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

1. Disable the DHCP and/or DNS server on the router in your network
2. 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.

Software Requirement

• Fedora 12: 32-bit or 64-bit (Note: Amahi 6 requires Fedora 14)
• Full Install DVD or Amahi Express CD
• Note: The posted Checksum type for the DVD ISO image file on the Fedora website is shown as SHA-1. This should read SHA-256. Good idea to verify the checksum before proceeding to burn your DVD with an error-ridden 3GB file!

Hardware Requirements

• The machine should be at least Pentium 3 running at 800MHz minimum
• Recommended RAM is 512MB or greater
• 4GB Free disk space minimum
• CD/DVD/USB Boot device (DVD preferred)
• One network connection (MUST be a hard wired connection to router)

NOTE: If you have a CD drive, but cannot boot via USB device, you can use PLoP CD to allow Fedora DVD install via the USB device. Follow the instructions here for creating the CD. Next, configure your USB device with the proper software according to Fedora 14 USB Install. On the other hand, if you can boot via USB device, then just follow the Fedora 14 USB Install guidance.

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.