Ceph New Users Workshop at Cephalocon 2025
Welcome to the Ceph New Users Workshop! ¶
Welcome to the Ceph New Users Workshop! New to Ceph? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed specifically for beginners, held the afternoon before Cephalocon 2025 kicks off in Vancouver.
This session will guide you through the fundamentals of Ceph, its architecture, use cases, and how to get started with your cluster. By the end of the day, you will have a running Ceph deployment and a solid understanding of how to operate and scale it. No prior experience required, just bring your laptop and your questions!
Attendees are required to bring their laptops to participate in this workshop.
Session Leaders: Gaurav Sitlani and Daniel Parkes
Location: SFU Harbour Centre Sauder Industries Policy Room (2270)
Address: 515 West Hastings St, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5K3
Schedule ¶
October 27th (Monday) ¶
| Time | Abstract |
|---|---|
| 12:30 PM | Check-in |
| 1:00 PM | What is Ceph? Start your Ceph journey with an introduction to the project's history, architecture, and ecosystem. This session will explain what Ceph is, the problems it solves, and how it powers scalable, reliable, and cost-effective storage across industries. You'll leave with a clear understanding of Ceph's core concepts and use cases. |
| 1:30 PM | Ceph Hands-On Part 1 Get practical with Ceph in this guided, interactive session. We'll walk you through setting up your first Ceph cluster, exploring its components step by step. You'll learn how to deploy, configure, and interact with your cluster in a real-world environment. |
| 2:40 PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:00 PM | Ceph Hands-On Part 2 Continue building your skills as we expand on your cluster deployment. This session will cover monitoring, managing, and scaling Ceph, as well as common troubleshooting practices. By the end, you'll feel confident running a basic Ceph environment and prepared to deepen your expertise. |
| 4:40 PM | Closing Q&A |