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Course Outline
Federated Messaging Sovereignty
- Why Slack and Teams create data silos and expose users to foreign jurisdiction risks.
- Matrix protocol architecture: homeservers, rooms, events, and federation.
- Synapse as the reference server: features and resource requirements.
- Comparison with Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, and Zulip.
Synapse Deployment
- Docker Compose stack comprising synapse, postgres, and element-web.
- Native package installation and systemd service configuration.
- Reverse proxy setup with Nginx and TLS.
- Initial configuration generation and database migration.
Client Configuration
- Deploying Element Web and applying custom branding.
- Configuring custom homeserver URLs for desktop and mobile apps.
- Managing user registration, login procedures, and password resets.
- Configuring guest access and room discovery policies.
Encryption and Security
- Implementing end-to-end encryption using Olm and Megolm.
- Device verification and cross-signing protocols.
- Key backup and recovery mechanisms using passphrases.
- Admin access limitations to encrypted content and mitigation strategies.
Bridges and Integrations
- Setting up Slack, Discord, IRC, and WhatsApp bridges.
- Configuring email notifications and GitHub/GitLab webhooks.
- Integrating Jitsi for encrypted video calls.
- Developing custom bots using the matrix-nio SDK.
Federation and Governance
- Establishing federation whitelist and blacklist policies.
- Managing room version upgrades and state resolution.
- Setting limits and retention policies for the media repository.
- Utilizing antispam and abuse reporting tools.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Optimizing the database and using purge APIs for old data.
- Cleaning up media storage and offloading to S3.
- Using worker mode for high-traffic deployments.
- Implementing backup and disaster recovery plans for homeserver state.
Requirements
- Intermediate-level knowledge of Linux and Docker administration.
- Understanding of instant messaging protocols and federation mechanisms.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL and deploying Python-based applications.
Audience
- IT teams seeking to replace Slack, Teams, or Discord with a sovereign alternative.
- Organizations that require on-premise messaging solutions with end-to-end encryption.
- Government and defense units requiring federated, auditable chat capabilities.
14 Hours
Testimonials (3)
She was very well verse with the material. Very nice, engaging. She always pauses to ask if there are questions or clarifications.
Jones Manlapaz - Nordstern Group
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