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Course Outline
Introduction to OpenBMC
- Definition and function of a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
- History of the OpenBMC project and governance by the Linux Foundation
- Supported hardware platforms: x86, ARM, and OpenPOWER
- Summary of the OpenBMC software stack
OpenBMC Architecture
- The Phosphor application framework and D-Bus communication
- Integration with systemd for service management
- Role of the Entity Manager in inventory management
- Key repositories and their inter-component relationships
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installing necessary dependencies on Ubuntu
- Leveraging Docker containers to ensure reproducible builds
- Cloning the OpenBMC source repository
- Configuring Gerrit for code review processes
Basics of Yocto and BitBake
- Structure of the OpenEmbedded layer, including meta-phosphor and meta-aspeed
- Understanding recipes, bbappend files, and configuration settings
- Constructing a reference image for QEMU
- Managing local.conf and bblayers.conf files
Creating Your First BMC Image
- Choosing a machine target
- Executing the command 'bitbake obmc-phosphor-image'
- Navigating the build output directory structure
- Flashing the generated image onto real hardware or QEMU
Customization and Configuration
- Incorporating new machine layers
- Tailoring D-Bus interfaces using YAML descriptors
- Configuring the Entity Manager via JSON for new hardware support
- Modifying systemd service files as needed
Debugging and Troubleshooting
- Addressing build failures and debugging with bitbake
- Utilizing journalctl on the BMC
- Accessing via SSH and performing console debugging
- Common porting challenges and their solutions
Recent Updates and Modern Practices
- Transition to C++ sdbusplus bindings
- Introduction of the new web UI (built with Vue.js) and the bmcweb Redfish server
- Modern testing frameworks and Continuous Integration (CI) integration
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of Linux system administration
- Knowledge of embedded systems principles
- Proficiency in using Git and version control systems
Target Audience
- Firmware engineers working with embedded systems
- System administrators managing server hardware
- DevOps engineers responsible for data center infrastructure
14 Hours
Testimonials (4)
experienced trainer
Monika Biskupska - Osrodek Przetwarzania Informacji - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
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trainer has hands-on knowledge
- Osrodek Przetwarzania Informacji - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Course - Kubernetes for App Developers (LFD459)
A very good and easy-to-use virtual solution (DA DESKTOP).
HEITOR GAVA - Motorola Solutions Ltda
Course - Quick Introduction to Hypervisor and KVM
Tyler is very knowledgable and shared his valuable experience in Lustre administration with us.
