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Video Conferencing Sovereignty

  • Analyzing data residency and eavesdropping risks associated with Zoom and Teams.
  • Understanding Jitsi Meet architecture: Prosody, Jicofo, Videobridge, and the web client.
  • Comparing Jitsi with BigBlueButton, Element Call, and Pexip.

Installation and Deployment

  • Docker Compose quick setup versus manual Debian package installation.
  • Configuring SSL certificates using LetsEncrypt.
  • Domain configuration and DNS requirement management.
  • Defining firewall rules for RTP, RTCP, and colibri websockets.

Deep Dive into Core Components

  • Managing the Prosody XMPP server: rooms, users, and authentication modules.
  • Jicofo: Conference focus management and load balancing.
  • Jitsi Videobridge: SFU routing, bandwidth estimation, and simulcast.
  • Jibri: Handling recording and live streaming to YouTube/RTMP.

NAT Traversal and TURN

  • STUN/TURN theory and the impact of corporate firewalls on WebRTC.
  • Deploying coturn for relayed media streams.
  • Managing port allocation, authentication, and rate limiting.
  • Testing connectivity using WebRTC internals.

Security and Privacy

  • Implementing room passwords, lobby mode, and moderation controls.
  • Applying end-to-end encryption with insertable streams.
  • Managing recording consent and data retention policies.
  • Securing domains and using JWT token authentication.

Scaling and Performance

  • Using Octo for geo-distributed videobridges.
  • Load balancing across multiple JMS instances.
  • Optimizing bandwidth and implementing last-N video selection.
  • Monitoring metrics via the Prometheus exporter.

Integration and Customization

  • Integrating LDAP and OAuth2 SSO.
  • Connecting with Outlook and Google Calendar.
  • Customizing branding, watermarks, and welcome pages.
  • Using the API to embed Jitsi into custom applications.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in intermediate Linux and Docker administration.
  • Knowledge of WebRTC, STUN/TURN protocols, 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.
  • Organizations with strict compliance mandates that restrict cloud-based video data storage.
  • Educational institutions and NGOs requiring free and scalable video conferencing solutions.
 14 Hours

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