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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 messaging
- Integration with systemd and service management
- Entity Manager and inventory management functionalities
- Key repositories and component relationships
Development Environment Setup
- Installing dependencies on Ubuntu
- Utilizing Docker containers for reproducible builds
- Cloning the OpenBMC source tree
- Setting up Gerrit for code review processes
Yocto and BitBake Basics
- OpenEmbedded layer structure: meta-phosphor, meta-aspeed
- Understanding recipes, bbappend files, and configuration parameters
- Building a reference image for QEMU
- Working with local.conf and bblayers.conf
Building Your First BMC Image
- Selecting a machine target
- Executing bitbake obmc-phosphor-image
- Interpreting the build output layout
- Flashing the image to physical hardware or QEMU
Customization and Configuration
- Adding new machine layers
- Customizing D-Bus interfaces using YAML descriptors
- Configuring Entity Manager JSON for new hardware
- 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
- Migration to C++ sdbusplus bindings
- New web UI (Vue.js) and bmcweb Redfish server
- Modern testing frameworks and CI integration
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of Linux system administration
- Familiarity with embedded systems concepts
- Proficiency with Git and version control systems
Audience
- Embedded firmware engineers
- System administrators managing server hardware
- DevOps engineers overseeing data center infrastructure
14 Hours
Testimonials (3)
experienced trainer
Monika Biskupska - Osrodek Przetwarzania Informacji - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Course - Kubernetes Security Fundamentals (LFS460)
trainer has hands-on knowledge
- Osrodek Przetwarzania Informacji - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Course - Kubernetes for App Developers (LFD459)
Practical excersises