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Course Outline
Federated Messaging Sovereignty
- Analysis of how Slack and Teams create data silos and expose users to foreign jurisdiction.
- Overview of the Matrix protocol architecture: homeservers, rooms, events, and federation.
- Synapse as the reference server: key features and resource profiles.
- Comparative analysis with Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, and Zulip.
Synapse Deployment
- Setting up the Docker Compose stack comprising synapse, postgres, and element-web.
- Native package installation and systemd service configuration.
- Configuring reverse proxy with Nginx and TLS.
- Generating initial configuration and executing database migration.
Client Configuration
- Deploying Element Web and applying custom branding.
- Configuring desktop and mobile applications with custom homeserver URLs.
- Managing user registration, login procedures, and password resets.
- Establishing guest access and room discovery policies.
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.
- Understanding admin access limitations to encrypted content and associated mitigations.
Bridges and Integrations
- Connecting with 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.
- Defining media repository limits and retention periods.
- Utilizing antispam tools and reporting mechanisms for abuse.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Optimizing the database and using purge APIs for historical data management.
- Cleaning up media storage and offloading to S3.
- Implementing worker mode for high-traffic environments.
- Establishing backup and disaster recovery protocols for homeserver state.
Requirements
- Intermediate proficiency in Linux and Docker administration.
- Understanding of instant messaging protocols and federation concepts.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Python application deployment.
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 units needing federated, auditable chat capabilities.
14 Hours
