IEEE FUTO SB SIGHT GROUP holds a 2-Day Hands-on Workshop on Cloud Hosting: Zero to Hero
The event, held at the prestigious FUTOWA Hall, attracted a diverse audience comprising students, academic staff, and tech enthusiasts.
IEEE FUTO SB SIGHT GROUP successfully concluded a two-day hybrid workshop on Thursday, April 3rd, and Friday, April 4th, 2025. The event, held at the prestigious FUTOWA Hall, attracted a diverse audience comprising students, academic staff, and tech enthusiasts.
With sessions starting at 12:00 PM each day, the workshop blended theory and practical hands-on sessions, creating a dynamic learning environment for all attendees.
Workshop Highlights
Participants were guided through real-world scenarios and technical demonstrations covering:
- Web Server Setup
- Cloud Hosting Environment
- Docker and Containerization
- Best Networking Practices
These practical sessions were designed to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and industry-standard tools and practices.
Distinguished Guests and Speakers
The event was graced by several notable figures in the academic and professional tech community, including:
- Prof. Achumba Ifeyinwa, Chair, IEEE Nigeria Section
- Prof. Gloria Chukwudebe, Director, FUTO CE-SPESS
- Prof. U. F. Eze, Dean, School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT) – Host
Speakers from the Department of IFT, Daniel Chiazam and KingDavid C. Ezennwa, led key sessions that delved into server deployment strategies, container technologies linux bases and server administration
Sponsors: IEEE, Education Society, CISCO
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