OpenBMC Fundamentals: Building and Customizing BMC Firmware Training Course

Buildroot is an open-source initiative comprising 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 acquire the skills to utilize Buildroot effectively:

• Selecting software packages to include in the root filesystem.
• Adding new packages and modifying existing ones.
• Introducing support for new embedded hardware boards.

Participants will create bootable filesystem images during the course. Remote sessions are conducted using the QEMU emulator, while in-person classes may utilize either QEMU or actual embedded boards selected by the instructor.

For projects with similar objectives, consider the Yocto project and OpenWRT. Refer to these presentations to help determine which build system best suits your specific needs.

This instructor-led live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators aiming to enhance 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, as well as 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 proprietary firmware typically provided by vendors for a wide array of wireless routers and non-networking devices.

During this instructor-led live training, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to configure a LEDE-based wireless router.

Target Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Course Format

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

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

This course provides instruction on containerizing, hosting, deploying, and configuring applications within a multi-node cluster. It is also designed to prepare learners for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification exam.

Linux system administration is a highly sought-after skill in the IT industry. Whether you are preparing for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administration (LFCS) certification, looking to launch a new career in Linux IT, transitioning from another platform, or simply refreshing your sysadmin skills, this instructor-led course provides the essential knowledge you need.

This instructor-led, live training, available online or on-site in Slovakia, is designed for individuals aiming to expand their expertise in Linux system configuration, administration, and command-line environments.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

manage networking, system services, and user account creation and administration, as well as familiarize themselves with virtualization, containers, and DevOps concepts.

This instructor-led, live training delivered in Slovakia (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 required to efficiently build and manage an enterprise Linux infrastructure.

This instructor-led course provides a comprehensive overview of various risks and threats, demonstrating how to leverage best practices and open-source tools to mitigate or counteract these dangers. It also covers essential knowledge for detecting and recovering from security incidents.

Maintaining peak performance for Linux systems is a vital responsibility for most Linux IT professionals. This course equips you with the essential tools, subsystems, and techniques required to extract maximum performance from Linux environments.

This course addresses the fundamental concepts required to build and manage a Kubernetes cluster in a production environment, utilizing vendor-neutral tools. Participants will construct a cluster, establish network configurations, scale the infrastructure, deploy applications, and configure essential components such as storage and security. The curriculum provides comprehensive exposure to the diverse skills needed for Kubernetes administration in production settings and serves as an excellent foundation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.

This instructor-led course delivers skills and knowledge covering a wide array of best practices for securing container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms throughout the build, deployment, and runtime phases.

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

In this instructor-led, live training in Slovakia, 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 program integrates theoretical concepts with practical exercises to introduce participants to the Yocto Project.
It addresses common inquiries such as:

• Is it truly necessary to utilize 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, while ensuring that builds remain reproducible in the same manner today as they will be ten years from now?
• Can the YP assist in determining the software licenses under which the packages you utilize are distributed?

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

Who should attend?

This course is designed for individuals who already utilize GNU/Linux for their projects and have likely heard of the Yocto Project but have hesitated to explore it further or found it difficult to use. It addresses concerns regarding how daily workflows can be adapted to the YP and the perception that the YP is overly complex. Why adopt such a system when previous methods were (supposedly) simpler? After completing the training, you will be equipped to decide whether the YP is suitable for your needs. The workshop targets software engineers, development engineers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other interested parties with a solid foundation in Embedded GNU/Linux.