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Embedded Linux Made Easy - presented by Torizon

Name: Embedded Linux Made Easy - presented by Torizon
Rating: 4.8 (57 reviews)

Getting Started with Embedded Linux: From Beginner to Building Real Projects

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Created byTorizon AG

Last updated 8/2025

English

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What you'll learn

How to get started with Embedded Linux
Customization for your hardware
Modern application development with Docker containers and Visual Studio Code
Use a secure and reliable remote update system to comply with the latest security regulations
Leverage device monitoring to increase your Linux system’s reliability and detect issues before they cause problems
Instruction with our experienced trainer for hands-on training

Course content

18 sections • 85 lectures • 5h 51m total length

Introduction to the training0:57
An overview of the training, including an introduction to the instructor, the training agenda, prerequisites, how to access the training documentation, and guidance on how to effectively follow the course.
About the instructor1:48
About Embedded Labworks0:18
Agenda1:58
Explore horizon platform, its system and horizon cloud, learn to develop, deploy, and debug container-based software with the Visual Studio Code extension, and customize embedded linux images with Car Builder.
What is not included2:03
Prerequisites1:12
Prerequisites include basic Linux terminal use, familiarity with a code editor such as VS Code, and programming knowledge in C, C++, or Python.
Exercises4:43
Follow online instructions to prepare your development machine for four exercises, choosing a native Ubuntu Linux setup or a provided virtual machine image, and use the labs and answers documents.
Recommendations2:51

Developing Embedded Linux Systems5:25
Explore the core components of an embedded linux system—bootloader, linux kernel, and root filesystem—along with toolchains and popular build systems, and examine development challenges from image creation to production maintenance.
The Options1:51
Explore two main options for embedded Linux: use a third-party OS such as Debian or Android, or build your own distribution with tools like Yocto, Buildroot, or OpenWrt.
3rd Party vs. Custom9:15
Compare Debian as a third-party operating system with Yocto as a custom distribution, weighing readiness, hardware optimization, image size, boot time, and security trade-offs.
Preview: Introduction to the Torizon Platform0:54

Introduction to the Torizon Platform1:44
Explore the challenges of embedded Linux and compare ready-to-use systems like Debian and Android with build systems such as Buildroot or Yocto. Learn how the Horizon platform addresses these challenges.
What is Torizon?2:51
Visual overview of Torizon Platform1:09
Explore visual overview of the Horizon platform, using Toradex images and VSCode to build containers, deploy to a fleet of devices managed by Horizon Cloud, with remote update and monitoring.
3rd Party vs. Custom vs. Torizon6:51
Compare third-party debian-based systems and Torizon with Horizon's containerized approach on Toradex hardware, enabling easy provisioning, rapid app deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
Torizon Components2:46
Preview: Introduction to Torizon OS0:21
Preview the major components of the horizon operating system and explore the major features provided by Horizon Cloud in this introduction to Torizon OS.

Introduction to Torizon OS0:18
Torizon OS1:05
Discover torizon os, a linux kernel built with yocto for hardware-optimized performance, offering container-based and non-container image options. Explore remote updates, device monitoring, and horizon cloud integration.
Torizon OS Image Variants3:08
Secure-By-Default Approach1:27
Torizon OS Building Blocks3:13
Explore horizon OS, a Linux-based system using U-boot and the kernel with OS three to manage the root filesystem, and systemd, journal, D-Bus, and Docker containers.
Torizon Update System3:32
OSTree4:52
OSTree Advantages3:50
Explore OSTree advantages: a single object-based repository with deduplicated storage, atomic updates and easy rollbacks, avoiding dual-root partitions by sharing unchanged files as hash-named objects.
How Rollback Works2:23
Introduction to Torizon Cloud8:48
Handson Exploring Torizon Cloud Features0:32

Hands-on Exploring Torizon Cloud Features0:25
Getting Started7:14
Log into horizon OS on a Verde IMX 18+ module, provision the device to Horizon Cloud, and test remote updates, device monitoring, and remote access.
Provisioning The Device24:47
Exercises2:21
Prepare your machine with install instructions, read labs documentation, and start exercise one with device monitoring and remote access. Experiment, provide feedback, and ask questions on the platform.

Application Development in Torizon0:43
Discover how to develop applications in Torizon by using container engine to run containerized apps that extend the operating system, and learn what a container is and how it works.
Linux Containers2:57
Explore how Linux containers package software with dependencies and run in isolation on a kernel, clarifying that containers are not virtual machines and run via a container engine on devices.
Motivations to Use Containers on Embedded6:23
Challenges in Using Containers3:53
Learn how design choices in container images cut storage and memory costs, reuse base images, and run read-only file systems, while tackling cross-architecture builds and license management for Embedded Linux.
How Are Containers Implemented?2:10
Preview: Introduction to Docker0:48

Introduction to Docker0:14
Explore Docker as the runtime engine for containers, building on the concept of containers from the prior video and showing how Docker powers today's operating systems.
What is Docker?1:37
Docker Components and Architecture4:32
Container Registry1:44
Explore container registries as repositories for container images, compare public and private options, and learn why private registries protect intellectual property while highlighting major providers like Docker Hub, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
Docker Hub3:04
Explore docker hub as a public container registry to search, pull, and run images like inject, and assess maintenance by downloads for production readiness.
Preview: Docker Command-Line Interface0:31

Introduction0:16
Explore docker's command line interface and see how it fits within docker architecture, building on concepts introduced in the last presentation.
Docker Command-Line Interface3:08
Master the Docker command line interface to manage containers. Learn to pull and run containers, use Docker help, and inspect versions and engine status.
Images Vs. Containers1:42
Managing Images and Technical Demo31:54
Preview: Creating Containers0:18
Explore the docker command line to pull and run containers, and preview upcoming lessons on building containers.

Introduction0:17
Building Containers11:25
explore how containers use the OCI image format and docker build with Dockerfiles to cross-compile for arm64 targets like imx8, using commands such as from, run, copy, and entrypoint.
Demo7:30
Push a container to Docker Hub, login with docker login, and run it on a device by docker pull and docker run with port mapping, using tag and hash concepts.
Creating Containers for Torizon OS2:29
Preview: Application Updates in Torizon0:31

Application Updates in Torizon0:50
Docker Compose and Demo13:44
Learn to manage a multi-container application with docker compose by writing a docker-compose.yml, starting and stopping services together, and performing updates on the horizon platform.
Exercises and Preview Developing Containerized Applications2:35
Exercise: Developing containerized applications0:16
In this exercise, you will develop a containerized web application that reads and displays the system date and time from the target’s RTC device.
You will learn how to containerize the application, push the container image to a registry, deploy and test the application on the target device and create a package for remote updates using Torizon Cloud.
Refer to the Exercises document, listed in the external resources, to complete Exercise 2. If you encounter any challenges, consult the Answers document for guidance on solving the instructor's proposed tasks.

Requirements

Consolidated knowledge of Embedded Systems and Embedded Linux
Experience using the Linux command line interface
Familiarity with a programming language, preferably C, C++, or Python
Some experience using Yocto Project required
Basic knowledge of GNU/Linux command line tools
Basic understanding of embedded Linux architecture
Experience with text editors such as Vim, Nano, or Visual Studio Code for code editing

Description

Developing software for embedded systems can be complex, but it does not have to be.

In this comprehensive course, you'll gain in-depth knowledge of embedded Linux and Toradex’s user-friendly Industrial Linux platform. These tools simplify both the development and long-term maintenance of your embedded Linux devices, allowing you to focus on building innovative products while reducing time-to-market.

Led by industry expert Sergio Prado, you'll learn embedded Linux through hands-on projects using real hardware.

Learn the techniques that experienced developers use to manage device fleets, execute remote and offline updates, customize images, integrate security features, and more - skills you can apply immediately.

What you'll learn:

How to get started with Embedded Linux
Customization for your hardware
Modern application development with Docker containers and Visual Studio Code
Use a secure and reliable remote update system to comply with the latest security regulations
Leverage device monitoring to increase your Linux system’s reliability and detect issues before they cause problems
Instruction with our experienced trainer for hands-on training

The course covers essential components like OSTree, the update system, device monitoring, and remote access, ensuring your products are both reliable and secure. By the end, you’ll be equipped with practical skills that can be applied immediately in your development workflows and projects.

Designed for engineers, developers, and team leaders working with embedded systems, this course requires a basic understanding of GNU/Linux command-line tools, embedded Linux architecture, and basic programming in C or C++.

Take this opportunity to learn, and optimize your software development process, ensuring your embedded Linux devices run seamlessly, reliably, efficiently, and securely.

Who this course is for:

Developers looking to get started with embedded Linux
Software Engineers
Software Team Leads
Software Developers
Beginner Torizon users

Embedded Linux Made Easy - presented by Torizon

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Course content

Introduction to the training8 lectures • 16min

Challenges While Developing Embedded Linux Systems4 lectures • 17min

Embedded Linux with Torizon6 lectures • 16min

Introduction to Torizon OS and Torizon Cloud11 lectures • 33min

Hands-on Exploring Torizon Cloud Features4 lectures • 35min

Application Development6 lectures • 17min

Docker6 lectures • 12min

Docker Command-Line Interface5 lectures • 37min

Creating Container Images5 lectures • 22min

Application Updates4 lectures • 17min

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