Embedded Linux Training in Oslo

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

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

Throughout the course, participants will create bootable filesystem images. For remote courses, we use the QEMU emulator, while in-person sessions can utilize either QEMU or real embedded boards chosen by the instructor.

Other projects with similar objectives include the Yocto project and OpenWRT. For guidance on selecting the most suitable option for your needs, please refer to these and these presentations.

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the essentials of embedded GNU/Linux, including how its various components work together. It covers the necessary elements for building an embedded GNU/Linux system, where to source them, and how to configure, build, and install them. The course also addresses where to seek assistance, software licensing considerations, and offers hands-on exercises to ensure you gain practical experience. Upon successful completion, you will be equipped with the skills to develop your own embedded GNU/Linux systems.

Description

This five-day training class combines hands-on exercises with theoretical instruction to illustrate the concepts of embedded GNU/Linux. It is designed to bring you up to speed quickly. The course covers the philosophy, concepts, and commands essential for effectively using GNU/Linux, blending theory with practical on-the-job training.

Avoid reinventing the wheel by learning from an experienced trainer and taking away a working knowledge of GNU/Linux, enabling you to use it effectively in your embedded development projects.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for managers, project managers, software engineers, hardware engineers, developers, systems engineers, testers, administrators, technicians, and others interested in the technology. It is suitable for those who need to use GNU/Linux or are considering whether it makes sense to adopt it. Whether you have already tried using Embedded GNU/Linux but are unsure if everything was done correctly, or you currently use a different operating system and want to evaluate if GNU/Linux could be a better and/or more cost-effective option, this course is for you.

Delivery Options

All training materials are in English, but the presentation can be conducted in English or German, as per your preference, anywhere in the world.

• on-site - instructor-driven
• on-line - instructor-driven
• combination of on-site and on-line - instructor-driven

A two-day course with approximately 60% hands-on labs, focusing on the internals, architecture, development, and exploration of writing and integrating various types of device drivers for the Embedded Linux kernel.

Who should attend?

Engineers who are interested in developing the Linux kernel for embedded systems and platforms.

This two-day course covers all the fundamental principles of developing Embedded Linux systems. Approximately 60% of the course is dedicated to practical, hands-on implementation, focusing on real-world applications and utilizing the same standards and tools employed in the industry.

In this instructor-led, live training in Oslo participants will learn step-by-step how to build an embedded Linux system from the ground up. From building a minimalistic kernel to configuring the bootup and initialization processes, participants will learn the tools, techniques and mindset needed to deploy a fully functional embedded Linux system.

For remote trainings, QEMU will be used to emulate the hardware. Other platforms, including real hardware devices, can be considered on a case by case basis.

An embedded system is a specialized computer system designed to perform specific tasks within a broader mechanical or electrical framework, frequently operating under real-time computing requirements.

Description

This 5-day training course combines hands-on exercises with theoretical instruction to provide a comprehensive understanding of GNU/Linux kernel internals and device driver development. It is designed to quickly bring you up to speed on the essential processes, concepts, and commands needed to write effective GNU/Linux device drivers. The course blends theory with practical, on-the-job training to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.

Instead of reinventing the wheel, this class allows you to learn from an experienced trainer and acquire practical knowledge that you can apply effectively in your own embedded development projects.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for individuals with an interest in or responsibility for developing or evaluating GNU/Linux device drivers. It is particularly suitable for software engineers, field engineers, project managers, and hardware engineers who need to gain a deeper understanding of this area.

The LEDE Project (Linux Embedded Development Environment) is a Linux-based operating system derived from OpenWrt. It serves as a comprehensive replacement for the manufacturer-provided firmware on a variety of wireless routers and non-network devices.

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

Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Course Format

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

This instructor-led, live training in Oslo (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to implement NetApp ONTAP.

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

• Set up and administer ONTAP 9.3 Cluster (3 days).
• Safeguard data through Data Protection technologies (2 days).

In this instructor-led, live training in Oslo, 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 combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises to introduce the Yocto Project. It addresses common questions such as:

• Is it truly necessary to use a different version of the toolchain, libraries, and packages for each GNU/Linux project, and follow a distinct workflow?
• Can you ensure that the development environment remains identical for all developers and suppliers, and still produce consistent builds even 10+ years from now?
• Can the Yocto Project help determine the software licenses under which the packages you use are distributed?

The hands-on sessions are conducted on target hardware, such as the Beagle Bone Black Rev. C (http://beagleboard.org/BLACK). After completing the training, you will be able to download a Docker image with Ubuntu 14.x and all dependencies pre-installed, along with the examples, to work with the course material in your own labs. Please note that this is not an introductory course to Embedded GNU/Linux; it is assumed that you already have knowledge of how Embedded GNU/Linux works and how to configure and build the GNU/Linux kernel and its drivers.

Who should attend?

This training is designed for those who are already using GNU/Linux in their projects and may have heard about the Yocto Project but haven't delved into it further, or have encountered difficulties using it. You might be uncertain if and how your daily workflow can be integrated with the Yocto Project, finding it complex. Why introduce this complexity when things were supposedly simpler before? By the end of the training, you should be able to decide whether the Yocto Project is necessary for your needs. The workshop is tailored for software engineers, development engineers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and others with a solid understanding of Embedded GNU/Linux who are interested in the Yocto Project.