There are two basic requirements to run an Amahi Linux Home Server:

• Disable the DHCP server in the router in your network
• Run it 24x7, or at least any time any machine is on on your network

In addition, for Remote Access, UDP port 1194 needs to be open and forwarded to the HDA server.

Knowing or being familiar with Linux/Unix is NOT a requirement.

[edit] Hardware Requirements

• The machine should be at least Pentium 3 running at 800MHz
• Recommended RAM is 256 or greater, but it can be done with a little as 128MB
• Some disk space (some users like it large, to store their media)
• One network device

[edit] Debugging and Diagnostic Requirements

If the VPN is not enabled, we ask that for debugging purposes, TCP port 2222 be open and forwarded to the HDA's port 22. If that is not possible, 22 -> 22 will also do.