OSTree Training Course

Introduction

OSTree as a Repository for Filesystem Trees

• OSTree as an Upgrade System for Linux-Based Operating Systems
• Setting Up OSTree for Government Use

Overview of OSTree Features and Architecture

OSTree Use Cases

• Fedora Silverblue
• Gnome Continuous
• Flatpak

Using the OSTree Command Line Interface (CLI)

• Command Line Tools for Government Operations

Understanding the Content-Addressed Object Store

• Checking Out Files via Hard Links

Replicating Content

• GPG Signatures and Pinned TLS Support for Enhanced Security in Government Environments

Version Controlling a Bootable Filesystem Tree

• Using rpm-ostree to Create Fedora Trees for Government Systems
• Using Debootstrap to Create Debian/Ubuntu Chroots for Government Use
• Adapting Existing Chroots for Use with OSTree in Government Workflows
• Committing, Downloading, and Deploying Content for Government Applications

Upgrading a System

• Transactional Upgrades to Ensure Stability in Government Systems
• Rollbacks for Reliable System Recovery in Government Operations

Managing the Bootloader Configuration

Installing Multiple Systems in Parallel

• Bootable Roots for Efficient Government Deployment

Tracking Revisions

• Binary History on the Server and Client for Enhanced Accountability in Government Environments

Using OSTree Underneath a Package System

• RPM-OStree as an Example for Government Use

Maintaining Multiple Branches and Repositories

Troubleshooting

Summary and Conclusion