Where Does OMERO Store Data?
OMERO server keeps image data in its data directory with server config in etc/grid. Back up database plus data together.
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OMERO stores microscopy images in a server data directory with metadata in its database. Config files under etc/grid point at both. Clients hold no bulk data themselves.
This covers OMERO the bioimaging server, not similarly named Mac tools. Back up data plus database as a pair. Config travels separately when moving servers between hosts.
Where OMERO stores this, by platform
OMERO data directory plus database (config in etc/grid)
Images in data dir with metadata in database. Config under etc/grid. Back up both halves together for restores.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up an OMERO server?
Back up the data directory plus the database together. Images without DB rows orphan. Config in etc travels separately for server moves.
Imports fail with no message. Where do I look?
Check the data directory setting in server config first. Imports land there by default. Full disk here stops imports with confusing errors.
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