Oracle OpenWorld 2024 is just around the corner, offering a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities for Cloud professionals and enthusiasts alike. For those new to Cloud infrastructure, the range of sessions might seem overwhelming. To help you navigate this year's event, we've created a blog series on 'session blends' - sessions that compliment each other that we recommend you see whilst you're in Vegas. In this blog, we've highlighted five key sessions that will provide invaluable insights into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and how to optimise your Cloud operations.
Date & Time: Wednesday, Sep 11, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PDT
Speaker: Pradeep Vincent
Why Attend?
Understanding the foundational architecture of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is crucial for anyone working with or considering OCI. This deep dive session will cover the core components and architecture of OCI, providing a comprehensive overview of its building blocks. Attendees will learn about OCI's regions, availability domains, and networking infrastructure. This session is perfect for beginners looking to get a solid grasp of OCI’s architecture and how it supports scalable, reliable cloud solutions.
Date & Time: Thursday, Sep 12, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
Speaker: Robert Duhart
Why Attend?
Security is a top priority in Cloud computing, and understanding how to protect your infrastructure is vital. This session will explore Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's security features and best practices. You’ll gain insights into the security model of OCI, including data encryption, identity and access management, and network security. For beginners, this session will provide a clear and structured approach to securing your Cloud environment from the ground up, ensuring that you are equipped to safeguard your assets effectively.
Date & Time: Wednesday, Sep 11, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM PDT
Speaker: Jessica Alspaugh / Robb Nielsen
Why Attend?
Managing Cloud infrastructure efficiently requires a robust and intuitive console. This session will introduce you to the newly revamped OCI Console, designed to enhance user experience and streamline management tasks. Learn about the latest features and improvements, including advanced analytics, improved navigation, and enhanced resource management capabilities. For those new to OCI, understanding these tools will help you navigate and manage your infrastructure more effectively and with greater ease.
Date & Time: Tuesday, Sep 10, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM PDT
Speaker: Ionut Neubauer / Suresh Karunakaran
Why Attend?
Firewalls are essential for protecting your Cloud environment from unauthorised access and attacks. This session will cover the top five firewall architectures you can implement on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Learn about the different types of firewalls, their use cases, and how to design effective security policies. This is an excellent session for beginners who want to understand how to architect robust firewall solutions to ensure the security and integrity of their Cloud deployments.
Date & Time: Wednesday, Sep 11, 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM PDT
Speaker: Divit Gupta
Why Attend?
As organisations adopt multicloud strategies, managing identity and access across diverse environments becomes increasingly complex. This session will delve into best practices for deploying Oracle Identity and Access Management (IAM) containers within a multicloud Kubernetes setup. You’ll gain practical insights into IAM integration, container security, and Kubernetes orchestration. This session is particularly useful for beginners who are navigating the challenges of multicloud environments and seeking to implement effective IAM solutions.
Final Thoughts
Attending these sessions at Oracle OpenWorld 2024 will provide a solid foundation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and help you navigate the complexities of modern Cloud environments. From understanding OCI’s architecture to implementing effective security and firewall strategies, these sessions will equip you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your Cloud operations. Make sure to mark your calendar and register early to ensure you don’t miss out on these valuable learning opportunities!
Whilst you're at OCW make sure you also attend my colleagues Phil Brown and Rene Autunez's session on Key Use Cases to Leverage Oracle's Multicloud Strategy [THR3380] and remember to see us in Booth 17 in the exhibition hall.
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