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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 mechanisms.
- Synapse as the reference server: features and resource requirements.
- Comparison with Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, and Zulip.
Synapse Deployment
- Docker Compose stack setup: 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
- Element Web deployment and custom branding implementation.
- Configuring desktop and mobile apps with custom homeserver URLs.
- User registration, login, and password reset procedures.
- Guest access and room discovery policies.
Encryption and Security
- End-to-end encryption using Olm and Megolm protocols.
- Device verification and cross-signing techniques.
- Key backup and recovery using passphrases.
- Admin access to encrypted content: limitations and mitigation strategies.
Bridges and Integrations
- Slack, Discord, IRC, and WhatsApp bridges.
- Email notifications and GitHub/GitLab webhook integrations.
- Jitsi integration for encrypted video calls.
- 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 historical data.
- Media storage cleanup and S3 offloading strategies.
- Worker mode for high-traffic deployments.
- Backup and disaster recovery for homeserver state.
Requirements
- Intermediate-level Linux and Docker administration skills.
- Understanding of instant messaging protocols and federation concepts.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Python application deployment processes.
Audience
- IT teams looking to replace Slack, Teams, or Discord with a sovereign alternative.
- Organizations requiring on-premise messaging solutions with end-to-end encryption.
- Government and defense teams 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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