OpenBMC Fundamentals: Building and Customizing BMC Firmware Training Course

Buildroot is an open-source initiative that provides scripts to generate a cross-compilation toolchain, a customizable root filesystem image, and a Linux kernel tailored for embedded devices. In this hands-on course, participants will gain practical knowledge on:

• Selecting the software components to include in the root filesystem.
• Adding new packages and modifying existing ones.
• Introducing support for new embedded boards.

The course involves producing bootable filesystem images. Remote sessions utilize the QEMU emulator, whereas in-person classes allow the use of either QEMU or actual embedded boards selected by the instructor.

Projects with similar objectives include the Yocto Project and OpenWRT. We recommend reviewing these presentations to help determine which solution best fits your requirements.

This instructor-led live training in Sweden (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators who wish to develop skills in Linux administration using CentOS.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure CentOS 8.
• Manage users and groups, control, and monitor system processes.
• Configure network services and security.
• Implement storage solutions and perform system maintenance and troubleshooting.

The LEDE Project (Linux Embedded Development Environment) is a Linux operating system derived from OpenWrt. It serves as a comprehensive alternative to vendor-provided firmware for a broad spectrum of wireless routers and non-networking devices.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to configure a LEDE-based wireless router.

Target Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Discover how to build applications within the Linux environment. This instructor-led course provides practical experience with the essential tools and methodologies for Linux application development, while exploring features and techniques specific to Linux.

This course provides instruction on containerizing, hosting, deploying, and configuring applications within a multi-node cluster. It also functions as preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.

Linux system administration is among the most sought-after skills in the IT industry. Whether you are preparing for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administration (LFCS) certification, seeking training to launch a new career in Linux IT, transitioning from another platform to Linux, or simply refining your sysadmin expertise, this instructor-led course covers all the essential knowledge.

This instructor-led, live training in Sweden (online or onsite) is aimed at individuals who want to expand their knowledge of Linux system configuration, administration, and command line environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

manage networking, system services, user account creation and administration, and much more; you will also familiarize yourself with virtualization, containers, and DevOps concepts

Live, instructor-led training offered online or onsite in Sweden is designed for individuals aiming to develop key Linux skills.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Administer, configure, and upgrade Linux systems within the major distribution families: Debian/Ubuntu and Red Hat/CentOS/Fedora. Additionally, participants will master the tools and concepts needed to efficiently construct and manage an enterprise Linux infrastructure.

This instructor-led course will guide you through the various risks and threats present in today's landscape, demonstrating how to apply best practices and open-source tools to mitigate or neutralize these dangers. You will also acquire the essential knowledge required to detect and recover from security incidents when they occur.

Ensuring your Linux systems operate at peak efficiency is a vital responsibility for Linux IT professionals. This course provides instruction on the essential tools, subsystems, and methodologies required to extract the highest possible performance from Linux environments.

This course explores the fundamental principles and tools used to construct and manage Kubernetes clusters in production environments, utilizing vendor-agnostic solutions. Students will assemble a cluster, establish network configurations, scale the infrastructure, deploy applications, and set up storage, security, and other essential components required for daily operations. This program provides comprehensive exposure to the diverse skills needed to administer Kubernetes in a live production setting, serving as outstanding preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) examination.

This instructor-led course equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply a wide range of best practices for securing containerized applications and Kubernetes platforms throughout the build, deployment, and runtime phases.

This live, instructor-led training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced system administrators and automation engineers who seek to automate configuration, orchestration, and application delivery across hybrid enterprise environments.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to create a build system for embedded Linux based on the Yocto Project.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts behind a Yocto Project build system, including recipes, metadata, and layers.
• Build a Linux image and run it under emulation.
• Save time and energy building embedded Linux systems.

Description

This four-day training blends theoretical concepts with practical exercises to introduce participants to the Yocto Project.
The course addresses common questions such as:

• Is it truly essential to utilize a different version of the toolchain, libraries, and packages for every GNU/Linux project, in addition to adhering to a distinct workflow?
• Can you guarantee that the development environment remains consistent across all developers and suppliers, ensuring that identical builds are reproducible today and even more than ten years from now?
• Can the YP assist in identifying the software licenses applicable to the packages you utilize?

Practical sessions are conducted on target hardware, for instance, a Beagle Bone Black Rev. C - http://beagleboard.org/BLACK. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a Docker image containing Ubuntu 14.x with all dependencies and examples pre-installed, enabling you to continue working with the course materials in your own lab environment. Please note that this is not an introductory course for Embedded GNU/Linux. Participants are expected to already understand how Embedded GNU/Linux operates and possess the ability to configure and build the GNU/Linux kernel and its drivers.

Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for individuals who already use GNU/Linux in their projects and have likely heard of the Yocto Project but have hesitated to explore it further or found it challenging to use. It targets those who are unsure how their daily workflows can integrate with the YP and generally perceive the YP as overly complicated, questioning why such complexity is necessary when previous methods were seemingly simpler. After completing the training, you will be equipped to decide whether the YP is suitable for your needs. The workshop is intended for software engineers, development engineers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other interested parties with a solid understanding of Embedded GNU/Linux.