Short Topics plus FreeNAS 8 (and Django on FreeBSD)

Part 1: Short But Cool

We will open with Short Topics, or "Short but Cool." A few 10 minute presentations on various topics by (and of interest to) our members. Live demos or hands-on opportunities are very desirable. The fewer slides you have, the better.

On the agenda so far:

Force 10 bare metal provisioning demo Arista Networks vmtracer demo Logstash, with Jordan Sissel Contact Robert Novak if you'd like to be added to the wait list to present a short topic.

Part 2: FreeNAS 8 with James T Nixon III

Our headline presentation for June is a demonstration and discussion of FreeNAS 8, the latest version of the FreeBSD-based SAN/NAS platform for PC hardware and heterogeneous networks. In addition to a demo of installation and configuration, James T Nixon III of the FreeNAS project will demonstrate networking features, volume management, sharing protocols, and additional services and features. He will also be discussing "the Joy of Django Development on FreeBSD" and will end with questions and answers.

About the speaker: James T Nixon III is a developer in the FreeNAS project, member of the PC-BSD Team, and Webmaster for iXsystems. He spends his time tinkering with PC-BSD desktop usability enhancements, Django, and Joomla. He recently helped organize and MC the MeetBSD California conference and volunteers at the FreeBSD booth around the world. When AFK, James is usually playing the drums and watching documentaries.

BayLISA thanks iXsystems for sponsoring James's presentation, and refreshments for the meeting. iXsystems, Inc, formerly known as BSDi, is an employee owned and operated maker of Linux and BSD servers and storage systems based in San Jose, California. iXsystems has long supported the FreeBSD, PC-BSD, and Slackware Linux communities.

Administrivia

The meeting will be held at LinkedIn HQ this month.

For directions, point your fave map tool at:
2029 Stierlin Ct.
Mountain View, CA 94043

Please RSVP on meetup so we can plan for the crowds (and refreshments). Feel free to show up even if you don't RSVP though.

BayLISA includes system and network administrators across a range of skill levels. BayLISA meets to discuss topics of interest to administrators and managers. The meetings are free and open to the public.

Recent topics have included OpenStack Nova, ISC's BIND 10, new developments in LAN/top-of-rack networking, and cloud computing at Netflix.

We always welcome presentation topics and volunteer speakers. Use the "Contact us" link on this page to get in touch with BayLISA's directors.