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Course Outline
Federated Messaging Sovereignty
- Understanding how Slack and Teams create data silos and expose users to foreign jurisdictions.
- Overview of Matrix protocol architecture: homeservers, rooms, events, and federation.
- Synapse as the reference server: key features and resource requirements.
- Comparison with alternative platforms such as Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, and Zulip.
Synapse Deployment
- Setting up a Docker Compose stack including Synapse, PostgreSQL, and Element-Web.
- Installing native packages and configuring systemd services.
- Configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy with TLS support.
- Generating initial configuration files and managing database migrations.
Client Configuration
- Deploying Element Web with custom branding options.
- Configuring desktop and mobile applications to point to a custom homeserver URL.
- Managing user registration, login procedures, and password resets.
- Defining policies for guest access and room discovery.
Encryption and Security
- Implementing end-to-end encryption using Olm and Megolm protocols.
- Performing device verification and cross-signing.
- Setting up key backup and recovery mechanisms with a passphrase.
- Addressing limitations and mitigations regarding admin access to encrypted content.
Bridges and Integrations
- Utilizing bridges for Slack, Discord, IRC, and WhatsApp.
- Configuring email notifications and GitHub/GitLab webhooks.
- Integrating Jitsi for encrypted video conferencing.
- Developing custom bots using the matrix-nio SDK.
Federation and Governance
- Managing federation whitelist and blacklist policies.
- Handling room version upgrades and state resolution.
- Defining media repository limits and retention policies.
- Utilizing tools for antispam measures and abuse reporting.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Optimizing database performance and using purge APIs to manage old data.
- Cleaning up media storage and offloading to S3.
- Employing worker mode for high-traffic deployment scenarios.
- Establishing backup and disaster recovery protocols for homeserver state.
Requirements
- Intermediate proficiency in Linux and Docker administration.
- Understanding of instant messaging protocols and federation mechanisms.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL and the deployment of Python-based 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 sectors in need of federated, auditable chat services.
14 Hours
