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Course Outline
Decentralized Communication Sovereignty
- Why centralized chat poses data governance risks.
- Overview of the Matrix protocol: rooms, events, and federation.
- Comparison of Synapse and Dendrite homeserver options.
Homeserver Deployment
- Docker Compose stack including Synapse, PostgreSQL, and Element Web.
- Reverse proxy configuration using Nginx and LetsEncrypt.
- Federation configuration: .well-known delegation and port 8448.
Authentication and Identity
- Local authentication, LDAP integration, and OpenID Connect.
- User registration policies and guest access control.
- SSO integration with Keycloak, Authentik, or Authelia.
End-to-End Encryption
- Cross-signing and device verification workflows.
- Key backup and recovery procedures for lost devices.
- Administrative implications of encrypted rooms and export rules.
Spaces, Rooms, and Bridges
- Structuring enterprise spaces for departments and projects.
- IRC, Slack, and Telegram bridges for inter-team communication.
- Threading, reactions, and bots for automation.
Security and Moderation
- Admin API usage for user management, room shutdown, and data deletion.
- Privacy settings: message retention, redaction, and media purging.
- Rate limiting and CAPTCHA implementation to mitigate spam registration.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Postgres maintenance: vacuum, indexing, and long-term retention.
- Media repository sizing and S3 offloading.
- Monitoring with Prometheus and logging retention policies.
Requirements
- Intermediate proficiency in Linux system administration and Docker basics.
- Understanding of federated messaging and HTTPS.
- Familiarity with web proxy configuration (Nginx/Apache).
Audience
- Enterprise IT teams looking to replace Slack, Teams, or Discord with sovereign messaging solutions.
- Regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and defense.
- Proponents of decentralization and privacy-focused organizations.
14 Hours
Testimonials (2)
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
Course - Introduction to Semantic MediaWiki
Trainer willingness to help
