This video announces a new initiative by HP, making several modern multi-core server machines available online for open-source development and testing. These servers provide options to load BMC, server firmware, or boot from a user-provided ISO image. Crucially, the latest NineFront operating system ISO is in the process of being added as a direct boot option. This presents a valuable opportunity for developers to test and ensure their kernels are compatible and function correctly on contemporary HPE server hardware. Access details for this platform are provided.
Summarizing the HP Server Initiative for Open-Source Development
0:08 Modern HP Servers Online: HP has made approximately five or six modern multi-core servers accessible online for development purposes.
0:14 Flexible Boot Options: Users can boot the servers with options including the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), server firmware, or a custom ISO image.
0:20 NineFront OS Integration: The latest NineFront ISO image is currently being prepared to be a directly selectable boot option on these servers.
0:27 Kernel Testing Opportunity: This initiative offers a significant chance for developers to test their kernels and ensure compatibility with modern HPE server hardware.
0:37 Access Information: The platform can be accessed via OSFCI.te (Open Source Open System Firmware Community).
0:54 Project Background: The OSFCI project, focused on open and writable firmware, was initiated by the speaker and set up at HP by Sean Marie Verdon.