Docker Galway's First Meetup

Update on Meetup!

Start Time:

• The session will start at 6:30pm sharp.

• Pizza will be served from 6, so please aim to get to the IBM Labs for 6 to eat and mingle.

Before you go:

• Ensure that you have Twitter on your phone! :)

• Please ensure your device/laptop is fully charged! Powerpoints will not be available.

Getting there:

• IBM is located in the Dangan, IDA Technology Park, Newcastle, Galway.

• Via Google Maps -IBM location on Maps (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/IBM/@53.2908035,-9.0745675,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x485b9689da0a9377:0x5aa901559451fb86)

• As you enter the IDA Business Park, take the first right and proceed down the ramp to the IBM carpark.

• There will be parking available.

• Feel free to park in any spaces with the ground markings IBM, FIN or CSG.

• In the event of this car park being full there are overflow spaces behind the DERI building, which is the first left as you entered the IDA Business Park.

• There is a bike shed at the rear of the building for those cycling.

• To enter the IBM Labs in the building, take the lower entrance on the right hand side of the large entrance steps.

• This door will be open and a IBM staff member will be present to direct you to the meetup location.

• As you enter, you will need to sign a presence sheet for fire safety reasons.

In Session:

• Tom Barlow of Docker Inc. and Guest Presenters will cover the topics of the night.

• WiFi is available and details will be posted on screens in the meeting room.

Post Session:

• The IBM building closes at 9pm.

• We will aim to finish the session no later than 8:30 and for those interested, we can reflect on the evening proceedings in the comfort of the Westwood Bar, which is directly opposite the entrance to the IDA Business Park.

Hope to see you all tomorrow night!

• Pat Hourigan

Orignal Meetup Description

Hey everyone!

Thanks for everyone's interest in getting involved in a Docker meetup in Galway. The folks at IBM have kindly offered to provide a venue (and pizza I believe!)

Those who complete the following items will get some Docker goodies on the day:

• RSVP'd
• The following survey (this has to be done within the next few days -- as I need to place an order): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SHP9F7K
• A docker challenge on the day (bring a laptop!)

The meetup will be pretty informal, the agenda at the moment looks something like:

• What is Docker and why is everyone so excited about it?
• Intro to the Docker platform (Hub, Machine, Compose & Swarm)
• Docker use cases from local professionals
• Docker Tips & Tricks

I would also like to encourage everyone to come along, especially those who are new to Docker and students that want to learn more about container virtualization and cloud computing! If there are people you know who want to find out more about Docker and get an intro session and some ideas, please encourage them to come along.

Thanks!

Tom