Amahi Migration FAQ

The following is a collection of user frequently asked questions when migrating from one Amahi version to a newer one. Feel free to update as needed.

Install

I have my system hard drive set up with the partitions for the boot/root/home/swap as one part, and my /var/hda/files taking up the rest of the drive space. When I do the installation, will it wipe the data off of my /var/hda/files, or can I select not to format that partition?

ANSWER: This may be possible, but untested. We cannot provide support as it deviates from our recommended install guidance.
Do I need to disconnect the other drives, or will I be able to specify just that it format the partitions on the main (system) drive?

ANSWER: You may be able to leave them connected, but this is untested. We strongly recommend you disconnect them.
Will I be able to install any desktop afterwards? I ask this, because I use TeamViewer to manage my computers, and it requires a desktop to work.

ANSWER: Support with Gnome or any other desktop was suspended in Amahi 7 and will not be supported in future Amahi versions.

If I choose not to run the DNS/DHCP servers, will that affect the ability to access my server from outside of my network? I found that it wouldn't update my IP address if those were shut off in the past. Is this still true?

ANSWER: We were unaware of this being an issue and nothing has been reported.
Did you include any IPv6 networking with Amahi?

ANSWER: No. We are considering it for a future Amahi version, however adding this appears to be quite complicted. Undetermined at this point if it will be part of future releases.

Is Greyhole included by default, or will we have to manually install/configure it?

ANSWER: No. Greyhole will continue to be an add-on. We do have the Greyhole UI application which integrates it in the HDA dashboard and makes setup simple. You can also choose to manually install and configure Greyhole.
Will apps purchased in a previous Amahi be available for new Amahi versions or will I have to purchase them again.

ANSWER: If the application is available in future Amahi versions, it will not need to be purchased again. Once you buy an app, it's available to be install in your HDAs no matter how many times you reinstall or upgrade.
What is the best way to back up application database files for migration to a newer Amahi version?

ANSWER:The easiest way is to use a web application, such as phpMyAdmin, Adminer, phpMyBackup Pro or Database Backups. Then install the app and import the data. This may only work if the application versions are the same between Amahi versions.
My previously purchased apps like DLNA and Plex Server don't seem to be installed. And I just purchased Greyhole UI, and it's not showing up either.

ANSWER: You have to install purchased apps from the HDA dashboard. They are not automatically installed.