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Course Outline
Video Conferencing Sovereignty
- Exploring how Zoom and Teams introduce data residency and eavesdropping risks.
- Jitsi Meet architecture: Prosody, Jicofo, Videobridge, and the web client.
- Comparative analysis with BigBlueButton, Element Call, and Pexip.
Installation and Deployment
- Docker Compose rapid installation versus manual Debian package setup.
- Configuring SSL certificates using LetsEncrypt.
- Domain configuration and DNS requirements.
- Setting firewall rules for RTP, RTCP, and colibri websockets.
In-Depth Core Components
- Prosody XMPP server: managing rooms, users, and authentication modules.
- Jicofo: handling conference focus and load balancing.
- Jitsi Videobridge: SFU routing, bandwidth estimation, and simulcast.
- Jibri: enabling recording and live streaming to YouTube/RTMP.
NAT Traversal and TURN
- STUN/TURN theory and why corporate firewalls can disrupt WebRTC.
- Deploying coturn for media relay services.
- Port allocation, authentication mechanisms, and rate limiting.
- Testing connectivity using WebRTC internals.
Security and Privacy
- Implementing room passwords, lobby mode, and moderation controls.
- Applying end-to-end encryption via insertable streams.
- Managing recording consent and data retention policies.
- Securing domains and implementing JWT token authentication.
Scaling and Performance
- Using Octo for geo-distributed videobridges.
- Load balancing across multiple JMS instances.
- Optimising bandwidth and selecting last-N video.
- Monitoring metrics with Prometheus exporter.
Integration and Customisation
- Integrating LDAP and OAuth2 SSO.
- Connecting calendars with Outlook and Google Calendar.
- Customising branding, watermarks, and welcome pages.
- Using the API to embed Jitsi into applications.
Requirements
- Intermediate proficiency in Linux and Docker administration.
- A solid understanding of WebRTC, STUN/TURN, and video codecs.
- Familiarity with key Jitsi components: Prosody, Jicofo, and Videobridge.
Target Audience
- IT teams seeking a sovereign alternative to replace Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet.
- Organisations with compliance mandates that restrict cloud-based storage of video data.
- Educational institutions and NGOs requiring free, scalable video conferencing solutions.
14 Hours
