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Course Outline
Federated Messaging Sovereignty
- Understanding why Slack and Teams create data silos and expose users to foreign jurisdictions.
- Exploration of Matrix protocol architecture: homeservers, rooms, events, and federation.
- 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 setup with Nginx and TLS.
- Initial configuration generation and database migration procedures.
Client Configuration
- Deployment of Element Web with custom branding options.
- Configuring Desktop and mobile apps to use a custom homeserver URL.
- User registration, login processes, and password reset mechanisms.
- Policies for guest access and room discovery.
Encryption and Security
- Implementation of end-to-end encryption using Olm and Megolm protocols.
- Device verification and cross-signing procedures.
- Key backup and recovery strategies using a passphrase.
- Limited admin access to encrypted content: understanding limitations and mitigations.
Bridges and Integrations
- Integration of Slack, Discord, IRC, and WhatsApp bridges.
- Setting up email notifications and GitHub/GitLab webhooks.
- Jitsi integration for secure video calls.
- Custom bot development utilizing the matrix-nio SDK.
Federation and Governance
- Policies for federation whitelists and blacklists.
- Managing room version upgrades and state resolution.
- Media repository limits and retention policies.
- Tools for antispam measures and abuse reporting.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Database optimization and utilizing purge APIs to manage old data.
- Media storage cleanup and offloading to S3.
- Utilizing worker mode for high-traffic deployments.
- Backup and disaster recovery procedures for homeserver state.
Requirements
- Intermediate-level knowledge of Linux and Docker administration.
- Understanding of instant messaging protocols and federation concepts.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL and the deployment of Python applications.
Audience
- IT teams seeking 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
