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OSMC 2023 | Behind the Scenes Part 2/2

von Irene Hahn | Nov 14, 2023 | OSMC

As a trainee in marketing, I had the opportunity to attend OSMC 2023 on 8th of November. Today, I will tell you about my first-hand experience at the event and give you a few insights into what happened behind the scenes.

Insights on the Eventee App

To enhance the OSMC experience, we provided our attendees the Eventee App. It was used to create a personal agenda, get updates, connect with other attendees, and stay informed. After scanning the QR code at the back of the participants‘ conference badge’s they signed up easily, and then networked like on Tinder. Swiped through profiles, chatted, and stayed in the loop with the feed’s updates. Planning their individual schedule was also an easy task with the app!

So many Chances to win a Price!

We have also used the app to send out some tips regarding our OSMC raffle. In the giveaway, there was a glass safe with a Lego set inside. Participants had to crack a four-digit code to access the prize. Hints for the number combinations were sent through the app. I have to say, you all impressed me with your quick and skillful solving of challenges, earning some fantastic Lego set rewards. Impressive!

NETWAYS WEB SERVICES, our Silver Sponsor, brought in a fun guessing game. People tried to guess how many M&M’s were in a bottle. The prize was a cool Baby Yoda Lego set. It was tricky and engaging to guess the sweets.

Our Silver Sponsor, Elastic, also had a thrilling price competition. By scanning the QR code on the front of the attendee’s conference badges, they’ve got a chance to win a Lego set as well. Cheers to the winner whose luck was on their side!

Food, Catering, and more Food

Now let’s talk about the food. Brace yourselves because the buffet at the conference hall was a nice feast. From breakfast menus with pretzels to sandwiches, delectable desserts, and vegan options, the choices were endless. And just when you thought you couldn’t possibly eat more, the catering team swooped in with their never-ending supply of delicious treats.

Our Camera Team

A big thanks to our camera team – Cecilia, Tatevik, Björn, and Saeid. They recorded all the presentations, enabling you to revisit them at your convenience on YouTube and in the conference archives. In case you missed this year’s OSMC, it’s a great way to level up your skills.

The Evening Event at Korn´s

And let’s not forget the Dinner & Drinks event at KORN´S. It was the perfect place for deep conversations, establishing valuable networks, and, of course, having a great time together. Grabbing a drink of choice, diving into discussions with the amazing community, and following up with live music – the evening could not have gone better. Even as a non-technical person, I soaked up so much knowledge on monitoring. Thank you all for sharing your expertise with me!

Our Thanks to You

We couldn’t let you leave without showing our appreciation. So, as you headed home, we handed out lunch boxes and a personal OSMC cup, your souvenir to cherish this memory with us.

We hope to see you again at OSMC 2024, where we can continue this journey together. I had absolute fun attending OSMC 2023, and I hope I was able to give you a glimpse into my view of this event. Thank you for joining us, stay tuned!

Irene Hahn

Junior Account Manager

Irene startete ihre Ausbildung bei NETWAYS im September 2023. Sie ist gespannt, wie abwechslungsreich und außergewöhnlich ihre kommenden Aufgaben werden. In ihrer Freizeit malt sie entweder an Bilder rum oder zockt an ihrer Switch.

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OSMC 2023 | Last Tickets – Claim yours now!

von Irene Hahn | Okt 17, 2023 | OSMC

In less than a month, the OSMC will start. Definitely participate in our over 15-year history of OSMC lineage. We look forward to meeting you and the whole community here in Nuremberg!

Grab one of our Last Tickets!

Use your chance to obtain one of our last tickets for OSMC 2023. Don’t miss out! It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn from other IT engineers and architects or get instant feedback on your hardest questions.

Stay up to date about new approaches for future projects!

Be Ready – OSMC is going to be gigantic!

This time we have over 30 open-source monitoring speakers for you, and they are passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. We take pride in our lecture program, which consistently offer practical insights for your business and set them apart from typical vendor presentations. If you are more of a learning-by-doing person, check out our workshops, they are definitely tailored for you!

Let’s ignite your inspiration together!

Think one Step Ahead!

Our primary aim with monitoring is to guarantee the seamless functioning of your IT infrastructure. We want to proactively address any potential issues before they escalate into real problems, ensuring that your IT operations run without a hitch. By preventing downtime, you protect your business.

Join us at OSMC, and you’ll gain insights into best practices that can significantly boost the availability and stability of your IT environment. Learn from international open source specialists, engage with the monitoring community and discover the hottest tools and techniques. Since this, in turn, plays a crucial role in determining the success of your company.

We hope to see you in Nuremberg! Let’s have a great time learning!

Irene Hahn

Junior Account Manager

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stackconf 2023 | Take a Look Back!

von Katja Kotschenreuther | Okt 5, 2023 | NETWAYS, stackconf

It was a blast! With an absolutely remarkable lineup of speakers and an exceptional program of presentations, stackconf stands out as an unparalleled experience. Combined with its great community and audience stackconf 2023 was a full success and an unforgettable experience!

Therefore we’re super happy to anounce that the archives of stackconf 2023 are now available online! Grab the opportunity to dive back into the most remarkable moments of this year’s event. Whether you were present at stackconf or missed out, our archives are your passport to revisiting the event’s invaluable insights and unforgettable experiences.

The Pictures

Take a trip down memory lane by scrolling through our event gallery. These pictures beautifully capture the spirit of stackconf, allowing you to relive the excitement, the connections forged, and the unforgettable moments shared during the event.

The Videos

stackconf is renowned for its enlightening sessions and presentations. With our archive, you can rewatch these videos to immerse yourself in the insightful discussions and presentations, ensuring you stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in the tech world.

The Slides

Access the speaker slides to delve into the valuable content shared by our expert presenters. It’s a fantastic opportunity to review key takeaways, deepen your understanding, and expand your knowledge across various tech domains.

Thanks to our Sponsors & Media Partners!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed sponsors and media partners for their great support at stackconf. Your commitment and partnership have played a pivotal role in making this event a success. We appreciate your dedication to driving innovation and fostering collaboration in the tech community. Thank you for being an essential part of stackconf’s success!

Katja Kotschenreuther

Manager Marketing

Katja ist seit Oktober 2020 Teil des Marketing Teams. Als Manager Marketing kümmert sie sich hauptsächlich um das Marketing für die Konferenzen stackconf und OSMC sowie unsere Trainings. Zudem unterstützt sie das Icinga Team mit verschiedenen Social Media Kampagnen und der Bewerbung der Icinga Camps. Sie ist SEO-Verantwortliche für all unsere Websites und sehr viel in unserem Blog unterwegs. In ihrer Freizeit reist sie gerne, bastelt, backt und engagiert sich bei Foodsharing. Im Sommer kümmert sie sich außerdem um ihren viel zu großen Gemüseanbau.

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stackconf 2023 | Recap Day 2

von Dominik Seidel | Sep 14, 2023 | NETWAYS, stackconf

After a fun evening event filled with drinks, socializing, and even some roulette, hopefully everyone got some rest. Once that first cup of coffee kicked in, the attendees were ready to dive into the second day’s talks at stackconf 2023.

Let the Talks get started!

The first session in room Friedrichshain III of the hotel „NH Berlin Alexanderplatz“ was held by Nicolas Fränkel, who works for Apache APISIX. He introduced the audience to the fundamentals of Observability in distributed microservice systems, which build on the three pillars of logging, metrics, and tracing. He showcased the OpenTelemetry framework, which has become a standard in the industry. As an example, he ran a webshop application programmed in Kotlin and showed the traces of HTTP requests visualized in Jaeger. He also briefly addressed how the OpenTelemetry libraries can be used in other programming languages like Rust or PHP.

Next up was Andrei Pokhilko of Komodor. He talked about the different network protocols used in microservice architecture and how to tune them for better performance. He mentioned some shortcomings of old, established protocols like HTTP/1.1 and the advantages of HTTP/2 or even the brand new HTTP/3. He showed some compelling results from comparisons of different protocols.

After that, Sayan Mondal of Harness took the stage. He is one of the maintainers of the CNCF incubating project LitmusChaos which he presented in a nice demo. LitmusChaos is a chaos enginneering platform that you can use to make your systems more resilient. The web interface is very intuitive. Check it out at https://litmuschaos.io/.

The last talk before the lunch break was held by Phil Williams of Canonical. He made an estimation of the cost of a Ceph cluster running in a public cloud compared to a ceph cluster running on premise on your own hardware. The on-premise cluster costs 50% less in this estimation. At least for big ceph clusters (more than 1 Petabyte), Phil recommended running them on your own hardware.

Then the conference attendees sat down in the dining room to enjoy lunch. As on the first day, there were interesting ignite talks right after the lunch break. At the time of the writing of this blogpost the last talks were held, and the attendees were preparing to make their way back home.

It was a Blast!

As stackconf 2023 comes to a close, we’re grateful for the engaging talks and discussions on day two. We hope you leave with new insights and connections.

Thanks for being a part of stackconf 2023. Safe travels to all visitors, stay curious, and we’ll see you next year!

Dominik Seidel

Systems Engineer

Dominik hat seine Ausbildung zum Fachinformatiker bei NETWAYS im Jahr 2021 abgeschlossen und arbeitet seitdem im Team "Web Services". Dort ist er mit der Betreuung und Weiterentwicklung der Plattform NETWAYS Web Services beschäftigt. In seiner Freizeit geht er gerne Wandern, macht Sport oder spielt Gitarre.

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stackconf 2023 – Recap Day 1

von Andrew Constant | Sep 13, 2023 | NETWAYS

We’re back again with two exciting days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and insightful conversations. This year, stackconf found its home in the vibrant city of Berlin, and it’s a pleasure to be back! Bernd set the tone for the event by extending a warm welcome to our eager attendees, ready to dive into the thought-provoking talks lined up for the conference. With both familiar faces and newcomers among our speakers, this year’s event promises fresh perspectives and engaging discussions.

Here are a few of the talks that stood out for me today. You can find the other presentations from our speakers and their profiles on our homepage or in the event app.

Scaling a Collaboration Service like Nextcloud to 20 Million users with Frank Karlitschek.

The day began with a captivating talk by Frank on the exciting world of Nextcloud AI. Frank gave us a sneak peek into the next update, highlighting the seamless integration of AI tools. What’s unique about this integration is that it’s localized on your server, keeping your data secure. Frank’s talk covered a range of applications, from writing headlines and summarizing emails to generating images and transcribing speech to text. The promise of a Nextcloud assistant AI on the horizon adds to the anticipation of what’s to come.

Open-Source: Open Choice – A DevOps Guide for OSS Adoption with Hila Fish

The second talk addressed a common challenge for many, selecting the right open-source project for their environment. Hila shed light on the DevOps perspective of open-source, emphasizing the importance of aligning an OSS project with your specific needs and pain points. With practical advice and insights, the talk guided attendees on how to evaluate key indicators and make informed choices, saving valuable time and resources.

Acknowledging Our Sponsors

Before we continue, we’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors. Their support has been instrumental in making this conference possible. We truly appreciate their contributions, and their commitment to our community is invaluable. Thank you!

GitOps in Kubernetes with Alex Soco.

Alex’s presentation talked about a popular open-source GitOps Kubernetes Operator, ArgoCD. He explained how ArgoCD leverages the GitOps pattern to define application states through Git repositories. This simplifies Kubernetes management by automatically syncing Kubernetes manifests to target clusters, ensuring they remain in the desired state. It’s a valuable tool for streamlining Kubernetes operations.

Conclusion

As the day drew to a close, attendees not only had their minds enriched with knowledge but also their appetites satisfied with sumptuous food. The quality of the speakers left everyone looking forward to the rest of the conference. But that’s not all; the evening event promises to be a memorable one, featuring our renowned party with roulette—a fantastic opportunity for networking, relaxation, and fun.

In Berlin, we’re not just about sharing insights; we’re also about creating lasting memories. Stay tuned for more updates from the Berlin conference as we continue our journey of discovery, learning, and celebration.