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Course Outline
Federated Messaging Sovereignty
- Analysis of how Slack and Teams create data silos and expose users to foreign jurisdictions.
- Matrix protocol architecture: understanding 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 procedures and systemd service configuration.
- Configuring a reverse proxy with Nginx and TLS encryption.
- Generating initial configurations and performing database migrations.
Client Configuration
- Deploying Element Web and applying custom branding.
- Configuring desktop and mobile applications to point to a custom homeserver URL.
- Managing user registration, login processes, and password resets.
- Defining policies for guest access and room discovery.
Encryption and Security
- Implementing end-to-end encryption using Olm and Megolm protocols.
- Executing device verification and cross-signing procedures.
- Setting up key backup and recovery mechanisms with passphrases.
- Understanding limitations and mitigation strategies regarding admin access to encrypted content.
Bridges and Integrations
- Connecting via 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
- Implementing federation whitelist and blacklist policies.
- Managing 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- Optimizing database performance and utilizing purge APIs for outdated data.
- Cleaning media storage and offloading to S3.
- Utilizing worker mode for high-traffic deployment scenarios.
- Ensuring backup and disaster recovery for homeserver state.
Requirements
- Intermediate proficiency in Linux and Docker administration.
- Understanding of instant messaging protocols and federation concepts.
- Familiarity with deploying Python applications on PostgreSQL.
Audience
- IT teams seeking to replace Slack, Teams, or Discord with a sovereign alternative.
- Organizations requiring on-premise messaging solutions equipped with end-to-end encryption.
- Government and defense entities needing federated, auditable chat capabilities.
14 Hours
