OpenBMC Yocto Development Training in Cecil Street

OpenBMC Yocto Development Training in Cecil Street, Singapore

This training provides a comprehensive understanding of OpenBMC firmware development using the Yocto Project. Participants will gain hands-on experience in building, customizing, and deploying OpenBMC for modern data center and embedded systems.

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OpenBMC Yocto Development Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Cecil Street, Singapore. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this OpenBMC Yocto Development Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This training offers a deep dive into OpenBMC firmware development leveraging the Yocto Project build system. Participants will explore the...

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Course Code: EMV48
14Hrs
Last Updated: June 2026

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This training offers a deep dive into OpenBMC firmware development leveraging the Yocto Project build system. Participants will explore the architecture of OpenBMC, the Yocto Project toolchain, and the integration of hardware abstraction layers. The course emphasizes practical skills for building customized BMC firmware images, managing board support packages, and implementing security features. Through a structured learning path, attendees will understand how to set up a Yocto development environment, customize OpenBMC recipes, and deploy firmware on target hardware. The training bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, preparing participants for advanced roles in embedded systems and data center management.

Welcome to the official OpenBMC Yocto Development Training certification program in Cecil Street, Singapore. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 14Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Familiarity with Linux command line and basic system administration
Understanding of embedded systems concepts
Basic knowledge of C and Python programming
Familiarity with Git version control
Experience with build systems like Make or CMake is helpful but not required

Upon completion, participants will be able to independently set up a Yocto-based development environment for OpenBMC, customize firmware images for different hardware platforms, and implement security features such as secure boot and signed updates. They will gain practical skills in debugging build issues, optimizing build processes, and managing multiple firmware configurations. This training equips learners with the expertise needed to contribute to OpenBMC projects and deploy robust BMC solutions in production environments.

Set up and configure a Yocto development environment for OpenBMC
Customize OpenBMC firmware using BitBake recipes and layers
Integrate board support packages and device drivers
Build and deploy OpenBMC images for target hardware
Implement security mechanisms such as secure boot and signed firmware updates
Debug build failures and optimize build performance
Manage multiple OpenBMC configurations and versions

Yocto Project build system architecture
OpenBMC source tree and layer structure
BitBake recipes and metadata
Board Support Package (BSP) integration
Custom image creation and configuration
Device tree overlays and hardware abstraction
Security features: secure boot, firmware updates
Debugging and troubleshooting OpenBMC builds

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an ProgNXT Certification in OpenBMC Yocto Development Training, validating their expertise in building and customizing OpenBMC firmware using the Yocto Project.
Certification demonstrates proficiency in Yocto build system, BSP integration, and security implementation.
Certified participants are recognized as skilled professionals capable of contributing to OpenBMC projects in enterprise environments.

Introduction to OpenBMC and Yocto Project

Overview of BMC firmware and OpenBMC architecture
Yocto Project fundamentals: layers, recipes, and BitBake
Setting up the development environment
Exploring OpenBMC source tree and key components

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Yocto Build System Deep Dive

BitBake syntax and task execution
Creating and modifying recipes
Layer management and dependency resolution
Customizing image features and package groups

Hands-on exercises

Board Support Package Integration

Understanding BSP layers in OpenBMC
Configuring machine and board-specific settings
Device tree overlays and hardware abstraction
Adding new hardware platforms

Hands-on exercises

OpenBMC Image Customization

Building default and custom images
Modifying kernel and root filesystem
Adding application layers and services
Optimizing image size and boot time

Hands-on exercises

Security Features and Firmware Updates

Implementing secure boot chain
Signed firmware update mechanisms
Managing cryptographic keys and certificates
Secure storage and runtime integrity

Hands-on exercises

Debugging and Troubleshooting

Common build errors and solutions
Using BitBake logging and debugging tools
Testing OpenBMC on emulators and real hardware
Performance tuning and build caching

Hands-on exercises

Advanced Topics and Best Practices

Multi-layer project structure
Continuous integration for OpenBMC
Version control strategies for firmware
Community contributions and upstreaming

Hands-on exercises

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Target Audience

Embedded systems engineers and firmware developers
Data center operations and hardware management professionals
Linux system administrators transitioning to embedded development
DevOps engineers working with hardware provisioning
Students and researchers in computer engineering

Evaluation

Continuous assessment through hands-on exercises and lab work
Final project demonstrating OpenBMC image customization
Written quiz covering key concepts and tools
Instructor review of practical submissions

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