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SUMMARY:Live from San Francisco: What's New in RHCSA 10
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the updates in RHCSA 10 with confidence in this focused session. This comprehensive overview is designed to ensure your previous investment in studying for RHCSA 9 is capitalized\, and you’re fully primed for the new features in RHEL 10.\n\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou’re a system administrator preparing for the RHCSA 10 exam\nYou have invested time studying for RHCSA 9 and want to ensure it’s not wasted\nYou’re interested in getting updated with the latest features of RHEL 10\nYou want to maintain your competitive edge with the most current certification\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nHave a clear understanding of what has changed in RHCSA for RHEL 10\nBe prepared to take on the new exam leveraging your existing knowledge from RHCSA 9\nBe familiar with new features and enhancements introduced in RHEL 10\n\nYOUR INSTRUCTOR:\nSander van Vugt is a seasoned Linux trainer specializing in High Availability and Linux performance solutions. With 62 published books\, including bestsellers like the Red Hat RHCE/RHCSA Cert Guide\, and over 20 video courses\, he brings extensive expertise to his training. His approach combines academic knowledge with real-world consulting experience\, ensuring practical and cutting-edge Linux insights. \nHOW TO JOIN THIS SESSION?\nThe upcoming May live sessions are completely free for anyone who registers – a limited-time opportunity before they become exclusive to Living Open Source members. \nConnect with Living Open Source on Slack or WhatsApp for instructions on how to join this live session. \nFirst come\, first served! Join on time to secure one of the 50 available spots. \nBECOME A MEMBER OF LIVING OPEN SOURCE FOR MORE BENEFITS\nCheck out our membership portal and join the fastest growing Linux community in Africa!
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/whats-new-in-rhcsa-10/
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SUMMARY:Rust Challenge 1 - Gentle introduction to programming in Rust
DESCRIPTION:Rust has been voted “most loved programming language” for 7 consecutive years—for good reason. Discover how this powerful systems language is transforming how developers build reliable\, efficient software.\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou’re a developer intrigued by Rust’s growing popularity\nYou’re looking to add a modern systems programming language to your toolkit\nYou’re considering Rust for performance-critical applications\nYou have experience in any programming language and want to explore something new\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nClearly understand where Rust shines (and where it might not be the best choice)\nGrasp the fundamental concepts of ownership\, borrowing\, and lifetimes\nSee how Rust’s pillars of memory safety and zero-cost abstractions work in practice\nHave a curated list of resources to confidently continue exploring Rust on your own\n\nYOUR INSTRUCTOR:\nPascal van Dam is a seasoned Linux and Kubernetes architect with expertise in cloud technologies. As a certified Linux Foundation trainer and IT Gilde Guru\, he excels at making complex concepts accessible through his straightforward teaching approach. Drawing from extensive government and enterprise experience\, Pascal bridges technical solutions with business value\, helping professionals master essential skills quickly. \n\nHOW TO JOIN THIS SESSION?\nThe upcoming May live sessions are completely free for anyone who registers – a limited-time opportunity before they become exclusive to Living Open Source members. \nConnect with Living Open Source on Slack or WhatsApp for instructions on how to join this live session. \nBECOME A MEMBER OF LIVING OPEN SOURCE FOR MORE BENEFITS\nCheck out our membership portal and join the fastest growing Linux community in Africa!
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/rust-challenge-1-gentle-introduction-to-programming-in-rust/
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SUMMARY:Red Hat Summit edition - What's New & What's Hot
DESCRIPTION:Can’t keep up with all the Red Hat Summit updates? Join us for a quick\, power-packed rundown of the most exciting announcements and products to look forward to.\n\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou’re keen on Red Hat’s technologies and solutions\nYou want a deep-dive into the upcoming RHEL 10 product\nYou’re curious about Red Hat’s AI solutions and its future\nYou want to be the first to know about all major Red Hat Summit announcements\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nBe updated on what to expect in the upcoming RHEL 10 product\nHave an understanding of the Red Hat AI solutions offering and its future\nBe updated on any other announcements made at Red Hat summit\n\nYOUR INSTRUCTOR:\nSander van Vugt is a seasoned Linux trainer specializing in High Availability and Linux performance solutions. With 62 published books\, including bestsellers like the Red Hat RHCE/RHCSA Cert Guide\, and over 20 video courses\, he brings extensive expertise to his training. His approach combines academic knowledge with real-world consulting experience\, ensuring practical and cutting-edge Linux insights. \nHOW TO JOIN THIS SESSION?\nThe upcoming May live sessions are completely free for anyone who registers – a limited-time opportunity before they become exclusive to Living Open Source members. \nConnect with Living Open Source on Slack or WhatsApp for instructions on how to join this live session. \nFirst come\, first served! Join on time to secure one of the 50 available spots. \nBECOME A MEMBER OF LIVING OPEN SOURCE FOR MORE BENEFITS\nCheck out our membership portal and join the fastest growing Linux community in Africa!
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/red-hat-summit-edition-whats-new-whats-hot/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Go(ne) in 60 minutes - Go: when you can read it\, you can write it
DESCRIPTION:Curious why tech giants like Google\, Uber\, and Docker have embraced Go programming language? Discover how this powerful yet simple language can revolutionize your development workflow in just one concentrated hour!\n\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou’re a developer or IT professional looking to expand your language toolkit\nYou’ve heard about Go but haven’t had time to explore it properly\nYou’re interested in building faster\, more scalable applications\nYou want to understand where Go fits in today’s cloud-native landscape\nYou have basic programming experience in any language\n\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nUnderstand exactly why Go excels for cloud services\, DevOps tools\, and high-performance applications\nMaster Go’s key syntax and core concepts (types\, functions\, concurrency)\nWrite and run your first Go program with confidence\nHave a roadmap of resources to continue your Go journey\n\n\nYOUR INSTRUCTOR:\nPascal van Dam is a seasoned Linux and Kubernetes architect with expertise in cloud technologies. As a certified Linux Foundation trainer and IT Gilde Guru\, he excels at making complex concepts accessible through his straightforward teaching approach. Drawing from extensive government and enterprise experience\, Pascal bridges technical solutions with business value\, helping professionals master essential skills quickly. \n\nHOW TO JOIN THIS SESSION?\nThe upcoming May live sessions are completely free for anyone who registers – a limited-time opportunity before they become exclusive to Living Open Source members. \nConnect with Living Open Source on Slack or WhatsApp for instructions on how to join this live session. \nBECOME A MEMBER OF LIVING OPEN SOURCE FOR MORE BENEFITS\nCheck out our membership portal and join the fastest growing Linux community in Africa!
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/gone-in-60-minutes-go-when-you-can-read-it-you-can-write-it/
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SUMMARY:“IN ONE HOUR” SESSIONS with SANDER
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our upcoming “in one hour” sessions with Sander Van Vugt. These sessions are designed to deliver valuable insights and foster meaningful discussions within just 60 minutes. We shall have free sessions twice for everyone\, and then later\, there will be a required payment option. \n\n\nThe Living Open Source “in one-hour” sessions provide an exclusive membership benefit for members of the Living Open Source Foundation. Sander van Vugt will start the “in one hour” sessions with one guaranteed session each month. The “in one hour” sessions provide an introduction to the topic for attendees new to it. Attending these sessions will help you learn how to get started with each topic. \nThe sessions below are currently scheduled\, but keep an eye on this page for the most up-to-date calendar \n\n\n\n\nMay 7th\nContainers in an hour\n\n\nJune 23rd\nBash scripting in an hour\n\n\nJuly 18th\nAnsible in an hour\n\n\nAugust 18th\nSELinux in an hour\n\n\nSeptember. 15th\nKubernetes in an hour\n\n\nOctober 21st\nLinux performance in an hour\n\n\nNovember 17th\nAnsible variables in an hour\n\n\nDecember 22nd\nGenAI in an hour\n\n\n\nAccess to the sessions is free for Living Open Source Foundation members\, so become a member now and start enjoying these exclusive benefits.
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/5155/
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SUMMARY:Containers in 1 Hour
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered why everyone’s talking about containers? In just one hour\, you’ll go from container curious to confidently running your first containerized application!\n\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou’re comfortable with basic Linux commands\nYou’ve heard about containers but haven’t started using them\nYou want to modernize your application deployment\nYou’re looking to enhance your DevOps skillset\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nGrasp the core fundamentals of containers\nRecognize how containers can revolutionize your application deployment\nMaster the basic skills to run and manage containers\nUnderstand how Dockerfile helps in containerizing your own applications\n\nYOUR INSTRUCTOR:\nSander van Vugt is a seasoned Linux trainer specializing in High Availability and Linux performance solutions. With 62 published books\, including bestsellers like the Red Hat RHCE/RHCSA Cert Guide\, and over 20 video courses\, he brings extensive expertise to his training. His approach combines academic knowledge with real-world consulting experience\, ensuring practical and cutting-edge Linux insights. \nHOW TO JOIN THIS SESSION?\nIt’s really simple! Just click this link to enter the virtual classroom. \nThe session is organized with Zoom. Never used this before? Make sure you click the link 5 minutes prior to the starting time so you can download and install the required software. \nFirst come\, first served! Join on time to secure one of the 50 available spots.
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/containers-in-1-hour/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:LINUX | CONTAINERS | KUBERNETES FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:The course serves as a crucial milestone for anyone aiming to build a strong foundation in modern IT infrastructure and application deployment. This comprehensive program equips learners with essential skills in Linux system administration\, containerization technologies like Linux Containers\, and Kubernetes orchestration\, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of contemporary software development and operations.  \nWhy take this course: \n1. Master Key Technologies \nLinux:  Powering over 90% of public cloud workloads and the backbone of servers\, routers and other devices worldwide\, Linux is essential for IT professionals. \nContainers: Revolutionizing software development and deployment\, containers provide consistency across environments\, from development to production. \nKubernetes: The industry-leading container orchestration platform\, critical for scaling and managing containerized applications efficiently. \n2. Career Advancement \n\nThese skills are in high demand across various industries\, such as IT\, DevOps\, Cloud Computing\, and Software Engineering.\nProficiency in Kubernetes and containerization opens doors to high-demand roles such as DevOps Engineer\, Cloud Engineer\, or Site Reliability Engineer\, all offering competitive salaries.\n\n3. Build Resilient Services \n\nMaster the skills to develop and deploy applications that are scalable\, portable\, and resilient\, delivering consistent reliability across a variety of environments.\n\n4. Future-Proof Your Skillset\n\nAs cloud-native architectures and microservices continue to gain prominence\, mastering these fundamentals positions you as a pivotal contributor in the ever-evolving tech landscape.\n\n5. Hands-On Learning\n\nAcquire hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and technologies\, empowering you to address real-world challenges and contribute significant value to your organization.\n\nCourse Overview \nThis three-day professional course is tailored to equip participants with fundamental knowledge of Linux\, Containers\, and Kubernetes.  \nInstructor: \nLed by Mr. Sander van Vugt\, a best-selling author and renowned instructor with extensive expertise in Linux\, Automation and Kubernetes\, this course will delve into essential concepts and practical skills. \nLocation: \nThe course will be conducted onsite in Lusaka\, Zambia\, featuring an interactive format. \nCourse Dates: \n\nDay 1: 17th Mar 2025 – Linux Fundamentals\nDay 2: 18th Mar 2025 – Linux Admin Basics & Container Fundamentals\nDay 3: 19th Mar 2025 – Kubernetes Fundamentals\n\nFees & Enrollment: \n\nIndividuals: K5\,000 (Early bird assigned access to online courses and training materials)\nRegular: K6\,500 (after 17th Feb 2025)\nCorporate – (6 Participants): K40\,000 (assigned access to online courses and training materials)\n\nNote: \n\nCapacity: Intake limited to 20 participants\nFor companies with less than 6 staff members or need to add more members\, the individual pricing applies.\n\nCourse Materials:  \n\nCertification Exam coupon per person\nOnline Training and Access to Course Materials.\n\nCourse Requirements: \n\nLaptop: Participants must bring their own laptop capable of running a Linux virtual machine with at least 2GB of RAM. \nThe recommended virtualization platform is KVM on Linux or VMware Workstation.\n\nCourse Content \nDay 1: Linux Fundamentals \n\nLinux Distributions: An overview of popular Linux distributions\nInstalling Linux: Step-by-step installation and configuration of Linux\nWorking from the Bash Shell: Introduction to using the command line interface\nWhy Files Matter: Understanding the importance of files in Linux\nManaging Files: Techniques for file creation\, copying\, and deletion\nEditing Files: Basic text editing within the Linux environment\nFinding Files: Tools and commands for locating files on the system\n\nDay 2: Linux Admin Basics & Container Fundamentals \n\nManaging Software: Installing\, updating\, and removing software packages\nManaging Users: Creating and managing users and groups\nManaging Processes: Understanding and controlling processes in Linux\nManaging Permissions: Configuring and managing file permissions\nManaging Networking: Network configuration and troubleshooting in Linux\n\n\nWhat is a Container? Introduction to containerization\nRunning Containers on a Server: Docker and Podman: Overview of container technologies and usage\nManaging Images: How to work with Docker and Podman images\nBasic Container Management Tasks: Running\, stopping\, and managing containers\nInstalling Minikube: Setting up Minikube for local Kubernetes development\n\nDay 3: Kubernetes Fundamentals \n\nUnderstanding Kubernetes and the Kubernetes Ecosystem: Core concepts and architecture\nRunning Containers in Pods: Introduction to Kubernetes Pods and their role\nRunning Applications as Deployments: How to deploy applications on Kubernetes\nProviding Access to Containerized Applications: Exposing applications to external users\nProviding Persistent Storage: Managing storage in Kubernetes\nWorking with Configuration in a Decoupled Way: Best practices for managing Kubernetes configuration\nSetting up an On-Premise Kubernetes Cluster: Hands-on lab setting up a Kubernetes cluster in an on-prem environment\n\nRegistration and Payments: \nPlease contact us on +260 963 542 263 or email: training@livingopensource.org \nAbout Us \nThe Living Open Source Foundation (L.O.S.F) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting local economic growth by empowering individuals with education and expertise in Open Source Software (OSS). Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Lusaka\, Zambia\, L.O.S.F focuses on delivering affordable and accessible OSS training\, with a particular emphasis on underserved communities across Africa.  \nBy partnering with prominent and leading organizations including ITGilde\, The Linux Foundation\, Pearson Education\, and other key players in open-source technologies\, the foundation strives to bridge the digital divide and drive innovation.
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/linux-containers-kubernetes-fundamentals-training/
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SUMMARY:INTRODUCTION TO ANSIBLE COURSE
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Ansible Course\n \nJoin us for an in-depth Introduction to Ansible course\, featuring over 8 hours of expert-led video training. This immersive learning experience is spread across two days: \n\nDay 1: January 20th – 4 hours of foundational training\nDay 2: January 21st – 4 hours of advanced topics and practical applications\n\nGet started with Ansible for managing Linux\, Windows\, Containers\, Network Devices\, and Cloud. \n\nGet the fundamentals of Ansible and its core concepts\nLearn how to use Ansible modules to manage any IT asset\nLabs in each lesson for real-world applications\n\nAnsible is the leading solution for configuration management. It can be used to automate the management of different assets in an IT environment\, including Linux\, Windows\, Cloud\, Network Devices and more. This course has been built to help developers\, administrators and users get up to speed quickly on Ansible’s concepts and functionality. Learn what Ansible is and how to modify and organize your Ansible set-up\, it is organized\, and explore playbooks\, modules\, content collections and how to use these with variables and conditionals. You will also explore how to manage files with Jinja2 templates\, and Ansible roles to include standardized components in Ansible. Further\, it will look at more advanced topics\, including filters and plugins\, which let you extend Ansible functionality easily. \nEvery lesson contains many practical examples that show how Ansible is used in the real world. At the end of each lesson there is an exercise\, which is followed by an exercise explanation\, which makes this course an ideal solution for getting started with Ansible. \nAbout the Instructor \nSander van Vugt has many years of experience working with\, writing about\, and teaching Linux and Open-Source topics. He is the author of the best-selling Red Hat RHCSA Cert Guide and the Red Hat RHCSA Complete Video Course along with many other titles on topics that include RHCE\, Bash\, Kubernetes\, Ansible and more. Sander also works as a Linux instructor\, teaching on-site and online classes for customers around the world. Sander is the co-founder of Living Open-Source Foundation\, which provides free education in open-source software worldwide. \nSkill Level: \n\nBeginner\n\nCourse requirement: \n\nNone\n\nYour Investment – More Than Just a Training \nYour investment of €300 for Non-African and €50 for African students delivers exceptional value: expert-led training\, real-world practice labs\, and proven strategies that maximize your chances of first-time certification success. \nBut\, what makes this workshop truly special is that 50% of your investment goes directly to the Living Open Source Foundation\, supporting open-source innovation and education worldwide. \nBy preparing for your certification with us\, you’re not just investing in your future – you’re helping build a stronger open-source community \nTime and Date:\nThe training will be on the 20th & 21st of January\, from 5 pm CAT to 7 pm on each day\nMake reservations now by contacting us on WhatsApp (0971 553531).
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/introduction-to-ansible-course/
LOCATION:On-Site
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SUMMARY:ADVANCED LINUX TOPICS COURSE
DESCRIPTION:Turn Linux Certification Anxiety into Exam-Day Confidence  \nWhy These Exams Are Different  \nThere are three major Linux exams: Red Hat’s RHCSA\, the Linux Foundation’s LFCS\, and CompTIA’s Linux+. All these exams are scenario- or lab-based\, which means that unlike other certifications\, these exams require you to be able to run real labs with success measured by your work instead of choosing correctly on a multiple-choice exam. Although these exams all have their own unique characteristics\, there is also a lot of overlap in the topics you need to know and the approach to working through scenarios. \nYour Fast Track to Certification Success  \nThe RHCSA and LFCS Certification Labs Workshop is an 8-hour\, 2-day course designed to help you learn the best strategies and methods for successfully approaching and answering scenario labs in the RHCSA\, LFCS\, and Linux+ exams. Author and trainer Sander van Vugt takes a 3-pronged approach to teaching you core methods. \nReal-World Skills You’ll Master  \n\n\nGauge exam readiness with labs built to test your skills \n\n\nWork through real-world labs that replicate the look and feel of the Red Hat RHCSA\, CompTIA Linux+\, and Linux Foundation LFCS exams \n\n\nPractice lab solutions and strategy in an efficient way \n\n\nOur Proven Three-Step Success Formula  \nStep 1 provides a quick review of the exam topic with an explanation for how this is approached in each of the three exams. \nStep 2 then allows you to work through the lab and test out your approach. Sander will review at least one attendee’s solution live as a way to provide feedback. \nStep 3 is then a deep dive into the lab solution\, noting best practices and common exam traps. \nYour Final Preparation Advantage  \nThis course is your last step in creating a successful study path for taking the RHCSA\, LFCS\, or Linux+ exam. Come ready to test the skills learned after studying the objectives in the exams. And although questions on strategy and approach are welcome\, this is not a course to learn Linux or become familiar with exam topics.\n \nYour Expert Guide: Sander van Vugt  \nWith over two decades of Linux expertise\, Sander van Vugt is one of the industry’s most respected certification trainers and authors. He has personally helped thousands of IT professionals achieve their Linux certifications and is the author of numerous best-selling Linux certification guides and video courses.  \nYour Investment – More Than Just a Training \nYour investment of €300 for Non-African and €50 for African students delivers exceptional value: expert-led training\, real-world practice labs\, and proven strategies that maximize your chances of first-time certification success.  \nBut\, what makes this workshop truly special is that 50% of your investment goes directly to the Living Open Source Foundation\, supporting open-source innovation and education worldwide.  \nBy preparing for your certification with us\, you’re not just investing in your future – you’re helping build a stronger open-source community.  \n 
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/advanced-linux-topics-course/
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SUMMARY:Living Open Source Ansible Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comprehensive 2-day hybrid class on Ansible Fundamentals hosted by Sander van Vugt and Living Open Source Foundations on November 11th and 12th.\nThe course will take place in Amstelveen\, the Netherlands\, with the option to participate online from anywhere in the world. Class times are from 2 PM – 7 PM. \nThis hands-on training is designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in Ansible and configuration management.\nWhether you attend in person or virtually\, you will learn key concepts and practical applications of Ansible to manage and automate IT environments efficiently. \nPrerequisites:\nParticipants are required to bring their own laptops\, configured with any virtualization solution of preference for installing virtual machines.\nBefore the course\, students must download the CentOS Stream image from centos.org and install three virtual machines using the minimal installation. \nCourse program: \nDay 1: \n\nUnderstanding Ansible and configuration management\nUsing Ansible to set up a lab environment\nUsing ad-hoc commands and playbooks\nUsing the AWX Ansible web management platform\nWorking with variables\n\nDay 2: \n\nUsing Conditionals\nMaking Ansible easier by using roles\nManaging files\nUse case: configuring storage\nUse case: configuring users\nUse case: setting up software management\n\nFor in-person attendance\, please contact: pieter.izeboud@livingopensource.org\nFor online attendance\, please contact: events@livingopensource.org
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/living-open-source-ansible-fundamentals/
LOCATION:On-Site
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SUMMARY:Free Instructlab Course
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting free course where you’ll dive into Instructlab\, the cutting-edge Open Source project sponsored by Red Hat.\nInstructlab empowers you to learn and work with generative AI right on your own laptop.\nThis 2-hour session will guide you through the basics of getting started with Instructlab\, exploring the powerful Merlinite and Granite LLMs\, and learning how to add knowledge and skills to these models. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience\, this course is a perfect opportunity to enhance your AI capabilities. \nWhy Attend? \n\nHands-on Learning: Work directly with the tools and models that power generative AI.\nExpert Guidance: Gain insights from an experienced instructor who will walk you through each step.\nOpen Source Community: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about AI and Open Source.\n\nReady to elevate your AI skills? Don’t miss this chance to learn\, explore\, and grow. Sign up today!
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/free-instructlab-course/
LOCATION:On-Site
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Open Source Foundation":MAILTO:info@livingopensource.org
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Instructlab
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an exciting online introduction class on “Introduction to InstructLab AI“. \nThe session will be hosted by Sander van Vugt on May 31st at 5 PM and will last for one hour.\nParticipation is free and will show you how to run an AI on your laptop. This session is for you if you want to explore how generative AI is working\, and how to get started with it. \nregister: https://meet.google.com/mgd-ojzv-oze \nInstructLab is an innovative open source project created by IBM and Red Hat to enhance large language models (LLMs) used in generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) applications.\nIt provides a cost-effective solution for improving LLM alignment and opens the door for contributors with minimal machine learning experience. \nWhat does InstructLab do? \nInstructLab enhances LLMs like chatbots and coding assistants by:\n– Allowing less expensive and resource-intensive fine-tuning.\n– Enabling continuous improvement from community contributions.\n– Reducing the need for large amounts of human-generated data. \nHow does InstructLab work? \nInstructLab uses the LAB method\, which includes:\n1. Taxonomy-driven data curation: Human-curated training data examples.\n2. Large-scale synthetic data generation: Creating new examples and refining them for quality.\n3. Iterative\, large-scale alignment tuning: Retraining the model with synthetic data. \nHow is InstructLab different? \nInstructLab stands out by:\n– Utilizing fewer human-generated examples compared to traditional methods.\n– Enhancing LLMs continuously with community contributions.\n– Being model-agnostic\, allowing supplemental fine-tuning for various LLMs. \nComparison to Other Methods: \n– Pretraining: Involves large-scale\, resource-intensive training.\n– Alignment Tuning: InstructLab uses fewer human examples for significant improvements.\n– Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Focuses on supplementing LLMs with domain-specific knowledge without retraining\, while InstructLab enhances and unlocks new skills. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn about the transformative InstructLab project and how you can contribute to and benefit from it. Register now and join us for an enlightening session!
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/introduction-to-instructlab/
LOCATION:On-Site
CATEGORIES:Tutorial
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