The EFI Development Kit (EDK II) is a powerful and flexible framework is a modern, open-source, cross-platform firmware development environment for the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) essential for modern server platforms.
This presentation will provide an overview of EDK II, its key features, and how it can be used to develop robust and secure firmware for server systems. We will cover the basics of EDK II, including its architecture, development process, and best practices.
EDK II is a modular framework that supports the development of UEFI firmware, providing a standardized and extensible environment. It includes a rich set of libraries, drivers, and tools for UEFI-compliant firmware, ensuring compatibility and security. The development process involves setting up the environment, building firmware with configuration options, and testing for reliability and performance. Best practices include modular design for maintainability, implementing security features like secure boot and updates, and maintaining thorough documentation.

This session was presented in OCP Global Summit 2025 in San Jose. You may find the session schedule here https://ossindia2025.sched.com/.