQL Server

SQL Server Installation Instructions

SQL Server 2022 Installer

Jump to the detailed SQL Server Installation Instructions

Install Procedure

Assuming SQL Server is Installed and Running ...

1. Install Microsoft .NET 6.0 Runtime Microsoft Download

2. Download and Install the MediaPIG CloudLauncher Application

The CloudLauncher will also keep your MediaPIG up to date and is required for all users.

3. Launch the MediaPIG Client to install the MediaPIG Client Application.

Known Issue: If running the CloudLauncher under Microsoft Edge it may not start the MediaPIG Client after installing. You may require to use Firefox or Chrome to launch MediaPIG installer.

4. If you see the Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework required dialog after starting MediaPIG you will need to install the framework and reboot.

5. Install the Microsoft Native Client Drivers for SQL Server.
After the MediaPIG is installed, you should see a new shortcut on your desktop.
Right click on the "MediaPIG" icon, Click "Open File Location", Double click on Tools\sqlncli_x64.msi to install.
No reboot required

Once all components are running...

  • MediaPIG Automatically Updates
  • Application Launcher
  • Client Types Supported
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One time installations

Microsoft SQL Server: Typically only once on a 'Always Running Computer/Server'.

Microsoft .NET 6.0 Runtime & CloudLauncher: Typically only once per computer.

The MediaPIG Client automatically self-updates as needed.

MediaPIG Minimum Requirements

Install the pre-requisites in this order:

1. Microsoft SQL Server Express 2016 or higher
2. Microsoft .NET 6.0 Runtime
3. MediaPIG Installation & CloudLauncher
4. TinyMediaManager or other Scraper tool

Create Database

MediaPIG Database Creation Quick-Steps

Guides you through the basics required to for creating a MediaPIG Database.

Requires SQL Server Express to be pre-installed and configured for SQL Browser access

Requires your SQL Server SA and MEDIAPIG_DATAWRITER Account Passwords

MediaPIG Create Database

Basic MediaPIG Configuration

Perform the basic initial MediaPIG configuration tasks.

Guides you through the basics to get up and running fasssssssst.

  • Create Profiles
  • Configure Settings
  • Create Categories
  • Add Content
  • Reprocess Categories
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MediaPIG Basic Configuration