<br>* You must install Fedora 27 Server prior to installing Amahi 11.  

= Prerequisites Install Fedora 27=You need There are two ways to obtain an install code Fedora: Minimal (denoted YOURCD), so-INSTALL-CODE below) from called Netinstall, which is recommended, and the [https://www.amahi.org/users Amahi control panel[Fedora_27_Server_DVD_Install|Full (DVD) install]] after configuring a profile for the system you are installing, with '''proper network configuration''' for your networkcases that need additional hardware support.

Express CD is preconfigured as follows:* '''LOCALIZATION:'''** '''KEYBOARD:''' defaults to ''English (US)''.** '''LANGUAGE:''' defaults to ''English''.** '''TIME AND DATE:''' defaults to server time zone.* '''SOFTWARE:''' ''Minimal Install'' We recommend this method for a quick download and should not be changed.* '''INSTALLATION DESTINATION:''' defaults to the first hard drive in a multi-drive system.* '''NETWORK & HOST NAME:''' detected automatically.* '''USER SETTINGS''': user ''admin'' is preconfigured with a password of ''administrator''fast installation.

= Download =* Amahi 11 Express CD (based on Fedora 27 Server) Netinstall CD for 64 bit (577MB484MB)** Torrent - Primary: [httphttps://dldownload.amahifedoraproject.org/isospub/fedora/linux/releases/27/Server/x86_64/iso/AmahiFedora-11Server-netinst-x86_64-27-1.torrent Amahi6.iso Fedora-Server-11netinst-x86_64-27-1.6.torrentiso] <code>(MD5 e32fb303d6488e98078042dc2d162d08)</code>** Direct Download - Alternate: [httphttps://dl.amahifedoraproject.org/isospub/fedora/linux/releases/27/Server/x86_64/iso/AmahiFedora-11Server-netinst-x86_64-27-1.6.iso AmahiFedora-11Server-netinst-x86_64-27-1.6.iso] <code>(SHA1 cf972ec23f0c6b873884b80b4010b9b2b03be14a)</code>

* Burn the ISO to CD/DVD (or [[USB Install|USB]]), insert the media into your server, and boot reboot the system.

* The These instructions below have will guide you through the Fedora 27 Netinstall CD installation with screen shots and commentary. If you are not an advanced Linux user and know what you are doing, recommend you '''DO NOT''' deviate from the guidance. Click '''[<Screenshot>]''' to show/hide the image.

<li>Select ''Install Amahi 11Fedora 27''<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS0F27CD_SS0.PNG|600px]]

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<li>The '''INSTALLATION SUMMARY''' screen will appear. It may take a few minutes to finish ''Downloading package metadataChecking software dependencies''<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS3F27CD_SS2A.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li> <li>Choose Change the '''AMAHI SERVER SETUPKEYBOARD''' and enter YOUR-INSTALL-CODE obtained earlier followed by or '''TIME & DATE''' to match your locale if needed.</li><li> Verify '''NETWORK & HOST NAME''' indicates ''connected''. Don't make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing.</li>  <li>Once complete, next choose 'Done'INSTALLATION DESTINATION''. This is where you will select the disk drive to use.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS6F27CD_SS2B.PNG|600px]]

</ul> ==Disk Drive Setup==<div style="border: 1px solid #A3B1BF; padding: .5em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #FFB6C1; margin: 3px 3px 1em 3px;">'''WARNING:''' Amahi staff doesn't recommend using the default ''LVM'' partition scheme. Doing so will dedicate most of the drive space in the system to the ''/home'' partition. Amahi does not utilize this space, limiting storage for file shares and web applications. For best results and maximum storage, use the ''Standard'' partition scheme.</div> <ul><li>Select Choose the disk drive you want to use for the Fedora installation. If you have more than one disk drive connected, '''DO NOT''' select them at this time. You will notice a ''check mark''on the disk drive selected. Select 'KEYBOARD'I will configure partitioning'' and then choose the default layout followed by '''Done'''.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS4F27CD_SS3A.PNG|600px]]

<li>If your keyboard layout is not listed, select You should see the existing partition about half way down the screen.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS3B.PNG|600px]] </div></li><li>Choose it to expand and display the existing partitions for deletion. Select the first partition in the list followed by the plus sign minus (+-) and add sign.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS3C.PNG|600px]] </div></li><li> When prompted Are you sure you want to delete all the data on ..., choose Delete It.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS3D.PNG|400px]] </div></li><li> Repeat the previous two steps until all the existing partitions on the disk drive are gone.</li></ul> <li>Ensure the ''New mount points will use the following partitioning scheme:'' is changed to reflect '''Standard partition'''. Then select ''Click here to create them automatically''.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS3E.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li> <li>The disk drive partition should look similar to this setup. For most users, then default partitioning scheme used will suffice. However, you can manually change it using the desired layouthard drive partition scheme documentation as a guide.Once complete, choose ''Done''<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11EF27CD_SS3F.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li> <li>You will now see '''SUMMARY OF CHANGES''' to the disk drive. Choose ''Accept Changes''<div class="mw-SS5collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS3G.PNG|600px]]

<li>Next on the '''INSTALLATION SUMMARY'''TIME & DATE, select ''SOFTWARE SELECTION' and change to match your locale if needed'<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS4A.PNG|600px]] </lidiv><libr>'''INSTALLATION DESTINATION''' indicates the correct hard drive if you have more than one connected.</li> <li>Select ''Minimal Install'NETWORK & HOST NAME'and then choose '' indicates ''connectedDone''<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS4B. PNG|600px]] Don't make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing.</lidiv><br> </ulli>

<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11EF27CD_SS5.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li></ul> ==Initial User Creation==<ul><li>Installation has begun and we need to create the initial user. '''DO NOT''' set the root password.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS6A.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li> <li>You '''MUST''' create the initial user and password (This will be your HDA Login, also called the First Admin User). Ensure you select ''Make this user administrator'' check box. Once complete, choose ''Done''. Note that a weak password may require you to select ''Done'' twice.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-SS7collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS6B.PNG|600px]]

<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:600px">[[file:A11E-SS8.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li><li>Once installation is complete, the machine will automatically reboot. You will next see see a black screen with no graphics displaying the Amahi 11 installation progress. When it's finished, the machine will again reboot automatically.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS10.PNG|800px]] </div><br></li><li>Once reboot is complete, you should have a fully functional home server using the IP address set up in your network! <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS11F27CD SS7.PNG|200px600px]]

 ==Installation Complete==<ul><li>Installation is complete. Choose ''Reboot'' and remove the installation media.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD SS8.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li></ul> = Install Amahi 11 = Next, we will install Amahi 11 proper on top of Fedora 27.<ul><li>When you reboot you will see a black screen with no graphics and a "localhost login" text prompt. Login into that that console directly with the user and password you created in the Fedora 27 installation. (You can also use SSH to login remotely from a client if you know how)<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11_SS1.PNG|450px]] </div><br><br> :'''NOTE:''' Passwords do not echo characters on the screen. <li>You need to obtain an install code (denoted YOUR-INSTALL-CODE below) from the [https://www.amahi.org/users Amahi control panel] after configuring a profile for the system you are installing, with '''proper network configuration''' for your network.<br><br> <li>From text console or using SSH (logged in with the user created in the Fedora 27 installation), become ''root'' for the Amahi installation. When prompted for a password, it's your user password you set in the Fedora 27 install.<br /> <div style="border: 1px solid #A3B1BF; padding: .5em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #E6F2FF; margin: 3px 3px 1em 3px; text-align: left"> sudo su -</div> <li>After that, type these three separate commands (one per line) in the console: <div style="border: 1px solid #A3B1BF; padding: .5em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #E6F2FF; margin: 3px 3px 1em 3px; text-align: left"> <nowiki>rpm -Uvh http://f27.amahi.org/noarch/hda-release-10.5.0-1.noarch.rpm</nowiki> dnf -y install hda-ctl hda-install -i YOUR-INSTALL-CODE</div></ul>What this does is installs the Amahi F27 repo, gets the mariadb base packages to avoid dependency conflicts, and installs base Amahi packages (that part should install several packages). If there are no errors, install Amahi (replace ''YOUR-INSTALL-CODE'' above with install code you got when creating a profile at [https://www.amahi.org/users your Amahi control panel]). If all goes well, it should tell you to reboot. Go ahead and reboot! Once reboot is complete,, you should have a fully functional home server using the IP address you set up in your network! 

<li>The first time you access the dashboard, you will need to login with user name and password as noted you creeated above in the in [[Fedora_27_Server_CD_Install#PrerequisitesInitial_User_Creation|PrerequisitesInitial user creation]]step.