These The instructions below will guide you through the Amahi 11 Express CD installation, step by step, with screenshots. This is for the recommended install method for quick download and fast setupyou choose. Should the Amahi 11 Express CD not work for you, there are two alternate install methods: [[Fedora_27_Server_CD_Install|Minimal CD]] (a.k.a. Netinstall) or [[Fedora_27_Server_DVD_Install|Full DVD]] (provides additional hardware support).<br>

You need to obtain an install code (denoted later referred to as 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. Express CD is preconfigured for simple installation with minimal changes needed:* '''LOCALIZATION:'''** '''KEYBOARD:''' defaults to ''English (US)''.** '''LANGUAGE:''' defaults to ''English''.** '''TIME AND DATE:''' defaults to server time zone.* '''SOFTWARE:''' ''Minimal Install'' and should not be changed.* '''NETWORK & HOST NAME:''' detected automatically.* '''USER SETTINGS''': user ''admin'' is preconfigured with a password of ''administrator''. = Download =* Amahi 11 Express CD (based on Fedora 27 Server) for 64 bit (577MB)** Torrent - [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-11-x86_64.torrent Amahi-11-x86_64.torrent] ** Direct Download - [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-11-x86_64.iso Amahi-11-x86_64.iso] ** Checksum:*** <code>MD5 e32fb303d6488e98078042dc2d162d08</code>*** <code>SHA1 cf972ec23f0c6b873884b80b4010b9b2b03be14a</code> * Burn the ISO to CD/DVD (or [[USB Install|USB]]), insert the media into your server, and reboot the system. * The instructions below have 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. ==Boot Screen==<ul><li>Select ''Install Amahi 11''<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS0.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li></ul> ==Language Selection==<ul><li>Choose desired language and select ''Continue''<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS1.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li></ul> ==Installation Summary==<ul><li>The '''INSTALLATION SUMMARY''' screen will appear. It may take a few minutes to finish ''Downloading package metadata''<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS3.PNG|600px]] </div><br><li>Choose '''AMAHI SERVER SETUP''' and enter YOUR-INSTALL-CODE obtained earlier followed by '''Done'''.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS6.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li><li>Select '''KEYBOARD''' and choose the default layout followed by '''Done'''.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS4.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li><ul><li>If your keyboard layout is not listed, select the plus sign (+) and add the desired layout.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS5.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li><li>Choose the desired layout followed by '''Done'''.</li></ul><li>Verify:</li><ul><li>'''TIME & DATE''' and change to match your locale if needed.</li><li>'''INSTALLATION DESTINATION (Disk Drive Setup)'''</li><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>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 ''I will configure partitioning'' and then choose ''Done''.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS3A.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li> <li>Should you have existing partitions on the disk drive you will be using for the Fedora 27 installation, they will have to be removed.</li><ul><li> 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 minus (-) 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 hard 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:F27CD_SS3F.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li> <li>You will now see '''SUMMARY OF CHANGES''' to the disk drive. Choose ''Accept Changes''<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:F27CD_SS3G.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li></ul><li>'''NETWORK & HOST NAME''' indicates ''connected''. Don't make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing.</li> </ul></ul> ==Begin Installation==<ul><li>Back to the '''INSTALLATION SUMMARY''' and ready to begin installation. Select ''Begin Installation''<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11E-SS7.PNG|600px]] </div><br></li></ul> ==Installation Progress==<ul><li>Now all of the configuration steps are complete. Sit back and watch the progress.<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-SS11.PNG|200px]] </div><br><li>To access the terminal, login with user name and password as noted above in [[Amahi_11_Install#Prerequisites|Prerequisites]].</li></ul><br>Next you need to transition your network to use it! = Transitioning to 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:= Install Method =<ul><li>Your server will boot with the static IP you pre-configured in the Amahi control panel</li><li>This is a headless server, therefore it will boot to a text console. There is no desktop user interface. '''Installing the Desktop (e.g. GNOME) interface will break DNS/DHCP and make the HDA as an unsuitable network server''' [[Amahi_8_Troubleshooting#Virtualization_Stack_Breaks_DNS.2FDHCP_Server|(details)]]</li><li>It's strongly recommended you follow the [[transition to are three methods for installing Amahi]] HDA guide to get your network fully working properly</li><li>You can verify if the dashboard is available by accessing it from any client using 11 in the IP address of your server '''<nowiki>httporder preferred://IPADDRESS/</nowiki>''' or '''<nowiki>http://hda/</nowiki>''' (in most Windows clients this works even without DNS from your HDA)</li><li>The first time you access the dashboard, you will need to log in with user name and password as noted above in * [[Amahi_11_Install#PrerequisitesFedora_27_Server_CD_Install|PrerequisitesMinimal CD]](a.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">[[file:A11-SS1k.PNG|250px]] </div><br></li><li>Once you reach your dashboard, recommend you configure your HDA [[Setup|settings]], [[Storage_and_file_sharing|create/manage shares]], [[Adding_a_second_hard_drive_to_your_HDA|add more storage space]], install apps, etca.Netinstall is best option)<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-collapsetext="{{int:Screenshot}}" style="width:400px">* [[file:A11-SS2.PNGFedora_27_Server_DVD_Install|400pxFull DVD]] </div><br></li>(provides additional hardware support when Netinstall fails)<li>Optionally refer to * [[Greyhole#Amahi_7.2F8Amahi_11_Express_DVD_Install|GreyholeExpress DVD]] to install/configure storage pooling.</li></ul>(quickest option, but not customizable and last resort)