What conferences are folks attending this year?
Hey folks, As conference seasons is quickly approaching are there any must-attend conferences that you'll be going to? I plan on going to KubeCon EU, KubeHuddle Toronto, and hopefully some of the DevOps Days conferences (Austin and Chicago, maybe?). If you're going to be at one of those feel free to reach out and we can connect in person. Any other conference or event suggestions?KubeCon Paris Community Event with Equinix Metal and NetApp
Welcome to Paris, KubeCon community! Equinix Metal and NetApp are excited to partner up and offer you a night of networking, delicious appetizers, and drinks. Join us on March 19th at 6:00 pm at Aquaboulevard water park in Paris. A top destination, it's the largest urban water park in Europe, with 11 giant water slides, two wave pools, lazy rivers, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, a 4,000 m² sandy beach, and water games. Tell all your friends, they won't want to miss it! Why Equinix Metal and NetApp? Dedicated cloud + dedicated storage for the win!Open source vs Inner Source for AI with Mark Sturdevant, IBM
In this video, Steve Martinelli interviews Mark Sturdevant, a software developer at IBM Research. Mark discusses his role in open tech and his focus on open source for the past 10 years. He explains that his day-to-day work involves helping teams within IBM transition from inter-sourcing to open-sourcing projects. Mark also shares his experience in the open-source community and offers advice for staying hands-on in software development for 30 years. He discusses the common pitfalls in transitioning from inner-sourcing to open-sourcing and highlights the importance of community building and documentation. Mark also discusses his current work in AI and open source, particularly in the field of generative AI and large language models. He emphasizes the significance of networking and face-to-face interactions at conferences like KubeCon Paris. Mark concludes by mentioning some of the open-source projects he has contributed to and encourages attendees to engage with others and not be shy.Kubernetes and Storage with Eric Han, NetApp
Chris from Equinix interviews Eric Han from NetApp at KubeCon 2024 in Paris, where Eric discusses NetApp’s collaboration with public cloud providers and their Kubernetes storage solution, Astra. Astra, including Astra Trident, facilitates storage provisioning within Kubernetes. Eric also introduces Astra Data Management, enabling application cloning and snapshot restoration using custom resources in Kubernetes. They delve into managing data with Kubernetes tools like kubectl and the challenges of connecting physical storage to PVCs. Eric emphasizes the significance of data management in Kubernetes, such as cloning and migrating applications across cloud environments. They briefly touch on AI's role in NetApp’s cloud strategy and using custom resources for AI applications. The interview closes with insights on AI's presence and applications in Kubernetes at the conference, alongside NetApp’s showcased solutions and optimization offerings at their booth. Attendees are advised on community engagement for a fruitful conference experience.Open Source Programs with Hannah Aubry, Fastly
Ed Vielmetti from Equinix and Hannah Aubry from Fastly discuss the similarities between their work and how they address challenges in the open source community. They emphasize the importance of supporting open source projects and communities, as well as the value of collaboration and contribution. They also discuss the concept of financial sustainability for open source projects and the need for organizations to support and give back to these communities. They highlight the importance of communication and asking for help when needed. Overall, they express their passion for open source and the positive impact it has on innovation and collaboration.
Authorization Tech with Jimmy Zelinskie, AuthZed
In this video, Chris Privitere from Equinix interviews Jimmy Zelinsky, CPO at AuthZed. AuthZed is the company behind SpiceDB, an open-source graph database optimized for authorization. Jimmy explains that authentication and authorization are the two main steps in accessing an application. Authentication verifies the identity of the user, while authorization checks if the user has the necessary access to perform certain actions. SpiceDB uses relationships between objects to model authorization, allowing users to define access based on relationships. Jimmy mentions that Google implemented similar concepts for Google Plus using a system called Zanzibar. AuthZed implemented SpiceDB based on the concepts from Google's Zanzibar, providing the same capabilities to other companies. They also recently launched a Kubernetes API proxy which allows users to secure the Kubernetes API with SpiceDB. Additionally, AuthZed offers a product called Materialize, which provides a materialized view of the graph and streams changes to other components in real-time. Jimmy suggests visiting the AuthZed website, blog, and Discord community for more information on their products.
The Cloud Native Journey with Denise Schannon, Loft Labs
In this video, Steve Martinelli from Equinix interviews Denise Schannon, the VP of Engineering at Loft Labs. Denise talks about her role at Loft Labs and her previous experience at Rancher Labs. She discusses Loft Labs’ open source products, like DevPod, and their involvement in the cloud native world. Denise also shares her thoughts on the challenges of managing engineering teams and the importance of communication and alignment across different departments. She mentioned her keynote at a previous KubeCon event, where she discussed the evolution of a startup and the need for adaptability. Denise expresses her excitement about joining Loft Labs and the positive response they have received at KubeCon.Containerd, Docker, and Finch with Phil Estes, AWS
In this video, Steve Martinelli from Equinix interviews Phil Estes, a Principal Engineer at AWS. They discuss Phil’s background in software development and his involvement in open-source projects, particularly in the container runtime world. Phil talks about his work on Docker, Containerd, and a new project called Finch, which provides a wrapper for container runtime tools. They also discuss the adoption of Containerd and the reasons why many managed Kubernetes services switched from Docker to Containerd. Phil shares his favorite open-source moments and mentions upcoming speaking engagements. He encourages people to try out Finch and provides information on where to learn more about the project.
Millisecond Clouds with Felipe Huici, Unikraft
Steve Martinelli’s interview with Felipe Huici, CEO of Unikraft at KubeCon Paris, covers their innovative cloud computing platform Craft Cloud. Utilizing Unikernels for millisecond boot times and autoscaling, Unikraft's operating system offers modular customization, resulting in a compact OS image. They leverage containers during build time to create specialized virtual machines for each application, emphasizing Equinix's role as a strategic partner for quick server deployment across multiple data center locations. Unikraft's vision emphasizes cost efficiency, close-to-hardware performance, and rapid scalability, epitomized by their custom-built controller for instant reaction and scaling to thousands of instances.SIG Security with Tabitha Sable, Datadog
In this video, Chris Privitere interviews Tabitha Sable, one of the co-chairs of SIG Security, while at KubeCon EU 2024. They discuss the role of SIG Security in improving the security of Kubernetes, including coordinating third-party audits, conducting security assessments, and enhancing the security content of Kubernetes documentation. They also talk about the challenges of balancing security features with practicality and the importance of community involvement in improving Kubernetes security. Tabitha mentions that SIG Security is always open to new members and encourages interested individuals to join their Slack channel and participate in their regular meetings.
