It’s a new era here at Opscode and all of us here are amped to unveil our new brand: This morning at #ChefConf 2013, our CEO Mitch Hill delivered a presentation detailing the reasoning, process, and meaning behind “Code Can.” For all of you unable to attend #ChefConf, we hope this blog serves as a […]
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#ChefConf is SOLD OUT
Two days ago we let everyone know #ChefConf 2013 was nearly sold out. However, not even in our wildest imagination did we think just 48 hours later all the tickets would be gone. But that’s exactly what happened. #ChefConf is officially sold out! Last year’s inaugural #ChefConf drew 400 attendees to talk, learn and share […]
Read MoreOn the Road to #ChefConf – Charlie Mars Brings Rock ‘n Soul Awesomeness
#ChefConf 2013 is shaping up to be a rollicking good time, with visionary speakers, dynamite sessions, big-time sponsors, and the first look at where Opscode Chef is headed from here. With the show nearly sold-out (if you haven’t already, register asap to ensure you’re spot) and max capacity reached for seven of the eight workshops, […]
Read More#ChefConf Is… Nearly Sold Out!
We’ve posted a number of blogs detailing the awesome speakers, dynamite sessions, cool events, and more taking place next week at #ChefConf 2013, April 25-26. Apparently, you all have been listening because #ChefConf is nearly sold out! The exact number of tickets left is a bit in flux as registrations are coming in a flurry, […]
Read MoreOn the Road to #ChefConf – Incident Command System Workshop
There are many truisms in complex systems. One such truism: incidents happen. We all strive to decrease the mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to recovery (MTTR). For more than 40 years a system has been used across many industries to organize, manage, and lead people trying to solve problems. This system is […]
Read MoreAchieving “Awesomness” with Opscode Chef (Part 2)
In part 1 of this series we focused primarily on the value of leverage and how tools, inside and outside of the context of IT can directly influence the output of the desired function. In part 2 we’ll discuss more specifically the reasons why companies are and why companies should be executing on Continuous Delivery […]
Read More#ChefConf – Post-conference Hack Day!
Technical conferences are a great way to get energized about doing awesome things! You participate in inspiring sessions, see some amazing work being done at other companies, and meet with members of your tribe. At the end of the conference you’re ready to get down to business and ship some code! Unfortunately, that’s the exact […]
Read MoreAnnouncing #ChefConf 2013 Keynotes, Sponsors, and Awards
We’re heading into our second annual user conference and we couldn’t be more excited about our speaker lineup and sponsoring partners. But, before I get into all that, please remember Early Bird Pricing ends March 10th, so register today! Now, with that out of the way, I’m excited to announce our first-ever Awesome Community Chef […]
Read MoreOpscode Events This Week
Here’s a quick list of the Opscode-related events going on this week. Monday Opscode & Promet Source Joint Meetup – Chicago Austin DevOps – Write a first recipe with opscode chef Tuesday Infrastructure Coders (Melbourne, Australia) Chef Introductory Workshop – Chicago Wednesday Arlington Ruby (Arlington, VA) – Getting Started with Chef: zero-to-Rails Application DevOps Minneapolis […]
Read More#ChefConf 2013: Set Your Sights on Automation w/Facebook, Nordstrom and More
Early Bird pricing for #ChefConf 2013 has started. Get your ticket today! #ChefConf will be held April 24-26 in San Francisco. Join hundreds of system administrators, application developers, and other IT professionals to collaborate on creating the future of infrastructure automation. We’ve already announced a great list of speakers – including folks from Nordstrom, Adobe, […]
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