Intro to IBM Cloud Private for IBM Z Wildfire Workshop – Dallas, TX

Introduction

Applications are increasingly moving to a “cloud-native” format – implemented as Docker containers. This provides greater flexibility in application portability, scalability, and management. Cloud native applications can be implemented in both public and private clouds. Many clients have found the IBM Z and LinuxOne platforms, an excellent environment for deploying cloud native applications due to the security, performance, and scaling capabilities found only on those platforms. The growth of Hybrid Cloud implementations makes the platform and integral component to these efforts. Cloud native applications can be deployed on IBM Z and integrate with standalone, enterprise, or public cloud environments, This can support efforts such as DevOps, Mobile, and Analytics components in a very flexible, scalable, and secure manner. This workshop demonstrates to use of IBM Cloud Private with the IBM Z platform for the deployment and management of a private cloud.

Objective

This workshop enables customers to gain an understanding of IBM Cloud Private and how it can be used with the IBM Z platform. Attendees will receive lectures on IBM Cloud Private, the underlying open source components (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm), and the additional components provide by the IBM Cloud Private solution. Hands-on experience on using IBM Cloud Private and deploying and managing cloud native applications on the IBM Z platform will also be provided.

Audience

The audience for this workshop is generally Systems Programmers and anyone interested in understanding more about IBM Cloud Private and how it can be used with IBM Z.

Agenda

This is a single day workshop covering the following topics. Lunch will be provided.

• IBM Cloud Private Overview Technical Overview
• Introduction to Docker for IBM Cloud Private
• IBM Cloud Private architecture, terminology, and installation
• Kubernetes and Helm for IBM Z
• Lab Exercises:
  • Creating cloud-native applications
  • IBM Cloud Private installation customization
  • Deploying cloud-natives applications using IBM Cloud Private onto the IBM Z platform
  • Creating and deploy Helm charts using IBM Cloud Private
  • Managing and monitoring the IBM Cloud Private environment

Cost

This workshop is offered free of charge.  Complimentary refreshments including continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.  However, participants are responsible for their own business travel expenses.

Schedule

For your convenience, registration and continental breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m.

The workshop will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at approximately 4:45 p.m.

Contact for information

If you have questions pertaining to the workshop or need assistance in enrolling, please contact Judy Keute ([email protected]), or your IBM Sales Representative.

Room: Apollo Room