State of the OSU Open Source Lab

Explore the comprehensive overview of the Oregon State University Open Source Lab in this 52-minute conference talk by Lance Albertson. Delve into the lab's history, funding, and its crucial role in the open source ecosystem. Learn about new projects, hosting initiatives, and the lab's impact on alumni and student involvement. Discover the intricacies of the hiring and onboarding processes, as well as the lab's managed platform services. Gain insights into the lab's hardware infrastructure, including server clusters, storage solutions, and virtual cloud platforms. Examine various technologies like OpenStack, Open Power, and GPU access. Understand the lab's infrastructure enhancements, public services, and miscellaneous projects. Conclude with a Q&A session to address any remaining questions about this influential open source institution.