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Developing Board Support Packages for Windows CE .NET

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The goal of this course is to provide developers with in-depth developer focused OAL development driver development BSP build and debugger training for Windows CE .NET.


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Schedule:4 days
Training Presented in:English
Related Keywords:  microsoft   developing   board   support   packages   windows   net 

Training Program Details

Program Outline

Module 1: Advanced Building of a Windows CE Image

The following topics are covered in this module:

  • Directory Structure of Platform Builder

  • The Windows CE .NET Build Process

  • Building in the Integrated Development Environment

  • Modifying Configuration Files

  • Creating a Component

  • Modifying CEC Files using the CEC Editor

  • Adding a BSP

  • Export Wizard

    After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Explain the directory structure of Platform Builder.

  • Describe the build process.

  • Build components in the Integrated Development Environment of Platform Builder.

  • Modify configuration files.

  • Create a component.

  • Modify the CEC files with the CEC editor.

  • Use the BSP wizard to add a BSP.

  • Use the Export wizard to build a self-extracting component.


    Module 2: Advanced Debugging

    The following topics are covered in this module:

  • Using Breakpoints

  • The Real World: Debugging Process

  • Using Remote Tools

  • IDE Debug Commands

  • Debug Zones

  • Additional Debugging Techniques

  • eXDI (Extended Debug Interface)

    After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Describe the use of breakpoints in the Kernel Debugger.

  • Explain the process used in bringing up an image for a new hardware platform.

  • Identify the use of Remote Tools.

  • Identify the different debug commands.

  • Define declare register and use debug zones.

  • Identify different debugging techniques that can be used in Platform Builder.

  • Identify the role of eXDI (Extended Debug Interface)


    Module 3: Kernel Features

    The following topics are covered in this module:

  • Definition of Real Time

  • Windows CE Kernel Features

  • Handling Processes Threads and Fibers

  • Protecting Applications

  • Synchronization Objects

  • Memory Model

  • Structured Exception Handling

  • Optimizing a Windows CE Device

    After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Describe a real time operating system.

  • State the Windows CE kernel features.

  • Describe process thread and fiber handling in Windows CE .NET.

  • Describe how to protect threads from unauthorized priority or quantum modification.

  • Explain synchronization objects in Windows CE .NET.

  • Describe the memory model in Windows CE .NET.

  • Describe the use of structured exception handling.

  • Measure and fine-tune time-critical operations.


    Module 4: Implementing a Boot Loader

    The following topics are covered in this module:

  • Role of the Boot Loader

  • Boot Options

  • Implementing a Boot Loader

  • Sample Boot Loader Requirements

  • Building a Boot Loader

  • Debugging a Boot Loader

  • X86 Boot Options

  • Boot Loader in Manufacturing

    After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Explain the role of a boot loader.

  • Describe the boot options that are available in a boot loader.

  • Implement a boot loader.

  • Describe the use of the sample code provided to build a custom boot loader.

  • Build a boot loader.

  • Debug a boot loader.

  • Describe how the Microsoft provided loadcepc boot loading technology works on x86 BIOS based platforms.

  • Transit boot loader from the development stage into the manufacturing stage.


    Module 5: OEM Adaptation Layer

    The following topics are covered in this module:

  • OAL Architecture

  • Operating System Boot Sequence

  • Developing OAL

  • Required OAL Functions

  • Optional OAL Functions

  • Debugging an OAL

  • Building the Windows CE Kernel

  • Implementing OAL Registry Functions

  • Power Management

  • Implementing Certification Model

    After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Describe the relationship between the OEM Adaptation Layer (OAL) and kernel.

  • Describe the operating system boot sequence.

  • Describe the various aspects of developing an OAL.

  • Identify the required OAL functions.

  • Identify the optional OAL functions.

  • Identify how to use GetTickCount and Sleep functions to test OAL.

  • Describe how the Windows CE Kernel is built: with and without profiling.

  • Implement the OAL registry functions.

  • Implement basic Power Management.

  • Implement custom certification to modify the OAL by using Signfile.exe to create new signatures and correctly implement your application.


    Module 6: Device Driver Architecture

    The following topics are covered in this module:

  • Built-In Vs. Installable Drivers

  • Device Manager

  • ActivateDeviceEx

  • Registry Enumerator

  • Services

  • Bus Drivers

  • DMA

  • Resource Manager

  • Interrupt Model

  • Device Driver Power Management

  • Windows CE Test Kit (CETK)

    After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Explain the differences between built-in and installable drivers.

  • Identify the role of Device Manager in Windows CE .NET.

  • Describe the ActivateDeviceEx function.

  • Describe Registry Enumerator.

  • Describe the Services.exe module.

  • Explain Bus drivers.

  • Identify direct memory access (DMA) in Windows CE .NET.

  • Identify the role of Resource Manager in Windows CE .NET.

  • Describe the interrupt model.

  • Explain power management.

  • Describe CE Test Kit (CETK).


    Module 7: Device Drivers Examples

    The following topics are covered in this module:

  • Driver Source

  • Arrangement of the Driver Libraries

  • Battery and Notification LED Drivers

  • PC Card Socket

  • Keyboard Device Drivers

  • Display Drivers

  • DirectDraw

  • USB

  • 1394

  • NDIS

  • Audio Device Drivers

  • Audio Compression Manager Drivers

  • File System Driver

  • FSD Manager Architecture

    After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Provide the location of the sample source code.

  • Define new abstraction of common sample code.

  • Define Battery and Notification LED driver.

  • Introduce the driver for the PCMCIA controller.

  • Explain the keyboard device drivers.

  • Describe display device drivers.

  • Identify the DirectDraw technology.

  • Provide an overview of Universal Serial Bus (USB).

  • Identify the support for 1394 in Windows CE .NET.

  • Describe the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS).

  • Explain audio device driver.

  • Describe the File System driver (FSD).


    Related Exams

    There is no MCP exam associated with this course.


    Student Pre-Requisites

    Before attending this course students must have:

  • Some knowledge of Embedded platforms is helpful but not necessary.

  • Attendance of the companion course Course 2530 An Introduction to Windows CE .NET is useful but not necessary.


    Student Materials

    The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.


    Program Goals

    At the end of the course students will be able to:

  • Create an advanced build of Windows CE Image.

  • Learn about the different concepts of advanced debugging.

  • Describe the Windows CE Kernel features.

  • Implement a boot loader

  • Identify what constitutes OEM Adaptation Layer.

  • Understand the Windows CE device driver architecture.

  • Work with sample device drivers.


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