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Course Outline
Decentralized Communication Sovereignty
- The risks associated with centralized chat regarding data governance.
- Overview of the Matrix protocol: rooms, events, and federation.
- Comparison of Synapse and Dendrite homeserver options.
Homeserver Deployment
- Setting up a Docker Compose stack with Synapse, PostgreSQL, and Element Web.
- Configuring a reverse proxy using Nginx and LetsEncrypt.
- Federation setup: managing .well-known delegation and port 8448.
Authentication and Identity
- Local authentication, LDAP integration, and OpenID Connect.
- Policies for user registration and guest access control.
- Implementing SSO with Keycloak, Authentik, or Authelia.
End-to-End Encryption
- Workflows for cross-signing and device verification.
- Key backup and recovery strategies for lost devices.
- Administrative implications of encrypted rooms and data export rules.
Spaces, Rooms, and Bridges
- Structuring enterprise spaces for departments and projects.
- Utilizing IRC, Slack, and Telegram bridges for inter-team communication.
- Leveraging threading, reactions, and bots for automation.
Security and Moderation
- Using the Admin API for user management, room shutdowns, and data deletion.
- Adjusting privacy settings: message retention, redaction, and media purging.
- Implementing rate limiting and CAPTCHA to prevent spam registrations.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Postgres maintenance tasks: vacuuming, indexing, and long-term retention.
- Managing media repository sizing and offloading to S3.
- Monitoring with Prometheus and establishing logging retention policies.
Requirements
- Intermediate proficiency in Linux system administration and foundational knowledge of Docker.
- Understanding of federated messaging systems and HTTPS.
- Familiarity with web proxy configurations, specifically Nginx or Apache.
Target Audience
- Enterprise IT teams seeking to replace Slack, Teams, or Discord with sovereign messaging solutions.
- Professionals in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and defense.
- Advocates for decentralization and organizations prioritizing privacy.
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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Trainer willingness to help
