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Course Outline
Federated Messaging Sovereignty
- Why Slack and Teams create data silos and expose organizations to foreign jurisdiction.
- 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: Synapse, PostgreSQL, 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
- Element Web deployment and custom branding.
- Configuring desktop and mobile apps to use a custom homeserver URL.
- User registration, login procedures, and password reset workflows.
- Guest access and room discovery policies.
Encryption and Security
- End-to-end encryption using Olm and Megolm protocols.
- Device verification and cross-signing mechanisms.
- Key backup and recovery via passphrase.
- Limitations and mitigations regarding admin access to encrypted content.
Bridges and Integrations
- Bridges for Slack, Discord, IRC, and WhatsApp.
- Email notifications and GitHub/GitLab webhooks.
- Jitsi integration for encrypted video conferencing.
- Custom bot development using the matrix-nio SDK.
Federation and Governance
- Federation whitelist and blacklist policies.
- Room version upgrades and state resolution processes.
- Media repository limits and retention policies.
- Antispam and abuse reporting tools.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Database optimization and purge APIs for old data.
- Media storage cleanup and offloading to S3.
- Worker mode for high-traffic deployments.
- Backup and disaster recovery for homeserver state.
Requirements
- Intermediate proficiency in Linux and Docker administration.
- Understanding of instant messaging protocols and federation concepts.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL and the deployment of Python applications.
Audience
- IT teams seeking to replace Slack, Teams, or Discord with a sovereign alternative.
- Organizations requiring on-premise messaging solutions with end-to-end encryption.
- Government and defense entities needing federated, auditable chat systems.
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
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