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The following are '''unsupported install methods''' for installing Fedora 21 with a graphical user environment, more commonly referred to as Desktop.   
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message = Amahi 8 for Fedora 21<br />Maintenance Support ONLY!
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The following are '''unsupported install methods''' for installing Fedora 21 with a graphical user environment, more commonly referred to as Desktop or user interface.   
  
 
Initial testing indicated these appear to work with Amahi 8, but there is no guarantee and we cannot fully support them.
 
Initial testing indicated these appear to work with Amahi 8, but there is no guarantee and we cannot fully support them.
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'''<span style="color:red">WARNING:</span>'''  '''NOT ALL''' apps available in Amahi 7 are fully operational for Amahi 8.  Check the [https://www.amahi.org/apps App Store] before proceeding.
 
'''<span style="color:red">WARNING:</span>'''  '''NOT ALL''' apps available in Amahi 7 are fully operational for Amahi 8.  Check the [https://www.amahi.org/apps App Store] before proceeding.
  
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= Workstation (DVD) Install =
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=Install Fedora 21 (Unsupported)=
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Download the Fedora 21 Live Workstation DVD for 64 bit (1.37GB).
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== Workstation (DVD) ==
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* Download the Fedora 21 Live Workstation DVD for 64 bit (1.37GB).
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** [http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Workstation/x86_64/iso/Fedora-Live-Workstation-x86_64-21-5.iso Live Workstation 64-bit] (http)
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* Burn the ISO to DVD (or [[USB Install|USB]]), insert the media into your server, and reboot the system
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<ul>
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<li>Click '''[Expand]''' to show and '''[Collapse]''' to hide the instructions which will guide you through the Fedora 21 Live Workstation DVD installation with screen shots and commentary. 
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
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<br>
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Click '''[Expand]''' to show a screen shot and '''[Collapse]''' to hide it.
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<u>Boot Screen</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Select ''Start Fedora Live''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS0.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Installation Options</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Choose ''Install to Hard Drive''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS1.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Language Selection</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Choose desired language and select ''Continue''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS2.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Installation Summary</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Change the '''KEYBOARD''' or '''TIME & DATE''' to match your locale if needed.</li><br>
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<li>Once complete, next choose ''INSTALLATION DESTINATION''.  This is where you will select the disk drive to use. 
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS3.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Disk Drive Setup</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Choose the disk drive you want to use for the Fedora installation.  You will notice a ''check mark'' on the disk drive selected.  If you have more than one disk drive connected, '''DO NOT''' select them at this time.  Select ''I will configure partitioning'' and then choose ''Done''. 
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS4.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Should you have existing partitions on the disk drive you will be using for the Fedora 23 installation, they will have to be removed.</li>
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<ul>
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<li> You should see the existing partition about half way down the screen.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:400px">
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[[File:DSS1.PNG|300px]] 
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</div></li><br>
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<li>Choose it to expand and display the existing partitions for deletion.  Select the first partition in the list followed by the minus (-) sign.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:400px">
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[[File:DSS2.PNG|300px]]
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</div></li><br>
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<li> When prompted Are you sure you want to delete all the data on ..., choose Delete It.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:400px">
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[[File:DSS3.PNG|400px]] 
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</div></li><br>
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<li> Repeat the previous two steps until all the existing partitions on the disk drive are gone.</li><br>
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</ul>
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<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''. We '''STRONGLY''' advise against use of LVM or setting a /home partition.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS5.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<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 [[Hard_Drive_Partition_Scheme|hard drive partition scheme]] documentation as a guide.  Once complete, choose ''Done''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS5A.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>You will now see '''SUMMARY OF CHANGES''' to the disk drive.  Choose ''Accept Changes''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS6.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Begin Installation</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Back to the '''INSTALLATION SUMMARY''' and ready to begin installation.  Select ''Begin Installation''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS7.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Initial User Creation</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Installation has begun and we need to create the initial user. '''DO NOT''' set the root password.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:400px">
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[[file:LWSS8.PNG|600px]] 
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</div><br></li>
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<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.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:400px">
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[[File:LWSS10.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Installation Progress</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Now all of the configuration steps are complete.  Sit back and watch the progress. 
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS11.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Installation Complete</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Installation is complete.  Choose ''Quit'' and remove the installation media.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS12.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Select ''Power Off'' icon in upper right corner and choose ''Restart''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS13.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Post Installation</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Once the system reboots, you will see your user login screen.  Select it and enter the First ''Admin'' User password you created earlier.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS14.PNG|400px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>When greeted by the ''Welcome'' screen, choose ''Next''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS15.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Now you will see a screen titled ''Typing''.  Select ''Next''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS16.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Then ''Online Accounts'' screen will be displayed.  Choose ''Skip''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS17.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Finally, the ''Ready To Go'' screen appears.  Select ''Start using Fedora''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS18.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Next you will see the ''Getting Started'' screen.  Select the ''X'' in the upper right corner.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS19.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Select ''Activities'' in the upper left corner.  In the search box that is displayed, enter '''terminal''' and press the ''Enter'' key.  A few programs will appear, but just select ''Terminal''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS20.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Once the ''Terminal'' window opens, enter the following text and user password when prompted:
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<div style="border: 1px solid #A3B1BF; padding: .5em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #E6F2FF; margin: 3px 3px 1em 3px; text-align: left">
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sudo su -
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</div>
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS21.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Then enter the following text:
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<div style="border: 1px solid #A3B1BF; padding: .5em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #E6F2FF; margin: 3px 3px 1em 3px; text-align: left">
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yum -y install openssh-server
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</div>
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS22.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>When it finishes installing, next enter the following text (verify each command executes successfully before proceeding to the next):
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<div style="border: 1px solid #A3B1BF; padding: .5em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #E6F2FF; margin: 3px 3px 1em 3px; text-align: left">
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sudo systemctl enable sshd.service
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sudo systemctl start sshd.service
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sudo systemctl status sshd.service
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</div>
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS23.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Determine the IP Address for the server if you plan to use SSH later by entering the following text:
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<div style="border: 1px solid #A3B1BF; padding: .5em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #E6F2FF; margin: 3px 3px 1em 3px; text-align: left">
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ip address
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</div>
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS24.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Finally, Select ''Power Off'' icon in upper right corner and choose ''Restart''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LWSS13.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Once the system reboots, you will see your user login screen.  Select it and enter the First ''Admin'' User password you created earlier or SSH into your server to complete the Amahi install
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</ul>
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</div></li></ul>
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* Proceed to the [[Install Amahi 8]] step.
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== LXDE (CD) ==
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* Download the Fedora 21 Live LXDE CD for 64 bit (869MB)
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** [http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Live/x86_64/Fedora-Live-LXDE-x86_64-21-5.iso Live LXDE 64-bit] (http)
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* Burn the ISO to CD/DVD (or [[USB Install|USB]]), insert the media into your server, and reboot the system.
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<ul>
 +
<li>Click '''[Expand]''' to show and '''[Collapse]''' to hide the instructions which will guide you through the Fedora 21 Live LXDE CD installation with screen shots and commentary. 
 +
 
 +
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
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<br>
 +
Click '''[Expand]''' to show a screen shot and '''[Collapse]''' to hide it.
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 +
<u>Installation Options</u>
 +
<ul>
 +
<li>Choose ''Install to Hard Drive''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS1.PNG|600px]]
 +
</div><br></li>
 +
</ul>
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<u>Language Selection</u>
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<ul>
 +
<li>Choose desired language and select ''Continue''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
 +
[[File:LSS2.PNG|600px]]
 +
</div><br></li>
 +
</ul>
 +
<u>Installation Summary</u>
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<ul>
 +
<li>Change the '''KEYBOARD''' or '''TIME & DATE''' to match your locale if needed.</li><br>
 +
<li>Once complete, next choose ''INSTALLATION DESTINATION''.  This is where you will select the disk drive to use. 
 +
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
 +
[[File:LSS3.PNG|600px]]
 +
</div><br></li>
 +
</ul>
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<u>Disk Drive Setup</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Choose the disk drive you want to use for the Fedora installation.  You will notice a ''check mark'' on the disk drive selected.  If you have more than one disk drive connected, '''DO NOT''' select them at this time.  Select ''I will configure partitioning'' and then choose ''Done''. 
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS4.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Should you have existing partitions on the disk drive you will be using for the Fedora 23 installation, they will have to be removed.</li>
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<ul>
 +
<li> You should see the existing partition about half way down the screen.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:400px">
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[[File:DSS1.PNG|300px]] 
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</div></li><br>
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<li>Choose it to expand and display the existing partitions for deletion.  Select the first partition in the list followed by the minus (-) sign.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:400px">
 +
[[File:DSS2.PNG|300px]]
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</div></li><br>
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<li> When prompted Are you sure you want to delete all the data on ..., choose Delete It.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:400px">
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[[File:DSS3.PNG|400px]] 
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</div></li><br>
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<li> Repeat the previous two steps until all the existing partitions on the disk drive are gone.</li><br>
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</ul>
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<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''.  We '''STRONGLY''' advise against use of LVM or setting a /home partition.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
 +
[[File:LSS5.PNG|600px]]
 +
</div><br></li>
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<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 [[Hard_Drive_Partition_Scheme|hard drive partition scheme]] documentation as a guide.  Once complete, choose ''Done''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS6.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>You will now see '''SUMMARY OF CHANGES''' to the disk drive.  Choose ''Accept Changes''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS7.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Begin Installation</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Back to the '''INSTALLATION SUMMARY''' and ready to begin installation.  Select ''Begin Installation''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS8.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Root Password/User Creation</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Installation has begun, but we need to configure the users.  You '''MUST''' set the ''root'' password.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS9.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Enter the desired password and choose ''Done''.  You may have to select ''Done'' twice if your password is weak.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS10.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<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''.  Just as in the previous step, a weak password may require you to select ''Done'' twice.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS11.PNG|600px]]
 +
</div><br></li>
 +
</ul>
 +
<u>Installation Progress</u>
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<ul>
 +
<li>Now all of the configuration steps are complete.  Sit back and watch the progress. 
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
 +
[[File:LSS12.PNG|600px]]
 +
</div><br></li>
 +
</ul>
 +
<u>Installation Complete</u>
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<ul>
 +
<li>Installation is complete.  Choose ''Quit'' and remove the installation media.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
 +
[[File:LSS13.PNG|600px]]
 +
</div><br></li>
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<li>Select ''Logout'' icon in lower right corner and choose ''Reboot''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS14.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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</ul>
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<u>Post Installation</u>
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<ul>
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<li>Once the system restarts, you will see your user login screen. Select it and enter the First ''Admin'' User password you created earlier.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS14a.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Select ''Terminal'' from the bottom task bar and enter the following text (verify each command executes successfully before proceeding to the next):
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<div style="border: 1px solid #A3B1BF; padding: .5em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #E6F2FF; margin: 3px 3px 1em 3px; text-align: left">
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sudo su -
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sudo systemctl enable sshd.service
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sudo systemctl start sshd.service
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sudo systemctl status sshd.service
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ip address
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</div>
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
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[[File:LSS16.PNG|600px]]
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</div><br></li>
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<li>Finally, Select ''Logout'' icon in lower right corner and choose ''Reboot''
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
 +
[[File:LSS14.PNG|600px]]
 +
</div><br></li>
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<li>Once the system reboots, you will see your user login screen.  Select it and enter the First ''Admin'' User password you created earlier or SSH into your server to complete the Amahi install.
 +
<br></ul>
 +
</div></li></ul>
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* Proceed to the [[Install Amahi 8]] step.
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= Install Amahi 8 =
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Next, install Amahi 8 proper on top of Fedora 21.
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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.
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From text console or using SSH, login with the user created in the Fedora 21 installation and become ''root'' for the Amahi installation<br />
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<div style="border: 1px solid #A3B1BF; padding: .5em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #E6F2FF; margin: 3px 3px 1em 3px; text-align: left">
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  sudo su -
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</div>
  
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[http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Workstation/x86_64/iso/Fedora-Live-Workstation-x86_64-21-5.iso Live Workstation 64-bit] (http)
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After that, type these commands in the console:
  
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Burn the ISO to DVD, insert the media into your server, reboot the system, and follow the [[Fedora 21 Live Workstation Install]] instructions.
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<div style="border: 1px solid #A3B1BF; padding: .5em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #E6F2FF; margin: 3px 3px 1em 3px; text-align: left">
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  <nowiki>rpm -Uvh http://f21.amahi.org/noarch/hda-release-6.9.0-1.noarch.rpm</nowiki>
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  yum -y install mariadb-libs mariadb-server
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  yum -y install rsyslog avahi
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  yum -y install hda-ctl hda-platform
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  hda-install YOUR-INSTALL-CODE
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</div>
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What this does is this: Installs the Amahi F21 repo, gets the mariadb base packages to avoid dependency conflicts, and installs base Amahi packages (that part should install several packages).
  
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= LXDE (CD) Install =
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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]).
  
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Download the Fedora 21 Live LXDE CD for 64 bit (869MB)
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If all goes well, it should tell you to reboot. Go ahead and reboot!
  
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[http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Live/x86_64/Fedora-Live-LXDE-x86_64-21-5.iso Live LXDE 64-bit] (http)
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Once it comes back from the reboot, you should have a fully functional home server using the IP address you set up in your network!
  
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Burn the ISO to CD (or DVD), insert the media into your server, reboot the system, and follow the [[Fedora 21 Live LXDE Install]] instructions.
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Next you need to transition your network to use it!
  
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= USB Install =
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= Transitioning to using your Amahi server =
  
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You may follow the [[USB Install]] guidance for USB installs using one of the ISO images below if needed.
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Once installed, you will want to transition your network to using your Amahi server. Here are some of the things you should know:
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* Your server will boot with the static IP you pre-configured in the Amahi control panel
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* It's strongly recommended you follow the [[transition to Amahi]] HDA guide to get your network fully working properly
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* You can verify if the dashboard is available by accessing it from any client using the IP address of your server '''<nowiki>http://IPADDRESS/</nowiki>''' or '''<nowiki>http://hda/</nowiki>''' (in most Windows clients this works even without DNS from your HDA)
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* The first time it will initialize, ask you to login, and enter a dashboard password.  This is the First Admin User created earlier in the Fedora 21 installation.
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* Once you reach your [[Setup|dashboard]], you should [[Storage_and_file_sharing|create shares]] as needed, [[Adding_a_second_hard_drive_to_your_HDA|add more drives]], install apps, etc., etc.
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* Optionally refer to [[Greyhole#Amahi_7.2F8|Greyhole]] to install/configure storage pooling.
  
 
= Troubleshooting =
 
= Troubleshooting =
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Visit the [[troubleshooting]] page if you find yourself in trouble.
 
Visit the [[troubleshooting]] page if you find yourself in trouble.
  
 
= Reference =
 
= Reference =
 
Refer to the [[HDA Admin How To]] page for Amahi Server administrator guidance.
 
Refer to the [[HDA Admin How To]] page for Amahi Server administrator guidance.
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Latest revision as of 00:34, 24 March 2016

Warning.png WARNING
Amahi 8 for Fedora 21
Maintenance Support ONLY!

Please use a supported release!



The following are unsupported install methods for installing Fedora 21 with a graphical user environment, more commonly referred to as Desktop or user interface.

Initial testing indicated these appear to work with Amahi 8, but there is no guarantee and we cannot fully support them.

WARNING: NOT ALL apps available in Amahi 7 are fully operational for Amahi 8. Check the App Store before proceeding.

Install Fedora 21 (Unsupported)

Workstation (DVD)

  • Download the Fedora 21 Live Workstation DVD for 64 bit (1.37GB).
  • Burn the ISO to DVD (or USB), insert the media into your server, and reboot the system
  • Click [Expand] to show and [Collapse] to hide the instructions which will guide you through the Fedora 21 Live Workstation DVD installation with screen shots and commentary.


    Click [Expand] to show a screen shot and [Collapse] to hide it.

    Boot Screen

    • Select Start Fedora Live

      LWSS0.PNG


    Installation Options

    • Choose Install to Hard Drive

      LWSS1.PNG


    Language Selection

    • Choose desired language and select Continue

      LWSS2.PNG


    Installation Summary

    • Change the KEYBOARD or TIME & DATE to match your locale if needed.

    • Once complete, next choose INSTALLATION DESTINATION. This is where you will select the disk drive to use.

      LWSS3.PNG


    Disk Drive Setup

    • Choose the disk drive you want to use for the Fedora installation. You will notice a check mark on the disk drive selected. If you have more than one disk drive connected, DO NOT select them at this time. Select I will configure partitioning and then choose Done.

      LWSS4.PNG


    • Should you have existing partitions on the disk drive you will be using for the Fedora 23 installation, they will have to be removed.
      • You should see the existing partition about half way down the screen.

        DSS1.PNG


      • Choose it to expand and display the existing partitions for deletion. Select the first partition in the list followed by the minus (-) sign.

        DSS2.PNG


      • When prompted Are you sure you want to delete all the data on ..., choose Delete It.

        DSS3.PNG


      • Repeat the previous two steps until all the existing partitions on the disk drive are gone.

    • 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. We STRONGLY advise against use of LVM or setting a /home partition.

      LWSS5.PNG


    • 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 hard drive partition scheme documentation as a guide. Once complete, choose Done

      LWSS5A.PNG


    • You will now see SUMMARY OF CHANGES to the disk drive. Choose Accept Changes

      LWSS6.PNG


    Begin Installation

    • Back to the INSTALLATION SUMMARY and ready to begin installation. Select Begin Installation

      LWSS7.PNG


    Initial User Creation

    • Installation has begun and we need to create the initial user. DO NOT set the root password.

      LWSS8.PNG


    • 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.

      LWSS10.PNG


    Installation Progress

    • Now all of the configuration steps are complete. Sit back and watch the progress.

      LWSS11.PNG


    Installation Complete

    • Installation is complete. Choose Quit and remove the installation media.

      LWSS12.PNG


    • Select Power Off icon in upper right corner and choose Restart

      LWSS13.PNG


    Post Installation

    • Once the system reboots, you will see your user login screen. Select it and enter the First Admin User password you created earlier.

      LWSS14.PNG


    • When greeted by the Welcome screen, choose Next

      LWSS15.PNG


    • Now you will see a screen titled Typing. Select Next

      LWSS16.PNG


    • Then Online Accounts screen will be displayed. Choose Skip

      LWSS17.PNG


    • Finally, the Ready To Go screen appears. Select Start using Fedora

      LWSS18.PNG


    • Next you will see the Getting Started screen. Select the X in the upper right corner.

      LWSS19.PNG


    • Select Activities in the upper left corner. In the search box that is displayed, enter terminal and press the Enter key. A few programs will appear, but just select Terminal

      LWSS20.PNG


    • Once the Terminal window opens, enter the following text and user password when prompted: 
      sudo su -

      LWSS21.PNG


    • Then enter the following text: 
      yum -y install openssh-server

      LWSS22.PNG


    • When it finishes installing, next enter the following text (verify each command executes successfully before proceeding to the next): 
      sudo systemctl enable sshd.service
sudo systemctl start sshd.service
sudo systemctl status sshd.service

      LWSS23.PNG


    • Determine the IP Address for the server if you plan to use SSH later by entering the following text: 
      ip address

      LWSS24.PNG


    • Finally, Select Power Off icon in upper right corner and choose Restart

      LWSS13.PNG


    • Once the system reboots, you will see your user login screen. Select it and enter the First Admin User password you created earlier or SSH into your server to complete the Amahi install

LXDE (CD)

  • Download the Fedora 21 Live LXDE CD for 64 bit (869MB)
  • Burn the ISO to CD/DVD (or USB), insert the media into your server, and reboot the system.
  • Click [Expand] to show and [Collapse] to hide the instructions which will guide you through the Fedora 21 Live LXDE CD installation with screen shots and commentary.


    Click [Expand] to show a screen shot and [Collapse] to hide it.

    Installation Options

    • Choose Install to Hard Drive

      LSS1.PNG


    Language Selection

    • Choose desired language and select Continue

      LSS2.PNG


    Installation Summary

    • Change the KEYBOARD or TIME & DATE to match your locale if needed.

    • Once complete, next choose INSTALLATION DESTINATION. This is where you will select the disk drive to use.

      LSS3.PNG


    Disk Drive Setup

    • Choose the disk drive you want to use for the Fedora installation. You will notice a check mark on the disk drive selected. If you have more than one disk drive connected, DO NOT select them at this time. Select I will configure partitioning and then choose Done.

      LSS4.PNG


    • Should you have existing partitions on the disk drive you will be using for the Fedora 23 installation, they will have to be removed.
      • You should see the existing partition about half way down the screen.

        DSS1.PNG


      • Choose it to expand and display the existing partitions for deletion. Select the first partition in the list followed by the minus (-) sign.

        DSS2.PNG


      • When prompted Are you sure you want to delete all the data on ..., choose Delete It.

        DSS3.PNG


      • Repeat the previous two steps until all the existing partitions on the disk drive are gone.

    • 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. We STRONGLY advise against use of LVM or setting a /home partition.

      LSS5.PNG


    • 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 hard drive partition scheme documentation as a guide. Once complete, choose Done

      LSS6.PNG


    • You will now see SUMMARY OF CHANGES to the disk drive. Choose Accept Changes

      LSS7.PNG


    Begin Installation

    • Back to the INSTALLATION SUMMARY and ready to begin installation. Select Begin Installation

      LSS8.PNG


    Root Password/User Creation

    • Installation has begun, but we need to configure the users. You MUST set the root password.

      LSS9.PNG


    • Enter the desired password and choose Done. You may have to select Done twice if your password is weak.

      LSS10.PNG


    • 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. Just as in the previous step, a weak password may require you to select Done twice.

      LSS11.PNG


    Installation Progress

    • Now all of the configuration steps are complete. Sit back and watch the progress.

      LSS12.PNG


    Installation Complete

    • Installation is complete. Choose Quit and remove the installation media.

      LSS13.PNG


    • Select Logout icon in lower right corner and choose Reboot

      LSS14.PNG


    Post Installation

    • Once the system restarts, you will see your user login screen. Select it and enter the First Admin User password you created earlier.

      LSS14a.PNG


    • Select Terminal from the bottom task bar and enter the following text (verify each command executes successfully before proceeding to the next): 
      sudo su -
sudo systemctl enable sshd.service
sudo systemctl start sshd.service
sudo systemctl status sshd.service
ip address

      LSS16.PNG


    • Finally, Select Logout icon in lower right corner and choose Reboot

      LSS14.PNG


    • Once the system reboots, you will see your user login screen. Select it and enter the First Admin User password you created earlier or SSH into your server to complete the Amahi install.

Install Amahi 8

Next, install Amahi 8 proper on top of Fedora 21.

You need to obtain an install code (denoted YOUR-INSTALL-CODE below) from the Amahi control panel after configuring a profile for the system you are installing, with proper network configuration for your network.

From text console or using SSH, login with the user created in the Fedora 21 installation and become root for the Amahi installation

 sudo su -

After that, type these commands in the console: 

  rpm -Uvh http://f21.amahi.org/noarch/hda-release-6.9.0-1.noarch.rpm
  yum -y install mariadb-libs mariadb-server
  yum -y install rsyslog avahi
  yum -y install hda-ctl hda-platform
  hda-install YOUR-INSTALL-CODE

What this does is this: Installs the Amahi F21 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 your Amahi control panel).

If all goes well, it should tell you to reboot. Go ahead and reboot!

Once it comes back from the reboot, you should have a fully functional home server using the IP address you set up in your network!

Next you need to transition your network to use it!

Transitioning to using your Amahi server

Once installed, you will want to transition your network to using your Amahi server. Here are some of the things you should know:

  • Your server will boot with the static IP you pre-configured in the Amahi control panel
  • It's strongly recommended you follow the transition to Amahi HDA guide to get your network fully working properly
  • You can verify if the dashboard is available by accessing it from any client using the IP address of your server http://IPADDRESS/ or http://hda/ (in most Windows clients this works even without DNS from your HDA)
  • The first time it will initialize, ask you to login, and enter a dashboard password. This is the First Admin User created earlier in the Fedora 21 installation.
  • Once you reach your dashboard, you should create shares as needed, add more drives, install apps, etc., etc.
  • Optionally refer to Greyhole to install/configure storage pooling.

Troubleshooting

Visit the troubleshooting page if you find yourself in trouble.

Reference

Refer to the HDA Admin How To page for Amahi Server administrator guidance.

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