OpenBMC Fundamentals: Building and Customizing BMC Firmware Training Course

Buildroot is an open-source project featuring scripts that 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 learn how to leverage Buildroot to:

• Select 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 produce bootable filesystem images. For remote learning, the QEMU emulator is utilized, while classroom sessions allow for the use of either QEMU or real embedded boards selected by the instructor.

Other projects with similar objectives include the Yocto project and OpenWRT. Participants are encouraged to review these presentations to determine which tool best suits their requirements.

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators who wish to develop their 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 operating system derived from OpenWrt. It serves as a comprehensive alternative to the factory-provided firmware for numerous wireless routers and non-network devices.

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

Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Format of the course

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

Discover the essentials of developing applications within the Linux environment. This instructor-led course provides practical experience with the critical tools and techniques required for Linux application development, highlighting features and methodologies unique to the Linux platform.

This course equips you with the skills to containerize, host, deploy, and configure applications within a multi-node cluster. It also acts as preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.

Linux system administration is one of 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 provides the essential knowledge you need.

This instructor-led, live training, delivered in Bulgaria (online or onsite), is aimed at individuals who wish to expand their expertise in Linux system configuration, administration, and command-line operations.

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

manage networking, system services, user account creation and administration, and more; they will also familiarize themselves with virtualization, containers, and DevOps concepts.

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is aimed at individuals who desire to gain the necessary skills of Linux

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

administer, configure, and upgrade Linux systems running one of the three major Linux 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 will guide you through the various risks and threats that exist, demonstrate how to use best practices and other open-source tools to mitigate or counteract those threats, and teach you what you need to know to detect and recover from those attacks that do happen.

Ensuring your Linux systems operate at peak efficiency is a vital task for most Linux IT professionals. This course provides instruction on the essential tools, subsystems, and techniques required to maximize the performance potential of Linux.

This course explores the fundamental concepts essential for constructing and managing a Kubernetes cluster in a production setting, utilizing vendor-neutral tools. We establish the cluster, define network configurations, scale the infrastructure, deploy applications, and configure storage, security, and other requisite components for standard operations. This program provides comprehensive exposure to the diverse skill set required for administering Kubernetes in production environments, serving as outstanding preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) examination.

This instructor-led course provides skills and knowledge across a broad range of best practices for securing container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment, and runtime.

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

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

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

• Comprehend the fundamental principles of a Yocto Project build system, including recipes, metadata, and layers.
• Create a Linux image and operate it under emulation.
• Reduce the time and effort required for building embedded Linux systems.

Description

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

• Is it truly necessary to employ a distinct version of the toolchain, libraries, and packages for every GNU/Linux project, alongside a different workflow?
• Can you guarantee that the development environment remains identical for all developers and suppliers, allowing you to reproduce the same builds consistently for the next 10+ years?
• Can the YP assist in identifying the software licenses governing the packages you utilize?

Hands-on sessions are conducted on target hardware (e.g., BeagleBone Black Rev. C - http://beagleboard.org/BLACK). Upon completing the training, you will be provided with a Docker image containing Ubuntu 14.x and all necessary dependencies pre-installed, along with examples, enabling you to engage with the course material in your own lab environment. Please note that this course does not serve as an introduction to Embedded GNU/Linux. Participants should already possess a foundational understanding of how Embedded GNU/Linux operates, including configuring and building the GNU/Linux kernel and its drivers.

Who should attend?

This training is designed for individuals who currently use GNU/Linux for their projects and are aware of the Yocto Project but may have hesitated to explore it in depth or struggled with its implementation. If you are unsure whether and how your daily workflow can integrate with the YP, or if you find the YP overly complex, this course will help you determine if the YP meets your needs. The workshop is tailored for software engineers, developers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other interested parties who have a solid knowledge of Embedded GNU/Linux.