Requirements
The bar to running your own Samourai Dojo is not high and is accessible to almost anyone that can acquire an entry level PC with a reliable internet connection and keep the device on 24/7.
Whether you choose to use a laptop, desktop or mini-PC is up to your personal preference and they have their own trade-offs with respect to price, form factor, power supply options, the need for external ancillaries as well as the ability to upgrade.
It is not necessary to use a brand new computer. Refurbished or renewed machines manufactured within the last five years with the attributes below will perform far better than the newest single board computers.
Specifications
Section titled “Specifications”- x86-64/ARM architecture
- 2 GHz dual-core or better processor
- Minimum 8 GB RAM
- 2TB NVMe based SSD
Recommended software
Section titled “Recommended software”- Debian based operating system such as Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
Recommended hardware
Section titled “Recommended hardware”- Devices such as HP EliteDesk / EliteBook, Dell OptiPlex, Lenovo ThinkCenter / ThinkPad and the Intel NUC, RockPro64, Rock5b range.