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Course Outline
Federated Messaging Sovereignty
- Understanding why Slack and Teams create data silos and expose users to foreign jurisdictions.
- Matrix protocol architecture: homeservers, rooms, events, and federation mechanisms.
- Synapse as the reference server: key features and resource requirements.
- Comparison with Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, and Zulip.
Synapse Deployment
- Docker Compose stack setup comprising synapse, postgres, and element-web.
- Native package installation and systemd service configuration.
- Reverse proxy configuration using Nginx and TLS.
- Initial configuration generation and database migration processes.
Client Configuration
- Element Web deployment and custom branding implementation.
- Configuring desktop and mobile apps with a custom homeserver URL.
- User registration, login procedures, and password reset workflows.
- Managing guest access and room discovery policies.
Encryption and Security
- Implementing end-to-end encryption using Olm and Megolm protocols.
- Device verification and cross-signing setup.
- Key backup and recovery procedures using a passphrase.
- Understanding admin access limitations to encrypted content and corresponding mitigations.
Bridges and Integrations
- Setting up bridges for Slack, Discord, IRC, and WhatsApp.
- Configuring email notifications and GitHub/GitLab webhooks.
- Integrating Jitsi for encrypted video calls.
- Developing custom bots using the matrix-nio SDK.
Federation and Governance
- Implementing federation whitelist and blacklist policies.
- Managing room version upgrades and state resolution.
- Setting limits and retention policies for media repositories.
- Utilising antispam and abuse reporting tools.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Optimising databases and using purge APIs to manage old data.
- Cleaning up media storage and offloading to S3.
- Utilizing worker mode for high-traffic deployments.
- Establishing backup and disaster recovery strategies for homeserver state.
Requirements
- Intermediate-level Linux and Docker administration skills.
- Understanding of instant messaging protocols and federation concepts.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL databases and Python application deployment.
Audience
- IT teams seeking to replace Slack, Teams, or Discord with a sovereign alternative.
- Organisations requiring on-premise messaging solutions with end-to-end encryption.
- Government and defence teams needing federated, auditable chat capabilities.
14 Hours
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 2600 € + VAT*
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