2026-02-04, 14:00–18:00, B.1.011
Mgmt Config: Training Workshop
Hands-on automation in a virtual machine
Mgmt is a real-time automation tool that is fast and safe.
In this workshop, we'll give you a virtual machine running mgmt, the tools to try out some examples, and the encouragement to build your own. Both new users and seasoned veterans are all welcome. We expect to also have some experienced mgmt developers present too! You are also welcome to join to hack on mgmt itself.
It's strongly recommended that you come with a modern Linux laptop, particularly if you want to hack on the core. At the minimum, all you'll need is to be able to SSH into the vm where the full test environment will be available to you.
The workshop is free but spaces are limited, so please register in advance.
On-site registration is possible if space permits. Registration is required to
participate in the workshop. https://forms.gle/EmgWu9DwpTzsEbBz6
Some introductory documentation is available: https://mgmtconfig.com/docs/guide/
Attendees are encouraged to read some before the workshop if they want a preview!
James is a DevOps/Config mgmt. hacker and physiologist from Montreal, Canada.
He often goes by @purpleidea on the internet, and writes "The Technical Blog of James".
He works on a Next Generation Config Management project that he started called mgmt.
This automation work led to him founding a company called m9rx.
He studied Physiology at university and sometimes likes to talk about cardiology.