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SUMMARY:SUSE Micro-OS in an hour
DESCRIPTION:Build Bulletproof Kubernetes Infrastructure \nSystem updates\, breaking your Kubernetes clusters\, is now a thing of the past. In just 60 minutes\, you’ll discover how SUSE Micro-OS delivers a rock-solid\, immutable infrastructure that practically manages itself.  \nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou manage Linux servers or Kubernetes clusters and want a lean\, reliable host OS\nYou need consistent\, reproducible node builds without manual steps\nYou run k3s or RKE2 and want a minimal\, secure operating system under it\nYou care about safe updates\, quick rollback\, and zero configuration drift\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nMaster automated provisioning techniques using both Combustion and Ignition configuration systems\, allowing you to deploy production-ready Micro-OS nodes with zero manual intervention\nDeploy high-availability Kubernetes clusters on Micro-OS using both K3s and RKE2\, giving you options for both lightweight edge deployments and security-hardened environments\nImplement atomic updates with automatic rollback capabilities\, eliminating the fear of system updates breaking your infrastructure\n\nPREREQUISITES\n\nBasic Linux command line experience\nSome experience with Kubernetes (though not required to benefit from the session)\nAbility to run local VMs with KVM or libvirt or access to a lab environment\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 register for this session\nPasscode Zoom meeting:520445 \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. \n 
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/suse-micro-os-in-an-hour/
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SUMMARY:Linux Performance in an hour
DESCRIPTION:Slow Linux servers drain productivity and patience. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Join this session and in just one hour you’ll have a systematic approach to performance tuning that pinpoints bottlenecks and gets your systems running smoothly again. \nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou manage Linux servers and want faster\, more reliable systems\nYou need a structured way to diagnose CPU\, memory\, disk\, and network issues\nYou prefer practical commands over theory\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO\n\nIdentify bottlenecks in Linux performance\, so you know exactly where to focus your efforts for the biggest gains\nApply quick fixes to improve performance\, using targeted tuning for CPU scheduling\, memory pressure\, disk I O\, and network throughput\nUse the proc interface with confidence to monitor and optimize performance\, reading key files the right way and turning insights into actions\n\nPREREQUISITES\n\nBasic Linux command line experience\nAccess to a test system or lab environment\nWillingness to run diagnostic tools and apply changes\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: 556744\n \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/linux-performance-in-an-hour/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Open Source Foundation":MAILTO:events@livingopensource.org
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SUMMARY:Deploy K3s On Micro-OS
DESCRIPTION:Lightweight Kubernetes made simple \n  \nWant Kubernetes without the complexity? In just 60 minutes\, you’ll build a production-ready K3s cluster on SUSE Micro-OS that’s lightweight\, secure\, and practically maintains itself. Perfect for edge computing\, IoT deployments\, or simply learning Kubernetes without the overhead of full distributions. \nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou need Kubernetes but want to avoid the overhead of full distributions\nYou manage edge infrastructure\, IoT fleets\, or resource-constrained environments\nYou’re looking to automate infrastructure deployment and eliminate manual setup\nYou want to build reliable development clusters or home labs with minimal maintenance\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nHave a fully functional K3s cluster deployed on MicroOS from scratch\, following step-by-step instructions with automation scripts you can immediately reuse for your own deployments\nMaster automated provisioning workflows using KVM/libvirt that can provision multiple K3s nodes in minutes\, complete with network configuration\, SSH access\, and security settings\nBe capable to implement production deployment patterns including high-availability setups with embedded etcd\, external load balancer configuration\, and proper security hardening\nGain valuable troubleshooting skills for the unique challenges when K3s meets MicroOS’s immutable filesystem\, saving you hours of trial and error in real deployments\n\nPREREQUISITES\n\nBasic Linux command line familiarity\nSome exposure to virtualization concepts (helpful\, but not required)\nInterest in lightweight Kubernetes deployments\nA computer capable of running virtual machines for hands-on practice\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 register for this session\nPasscode Zoom meeting:956878 \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. \n 
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/deploy-k3s-on-micro-os/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Open Source Foundation":MAILTO:info@livingopensource.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lusaka:20251022T180000
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SUMMARY:Automate Linux Tasks
DESCRIPTION:Stop running the same Linux commands manually. Learn to schedule tasks that run reliably on their own\, optimize resource usage\, and free up your time for higher-value work in just one hour. \nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou’re a system administrator tired of running the same commands manually\nYou’re a developer or DevOps engineer looking to automate deployments and maintenance\nYou need backups\, updates\, and monitoring to run consistently without babysitting\nYou want to optimize resource usage by running heavy jobs during off-peak hours\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nAutomate repetitive tasks using cron and systemd timers\, eliminating manual intervention and the risk of human error that comes with running commands by hand\nSchedule resource-intensive jobs like backups and database dumps to run during off-peak hours\, ensuring optimal performance for users during working hours\nBuild reliable task schedules that guarantee execution at the right time\, giving you consistency and peace of mind that critical jobs will run even when you’re not watching\n\nPREREQUISITES\n\nBasic Linux command line experience\nFamiliarity with common system administration tasks\nAccess to a Linux system for hands-on practice\n\nYOUR INSTRUCTOR:\nMakanaka Tota is a results-driven Technical Support Engineer and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) with over six years of experience in Linux server administration. She is known for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that enhance system performance and efficiency. \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 register for this session\nPasscode Zoom meeting:612087 \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. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/automate-linux-tasks/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Open Source Foundation":MAILTO:events@livingopensource.org
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SUMMARY:Deploy RKE2 On Micro-OS
DESCRIPTION:Security-hardened Kubernetes doesn’t have to be complicated. In just 60 minutes\, you’ll build a fully compliant RKE2 cluster on SUSE Micro-OS that satisfies regulatory demands while maintaining operational simplicity. Perfect for organizations where security isn’t just a feature\, it’s mandatory. \nIS THIS FOR YOU?\n\nYou work in regulated industries requiring FIPS 140-2 compliance or CIS Benchmark certification\nYou need Kubernetes infrastructure that meets strict security and compliance requirements\nYou want to automate deployment of security-hardened infrastructure\nYou’re responsible for maintaining enterprise-grade Kubernetes environments with high reliability\n\nAFTER 60 MINUTES\, YOU’LL:\n\nDeploy security-hardened Kubernetes from the ground up\, giving you production-ready infrastructure with built-in CIS Benchmark compliance\, SELinux enforcement\, and FIPS 140-2 support that meets strict security requirements without manual hardening\n\n\nMaster complete automation with enterprise configuration options\, allowing you to provision infrastructure using Combustion or Ignition\, configure external etc for maximum reliability\, and implement proper certificate management for secure production environments\n\n\nBuild a high-availability architecture with enterprise-grade resilience\, enabling your critical workloads to stay running even during node failures through multi-master RKE2 clusters\, proper load balancing\, and effective workload isolation.\n\nPREREQUISITES\n\nBasic familiarity with Kubernetes concepts\nSome experience with Linux administration\nUnderstanding of basic security principles\nInterest in compliance-focused infrastructure\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 register for this session\nPasscode Zoom meeting:520445 \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. \n 
URL:https://livingopensource.org/events/deploy-rke2-on-micro-os/
LOCATION:Online
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