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K-BOP

K8s Bootcamp On Pis

A 3-day intensive DevOps & Kubernetes hackathon. Build, deploy, and scale modern infrastructure — on real hardware.

16.–18.09.
Showroom KI.NRW @ IKIM
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NOT JUST ANOTHER
CONFERENCE.

K-BOP is a highly selective, 3-day deep dive into modern infrastructure. We strip away slide-ware and marketing fluff — you'll go from Linux basics to a fully orchestrated Kubernetes cluster running on real edge hardware.

16.–18.09. · Showroom KI.NRW @ IKIM

THE PROGRAM

01

16 Sep

Foundations

From bare metal to containerized workloads

  • Linux process model, namespaces & cgroups
  • Docker: images, networking, Compose
  • Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S
  • TLS, SSH hardening & Git workflows
  • Debugging strategies & production diagnostics
Multi-service deployment with Docker Compose
Requirements

WHO SHOULD APPLY

requirements.txt
# required
+Linux CLI comfort (bash, top, grep, awk)
+Basic networking concepts
+Familiarity with at least one programming language
+Docker & containerization basics
optional.txt
# nice to have
~Git version control
~REST APIs & Web architecture
~Previous Kubernetes exposure

These skills will accelerate you, but we'll bring everyone up to speed on the fundamentals.

Limited to 12 participants

HOW TO APPLY

Manual review. We select based on technical readiness and motivation.

Funding options for outstanding candidates are available.

01

Prepare your CV

PDF with your background, relevant experience, and any engineering or infrastructure projects.

02

Write a motivation letter

300–500 words: why K-BOP, where you are technically today, what you aim to take away.

03

Optional: Share your work

A GitHub profile or project link. Strengthens your application but is not required.

Send Application

or email directly

Rolling review — participation confirmed within one week.

16.–18.09. · Showroom KI.NRW @ IKIM
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See you there.