OpenBMC Fundamentals: Building and Customizing BMC Firmware Training Course

Buildroot is an open-source initiative featuring scripts designed to create a cross-compilation toolchain, a tailored root filesystem image, and a Linux kernel suitable for embedded devices. In this hands-on session, attendees will acquire the skills to:

• Select software components for inclusion in the root filesystem.
• Integrate new packages and modify existing ones.
• Extend support for additional embedded boards.

Participants will generate bootable filesystem images throughout the course. For remote learning, the QEMU emulator is utilized, whereas in-person classes allow the use of either QEMU or real embedded boards selected by the instructor.

Other projects with comparable objectives include the Yocto Project and OpenWRT. Please refer to these presentations to help determine the most suitable option for your requirements.

This instructor-led live training in Malaysia (online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate-level system administrators looking 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, as well as control and monitor system processes.
• Set up network services and enhance 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 alternative to the proprietary firmware typically supplied by manufacturers for a broad spectrum of wireless routers and non-network devices.

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

Target Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Course Format

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

Discover how to develop applications within the Linux environment. This instructor-led course provides hands-on experience with the essential tools and methodologies for Linux application development, while highlighting features and techniques that are unique to Linux.

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

Linux system administration remains one of the most sought-after skills in the IT industry. Whether your goal is to prepare expertly for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administration (LFCS) certification, acquire the training needed to launch a new career in Linux IT, transition from another platform to Linux, or simply refresh your system administrator skills, this instructor-led course will provide you with the essential knowledge.

This instructor-led, live training, delivered Malaysia (online or onsite), targets individuals aiming to expand their expertise in Linux system configuration, administration, and the command-line environment.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

manage networking, system services, user account creation and administration, and other critical tasks, while also gaining familiarity with virtualization, containers, and DevOps concepts.

This instructor-led, live training in Malaysia (online or onsite) is designed for individuals seeking to gain essential Linux skills.

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 present, demonstrate how to apply best practices and open-source tools to mitigate or neutralise these threats, and equip you with the knowledge required to detect and recover from attacks that do occur.

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

This course explores the fundamental concepts essential for building and managing a Kubernetes cluster in a production environment, utilizing vendor-independent tools. Participants will construct a cluster, establish network configurations, scale the cluster, deploy applications, and configure storage, security, and other objects required for standard operations. This course provides comprehensive exposure to the diverse skills needed for Kubernetes administration in production settings and serves as excellent preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.

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

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced 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 Malaysia, participants will learn how to establish a build system for embedded Linux based on the Yocto Project.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of a Yocto Project build system, including recipes, metadata, and layers.
• Construct a Linux image and execute it via emulation.
• Streamline the process of building embedded Linux systems to save time and effort.

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 maintain a separate toolchain, library, or package version for every GNU/Linux project, along with a distinct workflow?
• Can you guarantee that the development environment remains consistent across all developers and suppliers, enabling identical builds to be produced consistently over the next decade and beyond?
• Can the YP assist in identifying the software licenses governing the packages you utilize?

Practical sessions are conducted on target hardware (e.g., Beagle Bone Black Rev. C - http://beagleboard.org/BLACK). Upon completion of the training, you will receive a Docker image containing Ubuntu 14.x with all necessary dependencies pre-installed, along with course examples, allowing you to practice the material in your own lab environments. Please note that this course is not an introduction to Embedded GNU/Linux. Participants should already possess a solid understanding of Embedded GNU/Linux, including how to configure and build the GNU/Linux kernel and its drivers.

Who should attend?

This workshop is ideal for those who already use GNU/Linux in their projects and have heard of the Yocto Project but hesitated to explore it further or found it challenging to implement. If you are unsure how your daily workflow aligns with the YP and generally find the YP complex, wondering why additional complexity is needed when things worked before, this training will help you decide whether the YP is right for you. The workshop is designed for software engineers, development engineers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other stakeholders interested in the YP, provided they have a strong foundation in Embedded GNU/Linux.