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Course Outline
Introduction to OpenBMC
- Definition and role of a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
- History of the OpenBMC project and Linux Foundation governance
- Supported platforms: x86, ARM, and OpenPOWER
- High-level overview of the OpenBMC software stack
OpenBMC Architecture
- Phosphor application framework and D-Bus communication
- Systemd integration for service management
- Entity Manager and inventory management capabilities
- Key repositories and their component relationships
Development Environment Setup
- Installing necessary dependencies on Ubuntu
- Leveraging Docker containers for reproducible builds
- Cloning the OpenBMC source repository
- Configuring Gerrit for code review processes
Yocto and BitBake Fundamentals
- OpenEmbedded layer structure: meta-phosphor, meta-aspeed
- Comprehending recipes, bbappend files, and configuration settings
- Constructing a reference image for QEMU emulation
- Navigating local.conf and bblayers.conf configurations
Building Your First BMC Image
- Selecting an appropriate machine target
- Executing bitbake obmc-phosphor-image
- Analyzing the build output directory structure
- Flashing the image to either real hardware or QEMU
Customization and Configuration
- Incorporating new machine layers
- Tailoring D-Bus interfaces using YAML descriptors
- Configuring Entity Manager JSON for new hardware support
- Modifying systemd service files as needed
Debugging and Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting build failures and using bitbake debug tools
- Utilizing journalctl on the BMC
- Accessing via SSH and console debugging techniques
- Addressing common porting issues with practical solutions
Recent Updates and Modern Practices
- Transition to C++ sdbusplus bindings
- New web UI (Vue.js) and bmcweb Redfish server enhancements
- Modern testing frameworks and CI integration strategies
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of Linux system administration
- Understanding of embedded systems concepts
- Practical experience with Git and version control
Target Audience
- Embedded firmware engineers
- System administrators managing server hardware
- DevOps engineers responsible for data center infrastructure
14 Hours
Testimonials (5)
experienced trainer
Monika Biskupska - Osrodek Przetwarzania Informacji - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Course - Kubernetes Security Fundamentals (LFS460)
trainer has hands-on knowledge
- Osrodek Przetwarzania Informacji - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Course - Kubernetes for App Developers (LFD459)
A very good and easy-to-use virtual solution (DA DESKTOP).
HEITOR GAVA - Motorola Solutions Ltda
Course - Quick Introduction to Hypervisor and KVM
Lots of exercises
Cesar - Centro Netec Chile
Course - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (RH294)
Tyler is very knowledgable and shared his valuable experience in Lustre administration with us.