In this self-paced course, you will learn the basic concepts of BlueField DPUs as a platform for accelerated data center computing. Upon completion, you will be equipped with a set of introductory knowledge and skills that will enable you to bring-up the BlueField DPUs and begin using them to develop applications that accelerate your data centers services.

• BlueField DPU Overview and Uses Cases • BlueField DPU System Overview Management with RShim and BMC • BlueField Bundle and Firmware Configuration • Network Interfaces • Running the BlueMan Service

After completing the course, you will be able to: • Describe what a DPU is, its main features and use cases​ • List the capabilities of the BlueField DPU software and hardware accelerators​ • Identify the main components, interfaces, and operation modes of the BlueField DPU • Install DOCA on a Linux System • Manage the BlueField DPU via RShim and BMC • Upgrade BFB and firmware versions • Configure the BlueField DPU firmware settings, such as operation mode, link type, SR-IOV • List the BlueField DPU network interfaces • Install and run the BlueMan service on the BlueField DPU

System administrators, cloud infrastructure administrators, network administrators, network architects, IT managers, and technicians who work or intend to learn and work with DPU-accelerated data center services.

• Basic knowledge and experience in networking concepts and principles • Basic knowledge and experience in Linux administration