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Course Outline
Introduction to OpenBMC
- Definition and role of a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
- History of the OpenBMC project and governance by the Linux Foundation
- Supported platforms: x86, ARM, and OpenPOWER
- Overview of the OpenBMC software stack
OpenBMC Architecture
- Phosphor application framework and D-Bus communication
- Systemd integration and service management
- Entity Manager and inventory management
- Key repositories and component relationships
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installing dependencies on Ubuntu
- Using Docker containers for consistent builds
- Cloning the OpenBMC source code repository
- Configuring Gerrit for code review
Fundamentals of Yocto and BitBake
- OpenEmbedded layer structure: meta-phosphor and meta-aspeed
- Understanding recipes, bbappend files, and configuration settings
- Compiling a reference image for QEMU
- Working with local.conf and bblayers.conf
Building Your Initial BMC Image
- Selecting a machine target
- Executing bitbake obmc-phosphor-image
- Interpreting the build output directory structure
- Flashing the image to physical 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
- SSH access and console debugging techniques
- Common porting issues and their solutions
Recent Updates and Modern Practices
- Transition to C++ sdbusplus bindings
- New web UI (Vue.js) and bmcweb Redfish server
- Modern testing frameworks and CI integration
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of Linux system administration
- Understanding of embedded systems concepts
- Experience using Git and version control systems
Target Audience
- Embedded firmware engineers
- System administrators managing server hardware
- DevOps engineers overseeing data center infrastructure
14 Hours
Testimonials (3)
trainer has hands-on knowledge
- Osrodek Przetwarzania Informacji - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
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That the trainer adapts to our needs
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Course - The Yocto Project - An Overview - hands-on
Practical excersises