2026-09-04 –, Workshop Room - CZ 110
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is becoming a key building block for agentic software. In this workshop, Rainer Stropek explains how MCP works behind the scenes, with a clear focus on operational aspects. Designed for DevOps specialists, the session covers protocols, authentication, and other essentials for running secure and production-ready MCP servers.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly emerging as a foundational building block for agentic software systems. In this hands-on workshop, Rainer Stropek takes you behind the scenes of MCP to explain how the protocol works in practice - not just conceptually, but operationally.
Designed specifically for DevOps and platform engineers, the workshop focuses on the aspects that matter when running MCP servers in production. You will explore the underlying protocols, authentication and authorization mechanisms, deployment considerations, and operational best practices. By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to operate secure, reliable, and scalable MCP servers in real-world environments.
Rainer Stropek is a software architect, trainer, and founder of software architects. He has more than two decades of experience building and operating complex software systems, with a strong focus on cloud, DevOps, and modern application architectures. Rainer is a frequent conference speaker and passionate about sharing practical, real-world knowledge with the developer community.