Embedded Linux Training in Gaia

Buildroot is an open-source project comprising scripts that generate a cross-compilation toolchain, a customizable root filesystem image, and a Linux kernel tailored for embedded devices. In this hands-on course, participants will learn how to utilise Buildroot effectively:

• How to select software to include in the root filesystem.
• How to add new packages and modify existing ones.
• How to add support for new embedded boards.

Throughout the course, participants will produce bootable filesystem images. Remote courses are delivered using the QEMU emulator, while in-person sessions allow the use of either QEMU or real embedded boards at the trainer's discretion.

Other projects with similar objectives include the Yocto project and OpenWRT. Please consult these presentations to help determine which solution best suits your needs.

Course Objectives

Aim to gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals of embedded GNU/Linux, including how its various components interconnect. Identify the essential elements required to construct an embedded GNU/Linux system, where to source them, and the methods for configuring, building, and installing these components. Additionally, learn where to find support and how to navigate software licensing considerations. Through practical, hands-on exercises, this course equips you with the necessary experience to successfully develop your own embedded GNU/Linux systems upon completion.

Description

This five-day training program combines instructional teaching with practical exercises to demonstrate key concepts in embedded GNU/Linux. It is designed to rapidly accelerate your proficiency. The course covers the underlying philosophy, core concepts, and essential commands required to utilise GNU/Linux effectively, delivered through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Instead of starting from scratch, benefit from the expertise of a seasoned instructor. You will leave with a functional understanding of GNU/Linux and the skills to apply it effectively within your own embedded development projects.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for managers, project managers, software, hardware, development, and systems engineers, testers, administrators, technicians, and other professionals interested in the technology who wish to quickly understand how Embedded GNU/Linux operates. It is ideal for those who currently use GNU/Linux, or who need the freedom to evaluate whether it is a viable option for their needs. It is also appropriate for individuals who have attempted to use Embedded GNU/Linux but are uncertain about their approach, as well as those currently using a different operating system who wish to determine if GNU/Linux offers a more efficient or cost-effective solution.

Delivery Options

While all training materials are provided in English, the presentations can be conducted in either English or German, available worldwide.

• In-person - instructor-led
• Online - instructor-led
• Hybrid (in-person/online) - instructor-led

This two-day course allocates approximately 60% of its time to practical labs, delving into Embedded Linux kernel internals, architecture, and development. Participants will explore techniques for writing and integrating various types of device drivers.

Who should attend?

Engineers seeking to develop Linux kernels for Embedded systems and platforms.

This is a two day course covering all basic principles of building Embedded linux Systems, around 60% of the entire course time is practical hands-on implementation for real world application using the same standards and tools used in industry

In this instructor-led live training conducted in Gaia, participants will learn how to construct an embedded Linux system from the ground up, step by step. The course guides attendees through building a minimalistic kernel and configuring boot and initialization processes, imparting the necessary tools, techniques, and perspective to deploy a fully functional embedded Linux system.

For remote training sessions, QEMU will be employed to emulate the hardware. Other platforms, including real hardware devices, can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

An embedded system is a computing system designed for a specific function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, typically operating under real-time computing constraints.

Description

This five-day training program combines practical exercises with expert instruction to elucidate the core concepts of GNU/Linux kernel internals and device driver development. Designed for rapid proficiency, the course covers the essential processes, concepts, and commands required to write GNU/Linux device drivers through a blend of theoretical knowledge and applied training.

Rather than reinventing the wheel, participants will learn from an experienced trainer, gaining actionable knowledge and the capability to apply these skills effectively in their own embedded development projects.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for software engineers, field engineers, project managers, and hardware engineers who are interested in or responsible for the development or evaluation of GNU/Linux device drivers.

The LEDE Project (Linux Embedded Development Environment) is a Linux operating system built upon OpenWrt. It serves as a full replacement for vendor-supplied firmware across a broad spectrum of wireless routers and non-network devices.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to set up a LEDE-based wireless router.

Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to implement NetApp ONTAP.

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

• Set up and administer ONTAP 9.3 Cluster (3 days).
• Safeguard data through Data Protection technologies (2 days).

In this instructor-led live training Gaia, 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 energy building embedded Linux systems.

Description

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

• Is it truly necessary to maintain a separate version of the toolchain, libraries, and packages for every GNU/Linux project, along with a distinct workflow for each?
• Can you guarantee that the development environment remains identical for all developers and suppliers, enabling you to produce consistent builds identical to those created today, even more than a decade from now?
• Can the YP assist in identifying the software licenses under which the packages you utilize are licensed?

Hands-on sessions are conducted on target hardware (e.g., BeagleBone Black Rev. C - http://beagleboard.org/BLACK). Upon completion of the training, you will receive a Docker image containing Ubuntu 14.x with all dependencies pre-installed, along with examples, allowing you to work with the course material in your own labs. Please note that this is not an introductory course to Embedded GNU/Linux. You should already understand how Embedded GNU/Linux operates and be proficient in configuring and building the GNU/Linux kernel and kernel drivers.

Who should attend?

This training is designed for individuals who already use GNU/Linux in their projects and are aware of the Yocto Project but have hesitated to explore it further or have encountered difficulties in its use. If you are unsure about how your daily workflow fits into the YP and generally find the YP complex or question the need for its intricacies when simpler methods have sufficed until now, this course will help you decide whether the YP is suitable for your needs. The workshop is aimed at software engineers, development engineers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other professionals with a solid understanding of Embedded GNU/Linux.