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Cloud Workshop 2026 Hands-On Cloud Computing for the MPG

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Description

A 2-day hands-on introduction to the cloud infrastructure for the Max Planck Society

Who should attend
This workshop is designed for system administrators, cloud practitioners, and DevOps engineers across the Max Planck Society. No prior experience is required — we'll take you from the basics to a solid, working understanding of cloud infrastructure. If you already use an HPC Cloud project from the MPCDF, you'll also come away with new insights and ideas for your service planning.

Format

  • Mornings: Core concepts, explained clearly and built up step by step
  • Afternoons: Hands-on practice and open Q&A, so you can apply what you've learned and get your questions answered in real time

 

Why attend
This isn't just theory — it's practice. Each participant receives access to a dedicated cloud project for the full duration of the workshop, giving you the chance to try out everything covered in the sessions on real infrastructure.

Takeaway: By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to confidently set up networking, storage and compute resources in the cloud and will have particed deploying real applications (LLMs, web stacks) using infrastructure automation. 

⚠️ Spots for hands-on trial projects are limited — early registration is recommended!

Fabio Baruffa
Registration
Hands-on Cloud Computing Workshop
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  • Tuesday 13 October
    • 09:00 → 09:30
      Welcome and Intro HPC Cloud 30m
    • 09:30 → 10:00
      Network Resources 30m

      How to set up the networking | what is a security group | firewall | floating IP | load balance | DNS

    • 10:00 → 10:15
      Break 15m
    • 10:15 → 10:45
      Storage Resources 30m

      Different types of storage | what is uses when and why | Volume: attach, resize, remove

    • 10:45 → 11:00
      Break 15m
    • 11:00 → 11:30
      Compute Resources 30m

      Create a VM | what is a flavor? | how to attach a security group | floating IP and snapshot

    • 11:30 → 11:45
      Break 15m
    • 11:45 → 12:15
      Preparation for the hands-on session 30m
    • 14:00 → 16:00
      Q & A time and discussion 2h
  • Wednesday 14 October
    • 09:00 → 09:15
      Welcome back & Q & A 15m
    • 09:15 → 10:00
      AI in the cloud 45m

      Deploy your private LLM in the cloud

    • 10:00 → 10:15
      Break 15m
    • 10:15 → 11:00
      Deploy web applications 45m

      A complete web stack running and serving the cloud

    • 11:00 → 11:15
      Break 15m
    • 11:15 → 12:00
      Infrastructure automation 45m

      Scripting, guiding and automation around your cloud project

    • 14:00 → 16:00
      Q & A time and discussion 2h