This 3-day seminar focuses on how Linux has been adapted for use in embedded environments, with specific emphasis on the ARM architecture. Through extensive hands-on lab work, you learn how to install a cross-development environment, build a compact version of Linux for an embedded device, install the build on the target system, and test its operation. You’ll create and test programs that exercise I/O as well as networking applications and also explore real-time extensions.
The course begins with a complete, simple, project that walks the attendees through the entire process of creating a special version of the Linux kernel, populating a root file system, including just the libraries that are needed, and constructing a custom boot sequence.
Each participant receives a CD with a complete Linux kernel distribution, including source code, and ARM cross-development toolkit, which provides an ideal platform for embedding Linux into a wide range of consumer and industrial devices.
Participants will have available for use during the class an ARM-based target single-board computer (SBC) kit.
The course covers the key issues in embedding Linux. Such questions as: why Linux and how to embed Linux are examined. The attendees will gain experience in developing applications and system programs.
Attendees will spend approximately 50 percent of the class time actually gaining hands-on experience with these topics, with personal attention and insider knowledge from an experienced embedded Linux developer.
Course Objectives
• To provide an understanding of the essentials of embedded Linux.
• To give you practical experience in developing an embedded Linux system.
The following modules will be covered during the class:
Introduction
Embedded Application Programming
Linux and Real-time
Class Duration: Three days
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Prerequisites: The course is designed for embedded engineers who are new to embedded Linux. Attendees should have experience with the C programming language, processor architectures, memory management and basic Unix knowledge.
Attendees should optionally consider coming to our one-day Eclipse Jumpstart class offered the day after this three-day class.
If you have any questions about the difficulty level of the class, please contact us at: classes (at) linuxcertified.com
Optional: All attendees will get a Linux laptop to be used during the class. You have the option of purchasing this laptop with an additional course fee.
On-site: If you would like to arrange an on-site Embedded Linux class, please contact us at: classes (at) linuxcertified.com
If you don't see this class scheduled in the timeframe/place of your preference, please let us know your preference for timeframe (which month etc.) and any particular geography preference. Send email with your interest to classes@linuxcertified.com
