OpenBMC Yocto Development: BitBake, Layers, and Build Systems Training Course

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

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

By the end of the course, participants will have produced bootable filesystem images. Remote sessions utilise the QEMU emulator, while in-person training can be conducted using either QEMU or real embedded boards, at the trainer's discretion.

Other projects with similar objectives include the Yocto Project and OpenWRT. Please refer to these presentations to determine which solution best meets your needs.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators aiming to build expertise in Linux administration using CentOS.

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

• Install and configure CentOS 8.
• Manage users and groups, and control and monitor system processes.
• Configure network services and implement security measures.
• Deploy storage solutions and carry out system maintenance and troubleshooting.

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

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

Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Course Format

• A blend of lecture, discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Learn how to develop applications for the Linux environment. In this instructor-led course, you’ll gain hands-on experience with the essential tools and methods for Linux application development, while exploring features and techniques unique to Linux.

This course will teach you how to containerise, host, deploy, and configure an application in a multi-node cluster. It also serves as preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.

Linux system administration is one of the most sought-after skills in the IT sector. 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, or simply refreshing your system administration skills, this instructor-led course will equip you with the knowledge you need.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (delivered either online or on-site) is aimed at individuals who wish to broaden their understanding of Linux system configuration, administration, and the command-line environment.

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

manage networking, system services, user account creation and administration, and more; they will also become familiar with virtualisation, containers, and DevOps concepts.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at individuals who wish to gain the essential 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 many risks and threats that exist, demonstrate how to apply best practices and open-source tools to mitigate or counteract those threats, and equip you with the knowledge needed to detect and recover from attacks that do occur.

Ensuring your Linux systems operate at peak efficiency is a mission-critical responsibility for most Linux IT professionals. This course will equip you with the essential tools, subsystems, and techniques required to achieve the best possible performance from Linux.

This course covers the core concepts typically used to build and administer a Kubernetes cluster in production, using vendor-independent tools. We build a cluster, determine network configuration, grow the cluster, deploy applications and configure the storage, security and other objects necessary for typical use. This course offers exposure to the many skills necessary to administer Kubernetes in a production environment and is excellent preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.

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 instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate 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 New Zealand, participants will learn how to create a build system for embedded Linux based on the 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 effort when building embedded Linux systems.

Description

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

• Is it truly necessary to employ a different version of the toolchain, libraries, or packages for every GNU/Linux project, alongside adhering to a distinct workflow?
• Can you guarantee that the development environment remains consistent across all developers and suppliers, allowing you to produce identical builds today and in over a decade's time?
• Can the YP assist in identifying the software licenses applicable to the packages you utilise?

Practical sessions are conducted on target hardware (for instance, the Beagle Bone Black Rev. C - http://beagleboard.org/BLACK). Upon completion of the training, you will be able to download a Docker image containing Ubuntu 14.x with all dependencies pre-installed, along with examples, to facilitate working with the course material in your own laboratory environments. Please note that this is not an introductory course on Embedded GNU/Linux. Participants should already understand how Embedded GNU/Linux operates and possess the ability to configure and build 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 likely heard of the Yocto Project but have hesitated to explore it further or encountered difficulties in its use. If you are unsure whether and how your daily workflow can integrate with the YP, or if you generally find the YP complex and question its necessity given previous perceived simplicity, this training will help you decide if the YP is suitable for your needs. The workshop is aimed at software engineers, development engineers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other interested parties who have a solid understanding of Embedded GNU/Linux.