OpenBMC Fundamentals: Building and Customizing BMC Firmware Training Course

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

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

During the course, participants will produce bootable filesystem images. Remote sessions are conducted using the QEMU emulator, while classroom sessions allow the use of either QEMU or real embedded boards chosen by the instructor.

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

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators aiming to develop Linux administration skills 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 distribution derived from OpenWrt. It serves as a full alternative to the proprietary firmware typically provided by manufacturers for numerous wireless routers and network appliances.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will acquire the skills necessary to configure a wireless router using LEDE.

Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Course format

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

Discover the essentials of developing applications within the Linux environment. Through this instructor-led course, you will gain practical experience with the tools and methodologies required for Linux application development, while exploring the distinct features and techniques specific to Linux.

This course instructs you on how 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 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 refreshing your sysadmin skills, this instructor-led course will equip you with the essential knowledge.

This instructor-led, live training, offered online or onsite at Greece, is designed for individuals aiming to enhance their proficiency in Linux system configuration, administration, and the command-line interface.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

managing networking, system services, and user account administration, as well as familiarizing themselves with virtualization, containerization, and DevOps principles.

This instructor-led, live training, available in Greece (either online or onsite), is designed for individuals aiming to acquire essential Linux skills.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be capable of:

administering, configuring, and upgrading Linux systems within the three major Linux distribution families: Debian/Ubuntu and Red Hat/CentOS/Fedora, as well as mastering the tools and concepts necessary to efficiently build and manage an enterprise Linux infrastructure.

This instructor-led course guides you through the various risks and threats present in today’s landscape. It demonstrates how to leverage best practices and open-source tools to mitigate or counteract these threats, while teaching you the essential skills required to detect and recover from security breaches when they occur.

Ensuring your Linux systems operate at peak efficiency is a vital responsibility for most Linux IT professionals. This course equips you with the essential tools, subsystems, and methodologies required to extract the maximum possible performance from your Linux environment.

This course explores the fundamental principles utilized to construct and manage a Kubernetes cluster within a production setting, leveraging tools that are independent of any specific vendor. We will build a cluster, define its network configuration, expand its capacity, deploy applications, and set up the storage, security, and other essential components required for standard operations. By exposing learners to the diverse skill set needed for production-level Kubernetes administration, this course provides outstanding preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.

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

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate to advanced system administrators and automation engineers aiming to automate configuration, orchestration, and application delivery within hybrid enterprise environments.

In this instructor-led, live training session, 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 participants to the Yocto Project.
It addresses common questions such as:

• Is it truly necessary to utilize different toolchains, libraries, and packages for every GNU/Linux project, along with distinct workflows?
• Can you guarantee that the development environment remains consistent across all developers and suppliers, ensuring identical builds can be reproduced over a decade from now?
• Does the Yocto Project assist in identifying the software licenses applicable to the packages you utilize?

Hands-on sessions are conducted on target hardware (e.g., BeagleBone 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 pre-installed, alongside course examples, allowing you to practice with the material in your own labs. Please note that this is not an introductory course to Embedded GNU/Linux. Participants should already understand how Embedded GNU/Linux operates, including configuring and building the GNU/Linux kernel and its drivers.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for those who already use GNU/Linux for their projects and have heard of the Yocto Project but hesitated to explore it further, or found it difficult to use. If you are unsure how your current workflow fits into the Yocto Project, or if you find the Yocto Project overly complicated and question its necessity compared to previous, presumably simpler methods, this training will help you decide if the Yocto Project is right for you. The workshop is targeted at software developers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other professionals interested in the Yocto Project who possess solid knowledge of Embedded GNU/Linux.