OpenBMC Fundamentals: Building and Customizing BMC Firmware Training Course

Buildroot is an open-source project that provides scripts to generate a cross-compilation toolchain, a customizable root filesystem image, and a Linux kernel tailored for embedded devices. In this practical course, participants will learn how to utilize Buildroot to:

• Select software to include in the root filesystem.
• Add new packages and modify existing ones.
• Add support for new embedded boards.

Participants will produce bootable filesystem images during the course. Remote sessions are conducted using the QEMU emulator, while in-person classes allow the use of either QEMU or actual embedded boards chosen by the instructor.

Other projects with similar objectives include the Yocto Project and OpenWRT. Please review these presentations to determine which tool best suits your needs.

This instructor-led live training in Norway (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 replacement for the vendor-provided firmware on a wide variety of wireless routers and non-network devices.

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

Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Format of the course

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

Discover how to build applications within the Linux environment. Through this instructor-led course, you will gain practical experience with the essential tools and methodologies for Linux application development, while exploring the distinctive features and techniques inherent to Linux.

This course equips you with the skills to containerize, host, deploy, and configure applications within a multi-node cluster. Additionally, it prepares you for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.

Linux system administration stands as one of the most sought-after competencies 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, or simply refreshing your sysadmin expertise, this instructor-led course provides the essential knowledge you require.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (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

This instructor-led, live training, conducted Norway (either online or onsite), is designed for individuals who wish to gain the essential Linux skills.

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

Administer, configure, and upgrade Linux systems across three major distribution families: Debian/Ubuntu and Red Hat/CentOS/Fedora, and master the tools and concepts needed to efficiently build and manage an enterprise Linux infrastructure.

This instructor-led course explores the various risks and threats prevalent in today's landscape. It demonstrates how to apply best practices and open-source tools to mitigate or counteract these threats, while equipping you with the knowledge to detect and recover from successful attacks.

Ensuring your Linux systems operate at peak efficiency is a critical responsibility for most Linux IT professionals. This course provides the essential tools, subsystem knowledge, and techniques required to achieve the highest possible performance from Linux.

This course explores the fundamental principles essential for building and managing a Kubernetes cluster in a production environment, utilizing vendor-neutral tools. Participants will construct a cluster, establish network configurations, expand cluster capacity, deploy applications, and configure storage, security, and other components required for standard operations. This program provides comprehensive exposure to the diverse skills needed to administer Kubernetes effectively in production settings and serves as outstanding preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) examination.

This instructor-led course provides a comprehensive range of best practices for securing container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms throughout the build, deployment, and runtime phases.

This instructor-led, live training session (available 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 in Norway, participants will learn how to create a build system for embedded Linux based on 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 merges theoretical concepts with practical exercises to introduce the Yocto Project.
It addresses common questions such as:

• Is it truly necessary to maintain a separate version of the toolchain, libraries, and packages for every GNU/Linux project, alongside following a different workflow?
• Can you guarantee that the development environment remains identical for all developers and suppliers, ensuring that builds remain consistent over 10+ years into the future?
• Can the YP assist in identifying the software licenses under which the packages you utilize are licensed?

Hands-on sessions are conducted on target hardware (e.g., Beagle Bone Black Rev. C - http://beagleboard.org/BLACK). Following the training, you will have access to a Docker image containing Ubuntu 14.x with all dependencies pre-installed, along with examples, enabling you to work with the course material in your own lab environment. Please note that this is not an introductory course to Embedded GNU/Linux. You should already possess a foundational understanding of how Embedded GNU/Linux operates, including how to configure and build the GNU/Linux kernel and kernel drivers.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for individuals who already utilize GNU/Linux in their projects and have likely heard of the Yocto Project but hesitated to explore it further, or encountered difficulties in using it. If you are unsure how your daily workflow fits into the YP, or generally find the YP overly complex, this training will help clarify why it is needed and whether it simplifies or complicates your process compared to previous methods. After completion, you will be able to determine if the YP is necessary for your needs. The workshop is targeted at software engineers, development engineers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other professionals interested in the YP, provided they have a solid knowledge of Embedded GNU/Linux.