Registration is open for Fedora Camp! |
Fedora Camp offers everyone a chance to dive in and learn all about Fedora 4. Training will begin with the basics and build toward more advanced concepts–no prior Fedora 4 experience is required. Participants can expect to come away with a deep dive Fedora 4 learning experience coupled with multiple opportunities for applying hands-on techniques working with experienced trainers and Fedora gurus.
Keck Institute for Space Studies
Caltech
345 South Michigan Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Pasadena for April 10 - April 13, 2016. The discounted room rate of $150 per night (wifi internet included) will be available until March 16th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Please make your reservations promptly!
Please note a limited number of rooms are available for the night of April 13th at the rate of $219.
Room assignments can be made directly with the Hilton Pasadena’s room reservation department by calling the hotel direct 626-577-1000 or our toll-free number 1-800-HILTONS or by visiting Fedora Camp Reservations.
The closest airport to Caltech is Burbank Bob Hope (BUR). Ways to get to Pasadena Hilton:
Los Angeles International (LAX) is further away but is served by all major airlines. Best options for getting from the airport are:
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The Keck Institute for Space Studies is located on the Caltech campus at 345 South Michigan Ave. (map). From the hotel, you can head east on Cordova St. to South Michigan Ave. and turn right. Complimentary shuttles will also be available to take you from the hotel to the camp in the morning and back to the hotel in the evening. Each shuttle can take up to 14 people and will leave at the following times: Monday, April 11From Hotel: 8:15 AM and 8:40 AM Tuesday, April 12From Hotel: 8:15 AM and 8:40 AM Wednesday, April 13From Hotel: 8:15 AM and 8:40 AM |
11-13 April 2016
Virtual machine installation instructions will be provided prior to the camp. VMs will also be available on thumb drives at the camp.
This is a draft agenda with presentations that are currently being reviewed and revised. The final agenda will be available closer to the event. |
11 April
Time | Activity | Presenter(s) |
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8:30-9:00 | Registration and Light Breakfast | |
9:00-10:00 | Welcome and Introductions | All |
10:00-10:30 | Fedora/DuraSpace Update | David Wilcox |
10:30-11:00 | Break | |
11:00-12:00 | Introducing Fedora Repositories | David Wilcox |
12:00-1:30 | Lunch (provided) | |
1:30-2:30 | Fedora In-Context: Front-ends | |
2:30-3:30 | Fedora In-Context: Indexing | Stefano Cossu |
3:30-4:00 | Break | |
4:00-5:00 | Object Modeling: Fedora 3, PCDM and Best Practices | Stefano Cossu (F4 + PCDM) |
6:30 | Reception |
Time | Activity | Presenter(s) |
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8:30-9:00 | Light Breakfast | |
9:00-9:30 | Review/Q&A | All |
9:30-10:30 | Object Modeling: Linked Data Platform | |
10:30-11:00 | Break | |
11:00-12:00 | Migration to F4 - Concepts and Planning | Benjamin Armintor |
12:00-1:30 | Lunch (provided) | |
1:30-2:30 | Hands-on CRUD | Diego Pino Navarro |
2:30-3:30 | Core Features - CRUD, Versioning, Fixity | Diego Pino Navarro |
3:30-4:00 | Break | |
4:00-5:00 | Core Features - Authorization, Transactions | Stefano Cossu |
7:30 | Dinner |
Time | Activity | Presenter(s) |
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8:30-9:00 | Light Breakfast | |
9:00-9:30 | Review/Q&A | All |
9:30-10:30 | Deploying Fedora 4 | Diego Pino Navarro |
10:30-11:00 | Break | |
11:00-12:00 | Extending Fedora - Camel | Diego Pino Navarro |
12:00-1:30 | Lunch (provided) | |
1:30-2:30 | Stefano Cossu | |
2:30-3:00 | How to Get Involved, Where to Get Help | Andrew Woods |
3:00-3:30 | Fedora Forward | Andrew Woods |
3:30-4:00 | Break | |
4:00-5:00 | Discussion and Wrap-up | All |
A light breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be included on each day of the camp. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available based on the dietary restrictions indicated on the registration form.
A reception will be held on Monday, April 11 at Bodega Wine Bar, located only a couple blocks from the hotel (directions). A variety of appetizers, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, will be available. Attendees will receive drink tickets for the bar.
An informal dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 12 at the Dog Haus Biergarten starting at 7:30pm. Attendees can order an entree and a drink off the menu, and a selection of sides will be provided. We'll also order a few pitchers of beer for the tables. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.