Embedded Linux Training in Taichung

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. Through this hands-on course, participants will learn how to utilize Buildroot effectively:

• Selecting software to include in the root filesystem.
• Adding new packages and modifying existing ones.
• Adding support for new embedded boards.

Participants will produce bootable filesystem images during the course. Remote sessions utilize the QEMU emulator, while in-person classes can employ either QEMU or real embedded boards selected by the instructor.

Other projects with similar objectives include the Yocto Project and OpenWRT. Please refer to these presentations to determine which solution best fits your requirements.

Course Objectives

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of embedded GNU/Linux, illustrating how its various components integrate. Participants will learn which elements are essential for constructing an embedded GNU/Linux system, where to source them, and how to configure, build, and install them. The curriculum also addresses resources for support and navigates the complexities of software licensing. Through practical, hands-on exercises, you will gain the necessary experience to confidently develop your own embedded GNU/Linux systems upon successful completion of this training.

Description

This five-day training program combines instructional lectures with hands-on exercises to illustrate key concepts in embedded GNU/Linux. It is designed to accelerate your proficiency rapidly. The course covers the philosophy, core concepts, and essential commands required to leverage GNU/Linux effectively, blending theoretical knowledge with practical, job-oriented training.

Instead of reinventing the wheel, learn from an experienced trainer and take home actionable knowledge of GNU/Linux, empowering you to utilize it effectively within your own embedded development projects.

Who should attend?

Managers, project managers, software engineers, hardware engineers, development engineers, systems engineers, testers, administrators, technicians, and other stakeholders interested in the technology who wish to quickly grasp how Embedded GNU/Linux operates. This course is ideal for those who must use GNU/Linux or have the flexibility to determine if it is a suitable choice. It is also beneficial for individuals who have attempted to use Embedded GNU/Linux but are uncertain if they are implementing it correctly, or those currently using a different operating system and wishing to evaluate whether GNU/Linux offers better performance or cost-efficiency.

Delivery Options

While all training materials are in English, the presentation language can be selected as either English or German, available worldwide.

• On-site - instructor-led
• Online - instructor-led
• On-site/Online combination - instructor-led

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

Who should attend?

Engineers interested in Linux kernel development on 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 in Taichung, participants will learn step-by-step how to build an embedded Linux system from the ground up. From building a minimalistic kernel to configuring the bootup and initialization processes, participants will learn the tools, techniques and mindset needed to deploy a fully functional embedded Linux system.

For remote trainings, QEMU will be used to emulate the hardware. Other platforms, including real hardware devices, can be considered on a case by case basis.

An embedded system is a specialized computer system designed for a specific function within a larger mechanical or electrical assembly, typically subject to real-time computing constraints.

Description

This intensive 5-day training program blends practical exercises with expert instruction to clearly illustrate the concepts behind GNU/Linux kernel internals and device driver development. The course is structured to rapidly accelerate your proficiency. Through a blend of theoretical foundations and applied training, we cover the essential processes, concepts, and commands required for writing GNU/Linux device drivers.

Rather than starting from scratch, learn from an experienced trainer and leave with a solid, practical understanding and the skills to effectively apply them to your embedded development projects.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for individuals interested in or responsible for developing or evaluating GNU/Linux device drivers, including software engineers, field engineers, (project) managers, and hardware engineers.

The LEDE Project (Linux Embedded Development Environment) is a Linux operating system based on OpenWrt. It serves as a comprehensive alternative to the proprietary firmware provided by manufacturers for a broad spectrum of wireless routers and network-related 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

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Taichung (online or on-site) 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 in Taichung, 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 concepts with practical exercises to introduce participants to the Yocto Project. It addresses common questions such as:

• Is it truly necessary to utilize a different toolchain, library, or package version for every GNU/Linux project, along with adopting a distinct workflow?
• Can you guarantee that the development environment remains consistent across all developers and suppliers, while still enabling identical builds in the future, more than ten years from now?
• Can the Yocto Project assist in identifying the software licenses applicable to the packages you use?

Practical sessions are conducted on target hardware (e.g., Beagle Bone 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 engage with the course material in your own lab environment. Please note that this is not an introductory course on Embedded GNU/Linux. Participants should already possess a working knowledge of how Embedded GNU/Linux operates, including how to configure and build the GNU/Linux kernel and kernel drivers.

Who should attend?

This training is suitable for individuals who already utilize GNU/Linux in their projects and have likely heard of the Yocto Project but may have hesitated to explore it further or encountered difficulties in using it. If you are unsure about how your daily workflow aligns with the Yocto Project or find the YP generally complex—questioning why such complexity is necessary when previous methods seemed simpler—this course will help you decide whether the YP is right for you. The workshop is designed for software engineers, development engineers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other interested parties who have a solid understanding of Embedded GNU/Linux.