# FOSDEM Infrastructure Review Enhancements and Stability > [! note]- > The content of this page is generated by audio/video transcription and text transformation from the content and links of this source. Source: [https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6714-fosdem-infrastructure-review/](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6714-fosdem-infrastructure-review/) <video src="https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h2215/fosdem-2025-6714-fosdem-infrastructure-review.av1.webm" controls></video> ## Summary & Highlights: The FOSDEM infrastructure review session discusses the advancements and stability achieved in the conference's infrastructure over 25 years. Key improvements include static core infrastructure, custom video boxes, and enhanced monitoring systems. The session also highlights the importance of open-source solutions and community collaboration. **Core Infrastructure Stability** The session emphasized the transition to a more stable and static core infrastructure, reducing the workload for organizers. This stability allows for replicable setups, saving time and resources. Key components include new SSDs, servers, and a core router, with monitoring via Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana. **Video Streaming and Processing** FOSDEM has developed custom video boxes using open-source components, enhancing video streaming and processing capabilities. These boxes capture video, send streams to a rendering farm, and facilitate semi-automated review and cutting processes. The infrastructure is designed to minimize reliance on third-party services. **Community and Open-Source Collaboration** The session encourages other conferences to adopt FOSDEM's open-source infrastructure, fostering community collaboration. By sharing resources on GitHub, FOSDEM aims to enable other events to replicate their setup, promoting sustainable and efficient conference management. ## Importance for an eco-social transformation The session underscores the significance of open-source infrastructure in promoting sustainable and community-driven conference management. By offering reusable and replicable solutions, FOSDEM reduces resource consumption and encourages collaboration. Eco-social designers can leverage these open-source tools and methods to design events that are both environmentally friendly and socially inclusive. Challenges include ensuring adequate funding, overcoming technical hurdles, and fostering widespread adoption of open-source solutions. ## Slides: | | | | --- | --- | | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_001.jpg\|300]] | The first slide introduces the FOSDEM Infrastructure Review, presented by Richard "RichiH" Hartmann and Sebastian Schubert. It sets the stage for discussing the evolution and improvements in FOSDEM's infrastructure over the years. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_002.jpg\|300]] | This slide outlines the core infrastructure components, including Cisco and Arista switches, old servers, and a Proxmox cluster for video management. Monitoring is conducted using Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana, with data sent to a VM outside ULB for public dashboards. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_003.jpg\|300]] | The slide highlights the video capturing process using custom video boxes, with streams sent to a render farm and off-site for live streaming and cutting. The semi-automated review process is facilitated through open-source tools available on GitHub. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_004.jpg\|300]] | This slide introduces the video boxes used for capturing and streaming video at FOSDEM. These boxes are a crucial part of the conference's video infrastructure. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_005.jpg\|300]] | The slide discusses the initial version of the new video boxes, highlighting the transition from proprietary to open-source components for improved functionality and flexibility. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_006.jpg\|300]] | The slide presents the final design of the video box, showcasing advancements in integrating open-source components and addressing previous technical challenges. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_007.jpg\|300]] | This slide elaborates on the final version of the video box, emphasizing improvements in design and functionality, with a nod to the iterative process of development reflected in its naming. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_008.jpg\|300]] | Further details on the final video box design are provided, with a focus on the enhancements made to address previous issues and improve overall performance. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_009.jpg\|300]] | The slide continues to discuss the final video box design, highlighting the integration of various components and the benefits of open-source collaboration. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_010.jpg\|300]] | This slide provides additional insights into the final video box, emphasizing the iterative development process and the incorporation of feedback and new ideas. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_011.jpg\|300]] | The slide invites attendees to check out a talk by Martijn and Angel, who designed the video boxes, offering deeper insights into the technical aspects and design choices. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_012.jpg\|300]] | An example of room cabling is shown, illustrating the practical setup and configuration required for efficient video and network management during the conference. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_013.jpg\|300]] | | | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_014.jpg\|300]] | | | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_015.jpg\|300]] | The slide details the 2023 edition of the render farm, showcasing the infrastructure used to process and manage video streams during the conference. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_016.jpg\|300]] | This slide highlights the updates made to the render farm for 2024-2025, reflecting improvements in processing capabilities and efficiency. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_017.jpg\|300]] | Timelines for router installation and network readiness are presented, showing the progressive improvements in setup efficiency over the years. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_018.jpg\|300]] | Monitoring and video setup timelines are illustrated, highlighting the advancements in infrastructure management and efficiency achieved over time. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_019.jpg\|300]] | The slide discusses the ongoing setup improvements for 2024-2025, including server replacements, bandwidth enhancements, and migration to a new cluster. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_020.jpg\|300]] | Details on uplink configurations are provided, emphasizing the technical considerations involved in ensuring robust network connectivity. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_021.jpg\|300]] | The slide encourages attendees to clone FOSDEM's infrastructure and video setup, promoting open-source collaboration and knowledge sharing. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/FOSDEM-infrastructure-review/preview_022.jpg\|300]] | The final slide opens the floor to a Q&A session, inviting attendees to engage with the presenters and seek further clarification on the topics discussed. ## Links [Slides](https://fosdem.org/2025/events/attachments/fosdem-2025-6714-fosdem-infrastructure-review/slides/238872/FOSDEM_20_QKWKwMf.pdf) [Video recording (AV1/WebM)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h2215/fosdem-2025-6714-fosdem-infrastructure-review.av1.webm) [Video recording (MP4)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h2215/fosdem-2025-6714-fosdem-infrastructure-review.av1.mp4) [Video recording subtitle file (VTT)]() [Chat room(web)]() [Chat room(app)]()