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Course Outline
Federated Messaging Sovereignty
- Understanding how Slack and Teams create data silos and expose users to foreign jurisdictions.
- The Matrix protocol architecture: homeservers, rooms, events, and federation.
- Synapse as the reference server: key features and resource requirements.
- Comparative analysis with Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, and Zulip.
Synapse Deployment
- Setting up a Docker Compose stack comprising Synapse, PostgreSQL, and Element Web.
- Native package installation and systemd service configuration.
- Configuring a reverse proxy with Nginx and TLS.
- Generating initial configurations and executing database migrations.
Client Configuration
- Deploying Element Web with custom branding options.
- Configuring desktop and mobile apps to use a custom homeserver URL.
- Managing user registration, login procedures, and password resets.
- Defining guest access rules and room discovery policies.
Encryption and Security
- Implementing end-to-end encryption using Olm and Megolm protocols.
- Device verification processes and cross-signing mechanisms.
- Setting up key backup and recovery with passphrases.
- Navigating admin access limitations and mitigations regarding encrypted content.
Bridges and Integrations
- Connecting Slack, Discord, IRC, and WhatsApp via bridges.
- Configuring email notifications and GitHub/GitLab webhooks.
- Integrating Jitsi for encrypted video conferencing.
- Developing custom bots using the matrix-nio SDK.
Federation and Governance
- Establishing federation whitelist and blacklist policies.
- Managing room version upgrades and state resolution.
- Configuring media repository limits and retention policies.
- Utilizing antispam measures and abuse reporting tools.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Optimizing databases and using purge APIs for historical data management.
- Cleaning media storage and offloading to Amazon S3.
- Implementing worker mode for high-traffic deployment scenarios.
- Establishing backup and disaster recovery protocols for homeserver state.
Requirements
- Intermediate proficiency in Linux and Docker administration.
- A solid understanding of instant messaging protocols and federation mechanisms.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL databases and the deployment of Python applications.
Audience
- IT teams looking to replace Slack, Teams, or Discord with a sovereign alternative.
- Organizations that require on-premise messaging solutions with end-to-end encryption.
- Government and defense entities needing federated, auditable chat capabilities.
14 Hours
