Inaugural Boston K8s Meetup Training Day

Boston Kubernetes Training Day 2025

It's finally happening!!

• Awesome content: Kubernetes training with HANDS ON labs
• Special guest trainer: YouTube celeb CloudChamp
• Amazing location: Microsoft NERD Center, Cambridge
• Food/bev: Breakfast, lunch & snacks provided
• Cost: $40 pp ($25 if you register before Sept 6)
• Limit: 40 people
• Date: Saturday, Sept 20, 2025

More details

This is the inaugural 1-day training event that we have all hoped for! It will be on Sat Sept 20 from 9am sharp! We'll finish by 4pm.

You must register with your full First and Last name. Your gov't ID will be checked at Microsoft's lobby. You won't be let in without registering.

Our international guest speaker is Nasiullha Chaudhari, aka CloudChamp. He's helped thousands of people pass the CKA and other Kubernetes exams. We're excited to have him!

FAQ:

1. Do I need to bring anything? Yes, your laptop.
2. Any pre-requisite knowledge? No.
3. Is there a virtual option? Nope, in-person only, can't wait to see you!
4. I have a food allergy, what do I do? Message me over Meetup, or BYO food.
5. I want to help, how can I be involved? For this event, we have all the speaking covered. For a future event, we could use speakers. If you'd like to sponsor the event, reach out, even if it's just about a future event.
6. Usually events are free, why charge? We are limited to 50 attendees, food/bev are provided, and we're bringing an international speaker. This is a great deal!
7. Can I get a discount? Only by registering early ($25 instead of $40). This is super cheap guys, register ASAP!
8. Can I walk in without registering? Nope. Microsoft building strictly requires a full list of attendees' first and last names.
9. What if my plans change, can I get a refund? If you un-RSVP before Sept 13, we can refund your payment.
10. Is there a waitlist? Nope, we have a limit for attendees so this is smaller than most events. No waitlist.

Content:
We will cover the major componenents of the control plane in Kubernetes, as well as the concept of worker nodes and their role. We'll get hands-on with some examples that you will run in a lab environment:

- upgrading Kubernetes components
- backing up etcd
- network policies
- taints and tolerations
- RBAC

While this is not a prep for certification, our speaker has many videos and resources he can share for anyone planning to get certified themselves.