Lightweight Virtualization with Linux Containers, Docker and Puppet

With the advent of linux container technology and the inclusion of Docker in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, we think it would be good to focus on container technology in Linux and how it's changing the IT infrastructure landscape. We have confirmed speakers from Red Hat and PuppetLabs, and awaiting a speaker from Docker Inc.

Location: The Screening Room - Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA (directions) (http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/plan-your-visit/directions-and-map)

Agenda:

5:30pm - 6:00pm

What Is Docker? - An open platform for distributed applications

Guest Speaker: Awaiting confirmation from Docker Inc.

6:00pm - 6:30pm - Leveraging container technology in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

Guest Speaker: Adrian Keward - Strategist & Principal Solution Architect - Red Hat (LinkedIn) (http://uk.linkedin.com/in/adriankeward)

6:30pm - 7:00pm - Using Puppet and Docker for application management

Guest Speaker: Nick Barringer - PuppetLabs (LinkedIn) (http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/nick-barringer/1/945/793)