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Course Outline
Decentralized Communication Sovereignty
- The risks associated with centralized chat for data governance.
- Overview of the Matrix protocol, covering rooms, events, and federation.
- Comparison of Synapse and Dendrite as homeserver options.
Homeserver Deployment
- Setting up a Docker Compose stack comprising Synapse, PostgreSQL, and Element Web.
- Configuring reverse proxies using Nginx and LetsEncrypt.
- Establishing federation configuration through .well-known delegation and port 8448.
Authentication and Identity
- Implementation of local authentication, LDAP integration, and OpenID Connect.
- Management of user registration policies and control over guest access.
- Configuration of Single Sign-On (SSO) using Keycloak, Authentik, or Authelia.
End-to-End Encryption
- Workflows for cross-signing and device verification.
- Procedures for key backup and recovery in the event of lost devices.
- Understanding the administrative implications of encrypted rooms and export rules.
Spaces, Rooms, and Bridges
- Structuring enterprise spaces to accommodate 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.
- Configuring privacy settings, including message retention, redaction, and media purging.
- Implementing rate limiting and CAPTCHA to mitigate spam registrations.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Postgres maintenance tasks, including vacuum operations, indexing, and long-term retention strategies.
- Managing media repository sizing and implementing S3 offloading.
- Utilizing Prometheus for monitoring and defining logging retention policies.
Requirements
- Intermediate proficiency in Linux system administration and foundational knowledge of Docker.
- Understanding of federated messaging concepts and HTTPS protocols.
- Familiarity with configuring web proxies, such as Nginx or Apache.
Audience
- Enterprise IT teams looking to replace Slack, Teams, or Discord with sovereign messaging solutions.
- Professionals in regulated industries, including healthcare, finance, and defense.
- Proponents of decentralization and privacy-focused organizations.
14 Hours
Testimonials (3)
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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