Application Modernization Hursley Summit 2019: WebSphere Liberty, Our driver!


Primeur is excited to participate in this event because one year ago we started our journey to cloud and Liberty was our driver. Why WebSphere Liberty? Let me share some of the important things you should be aware of. Liberty is
  • Born in the cloud era. From day 0, Liberty had cloud in its veins!
  • Available to all Operating Systems with the same administration experience on Linux, Windows, Unix and z/OS
  • Easy to install: unzip / tar /pax and you are ready to work
  • Modular and flexible to drive your legacy applications to the cloud
  • Native Docker Support and in the IBM Cloud Pak for Applications
The agenda includes many talks. We do not want to miss the following:
  • Liberty - Your Java Runtime for All Occasions by Graham Charters
We are always looking forward to new topics and trends. Let me share what we are looking forward to:
  • IBM Cloud Pak: Before cloud paks, at Primeur we spent weeks creating and maintaining our middleware layer under the container umbrella. Now with cloud paks you can let IBM do the job for you with pre-built secure docker images.
  • Kabanero: a great open source project from IBM that improves and simplifies cloud native development and application modernization.
If you are looking for practical talks, try these:
  • Day 2 operations for containers, WAS ND and all the things: I always follow articles and content from Mike Thompson. He provides straightforward and practical content.
  • A Modern & Smart way to build Cloud Native Microservices: If you want to learn more about MicroProfile, Emily Jiang is one of the best references!
If you are looking for some inspirational talks, try this:
  • Java Application Modernization Patterns and Stories from the IBM Garage: Holly Cummins is always inspirational in her talks (I promise).
And finally, we are curious to hear some news about the IBM and RedHat partnership:
  • Strategy for the Future: IBM & RedHat Synergy: Just a good talk to finish two great days!
I’m around during the event to answer questions and share my experiences with WebSphere Liberty. If you want to know more let’s keep in touch!
Michele Buccarello

Twitter: @buccarellom
Link to the site event: http://hursley-am-summit.eu-gb.mybluemix.net/

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