[poppax]

I have been looking for an easy way to have a shared mysql database in ordre to maintain the video library, metadata and watched status in an easy way.

I stumbled over the myPlex online service which is part of the Plex ecosystem, and thought that this Mighty also be an interesting idea for xbmc.

I would gladly pay a small annual fee to keep the servers running ón the internet, for this service, as it would save me the trouble of setting up and running the mysql database myself + it unlocks some interesting expansions to the xbmc ecosystem, which I think beats plex (apart from myPlex of course)

Have there been any work in this direction in the past?

[hippojay]

Myplex doesn't actually store your entire library/database "in the cloud". It simply maintains a list of library locations so that connecting to different servers is easier and secure. Therefore you would still need a local db to manage the metadata (inc watched status).

[poppax]

ok, didn't know that.

But I still think that it could be a good idea to actually have your mysql stores in the cloud.
1) it would make it easy to manage multiple clients in your home - without having to fiddle around with hacks to run a local mysql in your home
2) it could make it possible to make some kind of easy way to access your media from the internet - i.e. from a smartphone or tablet on the road.

[Memphiz]

I'm pretty sure you won't see us jumping on the cloud train in the near future (if ever). Keep your stuff in your lan where it is "safe".