Course Description

Welcome to the Hyperledger Besu Essentials course, an in-depth exploration of one of the most powerful Ethereum clients available today. This course is designed to equip Developers and DevOps professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the full potential of Hyperledger Besu in creating private blockchain networks and connecting to Ethereum mainnet.

As blockchain technology continues to revolutionize business processes, understanding how to configure and utilize Hyperledger Besu is becoming increasingly valuable. This course will provide you with practical, hands-on experience in setting up and managing Hyperledger Besu, giving you the tools to create robust blockchain networks and deploy decentralized applications with confidence.

What Students Will Learn

• Install Hyperledger Besu on your computer
• Start up Hyperledger Besu for MainNet
• Create a Hyperledger Besu private network
• Establish a private network with privacy features using Tessera
• Send private transactions within a private network using Tessera
• Gain insights into real-world applications of Hyperledger Besu

Prerequisites

• Knowledge of Java programming language
• Familiarity with Docker and command line/terminal operations
• Experience with text/code editors used in software development or DevOps
• Access to a computer with at least 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended for public Ethereum networks)
• 750GB of disk space for syncing to Ethereum MainNet
• Java 11+ installed
• Libsodium library (required for Orion)

Course Content

• Introduction to Hyperledger Besu and its importance in the Ethereum ecosystem
• Installation and setup of Hyperledger Besu
• Connecting to Ethereum MainNet using Hyperledger Besu
• Creating and managing private blockchain networks with Hyperledger Besu
• Implementing privacy features in private networks using Tessera
• Executing private transactions within a Tessera-enabled network
• Real-world applications and use cases of Hyperledger Besu

Target Audience

• Experienced Developers looking to expand their blockchain expertise
• DevOps professionals interested in blockchain architecture and management
• Blockchain architects seeking knowledge on Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible blockchains
• IT professionals aiming to transition into blockchain-focused developer operations roles

Real-World Applications

• Develop and deploy private blockchain networks for organizations
• Implement secure and private transaction systems using Hyperledger Besu and Tessera
• Contribute to the growing field of decentralized applications and smart contracts
• Enhance existing IT infrastructure with blockchain technology
• Provide valuable insights and solutions for businesses adopting Ethereum-based systems
• Pursue career opportunities in the rapidly expanding blockchain industry

Syllabus

• Welcome!
• Chapter 1: Installing Besu
• Chapter 2: Starting and Understanding Besu
• Chapter 3: Creating a Private Network with the QuickStart
• Chapter 4: Creating a Private Network
• Chapter 5: Creating a Private Network with privacy and Sending a Private Transaction