Embedded Linux Systems Architecture Training Course

Buildroot is an open-source project that provides scripts to generate a cross-compilation toolchain, a customizable root filesystem image, and a Linux kernel for embedded devices. During this practical course, participants will learn how to utilize Buildroot effectively: - How to select the software components that will be included in the root filesystem. - How to add new packages and modify existing ones. - How to incorporate support for new embedded boards. Throughout the course, participants will create bootable filesystem images. Remote courses are conducted using the QEMU emulator, while in-person sessions may use either QEMU or actual embedded boards chosen by the instructor. Other projects with similar objectives include the Yocto Project and OpenWRT. For detailed comparisons to help determine which solution is best suited for your needs, please refer to these presentations: [Buildroot vs. OpenEmbedded](https://bootlin.com/pub/conferences/2016/elc/belloni-petazzoni-buildroot-oe/belloni-petazzoni-buildroot-oe.pdf) and [Embedded Linux Build Systems](https://elinux.org/images/0/0a/Embedded_Linux_Build_Systems.pdf). These resources are particularly useful for government agencies seeking to standardize their embedded systems development processes.

This training will teach you how to use SysML, the modeling language for systems engineering. In particular, you will learn about block diagrams for structural modeling of complex systems. You will deepen your understanding of sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and activity diagrams for dynamic modeling.

You will also learn how to use specific SysML diagrams such as the requirements diagram and the parametric diagram, as well as the concept of allocation. We will emphasize the need to define a modeling approach that is adapted to the business context and the type of system being studied, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability for government.

The practice will be conducted using the Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) modeling tool from NoMagic.

Teaching Method

• Theoretical presentation illustrated with real-world examples
• 50% practical work with Cameo Systems Modeler on a case study throughout the training

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a methodology for addressing intricate behaviors in software development, particularly useful for government agencies managing sophisticated systems. This approach ensures that the technical solutions align closely with the core business processes and objectives, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in public sector workflows.

This introductory course on Enterprise Architect is tailored for individuals who plan to utilize Sparx Systems' UML modeling tool, Enterprise Architect, for their modeling tasks but lack familiarity with its features, functionalities, and applications. The training aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to effectively leverage Enterprise Architect in their professional workflows, ensuring alignment with public sector standards and best practices for government use.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of building and maintaining an Enterprise Architecture (EA) using the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) version 1.2. Through a blend of lectures, demonstrations, and interactive labs, participants will gain the foundational knowledge necessary for effective EA implementation. The curriculum is designed to align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability, ensuring that the skills learned are directly applicable to architecture initiatives for government agencies.

The LEDE Project (Linux Embedded Development Environment) is a Linux operating system derived from OpenWrt. It serves as a comprehensive replacement for the default firmware on a variety of wireless routers and non-network devices. This instructor-led, live training session will guide participants through the process of setting up a LEDE-based wireless router. **Audience** - Network administrators and technicians **Course Format** - The course combines lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice to ensure a thorough understanding of the material. This training is designed to enhance skills and knowledge for government network professionals, ensuring they can effectively implement and manage LEDE-based solutions in their organizations.

The OCSMP Model Builder – Fundamental examination evaluates the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a basic SysML model of a system. This exam covers key areas such as model concepts and organization, fundamental requirements capture and management, structure and behavior models, parametric models, allocation relationships, and the use of stereotypes. With the knowledge and skills assessed at this level, along with proficiency in a suitable SysML modeling tool, individuals holding the OCSMP Model Builder – Fundamental Certification should be effective contributors to modeling tasks undertaken by Systems Engineering teams using a model-based systems engineering approach with SysML. The OCSMP Model Builder – Fundamental Certification is a prerequisite for the program’s two advanced levels and requires the OCSMP Model User Certification as its own prerequisite. This examination, along with others in the OCSMP series, assesses your ability to apply the knowledge and skills listed here within the context of a system model. As you prepare, it is important to extend your understanding beyond each individual diagram to grasp how modeled aspects can influence or affect elements represented in other diagram types, ensuring comprehensive and integrated modeling for government applications.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of building and maintaining an Enterprise Architecture (EA) using the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) version 1.2. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and interactive labs, participants will gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices essential for government applications. The curriculum is designed to align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability standards.

This course is designed to enhance skills in utilizing the Cameo Simulation Toolkit to effectively simulate behaviors, conduct trade studies, and automate architectures. Additional modules cover requirements verification, the Action Language Helper, and graphical interfaces for simulations. These tools are essential for government professionals seeking to improve project management, system design, and decision-making processes for government applications.

In this instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite), participants will learn how to utilize SysML as implemented in Enterprise Architect (EA) for conducting system requirements analysis and modeling. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand and apply SysML to Systems Engineering projects using a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach. - Identify system requirements based on use case models. - Design and analyze system architecture, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance for government.

This practical training will demonstrate how to efficiently use the SysML modeling language for government. You will explore block diagrams for structural modeling of complex systems. The course will delve into sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and activity diagrams for dynamic modeling. Additionally, you will learn to utilize specific SysML diagrams such as requirements diagrams and parametric diagrams, along with the crucial concept of allocation. We will also emphasize the importance of defining a modeling approach tailored to the context of the organization and the type of system being studied. Finally, we will review the current state of the art in SysML modeling tools for government.

Audience:

Project managers, architects, and system engineers who need to model complex systems that encompass both software and hardware components for government.

Teaching Method:

• Theoretical presentation with examples
• Case study on paper (demonstration of a SysML tool by the trainer)

The course is designed for analysts, designers, developers, testers, and project managers in the public sector. This workshop focuses on problem analysis, design, and documentation systems using UML and Enterprise Architect from Sparx Systems. Throughout the training, participants will explore advanced capabilities of the program, such as MDA, profiles, and XMI, along with best practices that can significantly simplify and accelerate modeling processes for government. Since the training emphasizes the use of the Enterprise Architect tool, it is essential that participants already have a foundational knowledge of UML modeling. For those who need to learn UML, we offer dedicated training sessions specifically designed for this purpose.

The Training Method

The training method consists of 10% lecture and 90% hands-on workshop activities.

This course is designed for government business analysts, managers, team leads, and process owners to equip them with the necessary competencies for developing use case diagrams and scenarios. These tools are essential for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and communicating functional requirements within public sector workflows. Participants will practice creating use cases in the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visually represent the interactions between use cases and actors, ensuring alignment with government standards for governance and accountability.

Description

This four-day training combines theory with hands-on exercises to introduce the Yocto Project. It addresses frequently asked questions such as:

• Is it really necessary to use different versions of the toolchain, libraries, and packages for each GNU/Linux project, and follow a distinct workflow?
• Can you ensure that the development environment is identical for all developers and suppliers, and still produce consistent builds even 10+ years from now?
• Can the Yocto Project help identify the software licenses under which the packages you use are licensed?

Hands-on sessions are conducted on target hardware (e.g., Beagle Bone Black Rev. C - ). After the training, participants will be able to download a Docker image with Ubuntu 14.x and all dependencies pre-installed, along with examples, to work with the course material in their own labs. Please note that this is not an introductory course to Embedded GNU/Linux. Participants should already have knowledge of how Embedded GNU/Linux works and how to configure and build the GNU/Linux kernel and kernel drivers.

Who should attend?

This training is designed for individuals who are currently using GNU/Linux in their projects and may have heard about the Yocto Project but have not had the opportunity to explore it further or encountered difficulties in its use. If you are unsure whether your daily workflow can be accommodated within the Yocto Project and find it complex, this course will help you determine if the Yocto Project is necessary for government projects. The workshop is aimed at software engineers, development engineers, system engineers, testers, administrators, and other professionals with a solid understanding of Embedded GNU/Linux.