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Course Outline
Introduction to OpenBMC
- Understanding the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
- The history of the OpenBMC project and its governance under the Linux Foundation
- Supported platforms: x86, ARM, and OpenPOWER
- Overview of the OpenBMC software stack
OpenBMC Architecture
- The Phosphor application framework and D-Bus
- Integration with systemd for service management
- Entity Manager and inventory management mechanisms
- Key repositories and the relationships between components
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installing dependencies on Ubuntu
- Utilizing Docker containers for reproducible builds
- Cloning the OpenBMC source tree
- Configuring Gerrit for code review
Fundamentals of Yocto and BitBake
- The OpenEmbedded layer structure: meta-phosphor, meta-aspeed
- Grasping recipes, bbappend files, and configuration files
- Constructing a reference image for QEMU
- Managing local.conf and bblayers.conf
Building Your Initial BMC Image
- Selecting an appropriate machine target
- Executing bitbake obmc-phosphor-image
- Navigating the build output layout
- Flashing the image onto 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
Debugging and Troubleshooting
- Addressing build failures and debugging with bitbake
- Utilizing journalctl on the BMC
- Accessing via SSH and console debugging techniques
- Solutions for common porting issues
Recent Updates and Modern Practices
- Transition to C++ sdbusplus bindings
- The new web UI (Vue.js) and bmcweb Redfish server
- Contemporary testing frameworks and CI integration
Requirements
- Basic understanding of Linux system administration
- Familiarity with embedded systems concepts
- Experience with Git and version control
Audience
- Embedded firmware engineers
- System administrators working with server hardware
- DevOps engineers managing data center infrastructure
14 Hours
Testimonials (5)
experienced trainer
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trainer has hands-on knowledge
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Course - Kubernetes for App Developers (LFD459)
A very good and easy-to-use virtual solution (DA DESKTOP).
HEITOR GAVA - Motorola Solutions Ltda
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Lots of exercises
Cesar - Centro Netec Chile
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