Types of Contributions

Specifications
Specifications

Can be submitted without design files

Design Files
Design Files

Must be based on a current approved Specification

Embedded Software
Embedded Software

OCP Github Process

Reference Architectures
Reference Architectures

Software validations, certifications, etc.

Tested Configurations
Tested Configurations
Case Studies
Case Studies
White Papers
White Papers
Requirements Documents
Requirements Documents
OCP-Centric Content
OCP-Centric Content

Videos, seminars & plugfests

Client Testimonials
Client Testimonials

Contribution Steps

Specifications 

  1. Sign a Contribution License Agreement (CLA)
  2. Present to relevant Project Group(s)
  3. Write a specification using the relevant OCP Specification Template
  4. Address any feedback
  5. Upload to the Contribution Portal with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s)
  6. Present to the OCP Steering Committee
  7. Sign the Final Specification Agreement (FSA)
  8. Publish on OCP Contribution Database

Design Files

  1. Sign a Contribution License Agreement (CLA)
  2. Present to relevant Project Group(s)
  3. Make sure you follow the Design Package Guidelines
  4. Address any feedback
  5. Upload to the Contribution Portal with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s)
  6. Present to the OCP Steering Committee
  7. Sign the Final Specification Agreement (FSA)
  8. Publish on OCP Contribution Database

Software

  1. Sign a Software Contribution License Agreement (CLA)
  2. Present to relevant Project Group(s)
  3. Complete the OCP Software Contribution Checklist
  4. Address any feedback
  5. Upload to OCP Github with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s). Repo will be private.
  6. Present to the Steering Committee.
  7. Repo is made public on OCP Github

Documents

  1. Determine licensing for your contribution (Copyright License Agreement or Creative Commons CC04 License). You can review these agreements here
  2. Present to relevant Project Group(s). Address any feedback.
  3. Finalize your document using the OCP Document Template and the OCP Document Submission Guidelines
  4. Upload to the Contribution Portal with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s)
  5. Present to the Steering Committee
  6. Publish on OCP Contribution Database

Product Recognition

  1. Follow directions for Product Recognition Program
  2. Publish on OCP Marketplace

For other contributions please contact OCP staff for guidance.