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SUMMARY:LOScon 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at LOSCon 2025 (Living Open Source Conference)\, the premier event in Zambia focused on Linux and open-source technologies. This conference will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel on Haile Selassie Avenue in Lusaka\, running for three consecutive days from Monday\, June 30th\, to Wednesday\, July 2nd 2025. The event will feature sessions led by industry experts\, hands-on workshops\, and opportunities for community engagement. \nFor more details\, including registration and booking your slot\, please visit: https://events.livingopensource.org/
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/loscon-2025/
LOCATION:On-Site
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Open Source Foundation":MAILTO:events@livingopensource.org
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SUMMARY:Lightweight Kubernetes with K3s
DESCRIPTION:Kubernetes doesn’t need to be complicated or resource-hungry. K3s gives you all the orchestration power you need while staying remarkably lean. Many engineers waste countless hours and resources trying to run full Kubernetes when K3s would serve their needs perfectly. Join this class to start deploying smartly.\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou’re a DevOps engineer looking to optimize your infrastructure footprint\nYou work with resource-constrained environments like edge computing or IoT\nYou need Kubernetes capabilities but struggle with its complexity and overhead\nYou want to set up lightning-fast CI/CD environments without wasting resources\nYou’re interested in managing multiple clusters efficiently across distributed locations\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nKnow precisely when to choose K3s over standard Kubernetes using a practical decision framework backed by real-world use cases and significant infrastructure savings\nDeploy a production-ready K3s cluster in under 5 minutes using the famous one-liner installation and configure it for your specific environment\nUtilize K3s-specific features like the built-in Helm controller and auto-deploying manifests for streamlined GitOps workflows\nImplement edge-specific patterns and learn strategies for efficiently managing thousands of distributed clusters\nFeel confident implementing lightweight Kubernetes solutions where traditional K8s would be excessive.\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. \nHOW TO JOIN THIS SESSION?\nThis live session is completely free! – A limited-time opportunity before these “in an hour” sessions become exclusive to Living Open Source members. \nClick here to enter the Zoom Session \nFirst come\, first served! Join on time to secure one of the 50 available spots. \nConnect with Living Open Source on Slack or WhatsApp to stay informed. \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/lightweight-kubernetes-with-k3s/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Open Source Foundation":MAILTO:info@livingopensource.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lusaka:20250718T180000
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SUMMARY:Ansible Essentials That Drive IT Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Automation saves time. Ansible makes automation easy. This hands-on session will equip you with practical infrastructure management skills that deliver immediate productivity gains.\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou manage IT systems and want to reduce repetitive tasks\nYou’ve heard about Infrastructure as Code but haven’t implemented it\nYou need a simpler way to manage configurations across multiple servers\nYou want to add automation skills to your professional toolkit\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nUnderstand how Ansible can help you manage IT assets more efficiently\, reducing manual errors and saving hours of work\nHave your own working Ansible environment ready for real-world tasks\nKnow how to write playbooks that automate common administrative tasks across your entire infrastructure\nBe able to start implementing consistent configuration management in your workplace immediately\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?\nThis live session is completely free! – A limited-time opportunity before they become exclusive to Living Open Source members. \nClick here to enter the Zoom Session\nPasscode: 539734 \nFirst come\, first served! Join on time to secure one of the 50 available spots. \nConnect with Living Open Source on Slack or WhatsApp to stay informed. \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/ansible-essentials-that-drive-it-efficiency/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lusaka:20250728T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lusaka:20250728T190000
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SUMMARY:RKE2 K8S in One Hour
DESCRIPTION:Organizations need Kubernetes that meets stringent compliance requirements without operational complexity. RKE2 delivers this perfect balance\, and in just 60 minutes\, you’ll learn the fundamentals of this powerful distribution trusted by federal agencies and security-focused enterprises.\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou’re a DevOps engineer or Kubernetes administrator needing to satisfy strict security policies\nYou work in financial services\, healthcare\, government\, or other regulated industries\nYou’re responsible for implementing container orchestration that passes security audits\nYou want to future-proof your infrastructure against evolving compliance requirements\nYou need high-availability Kubernetes that doesn’t require security compromises\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nUnderstand RKE2’s security-first architecture and compliance features\, allowing you to implement Kubernetes that passes strict security audits without weeks of manual hardening\nDeploy and configure a production-ready RKE2 cluster with high availability\, enabling you to run mission-critical applications with confidence even during infrastructure failures\nFind out how to customize your RKE2 install with various plugins using the Helmchart controller feature\, giving you the flexibility to adapt your secure Kubernetes platform to your organization’s specific requirements\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. \nHOW TO JOIN THIS SESSION?\nThis live session is completely free! – A limited-time opportunity before these “in an hour” sessions become exclusive to Living Open Source members. \nClick here to enter the Zoom Session \nFirst come\, first served! Join on time to secure one of the 50 available spots. \nConnect with Living Open Source on Slack or WhatsApp to stay informed. \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/rke2-k8s-in-one-hour/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lusaka:20250731T180000
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SUMMARY:Accessing Applications with Kubernetes Gateway API
DESCRIPTION:Kubernetes is moving beyond basic Ingress. The Gateway API is now setting the standard for application access and traffic management. Join this session to learn how to make the switch and gain more control and flexibility over routing and security.\nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou manage Kubernetes clusters and want to modernize application access\nYou are responsible for secure and reliable traffic routing\nYou are looking to move beyond basic Ingress controllers\nYou want hands-on experience with the Gateway API\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nConfidently replace Ingress with Gateway API for application access and understand the benefits of this approach\nSet up Gateway API with TLS certificates to secure your application traffic\nTroubleshoot and resolve common issues with Gateway API based application access\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?\nThis live session is completely free! – A limited-time opportunity before the sessions become exclusive to Living Open Source members. \nClick here to register for this session\nPasscode Zoom meeting: 178777 \nFirst come\, first served! Join on time to secure one of the 50 available spots. \nConnect with Living Open Source on Slack or WhatsApp to stay informed. \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/accessing-applications-with-kubernetes-gateway-api/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Open Source Foundation":MAILTO:info@livingopensource.org
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