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Course Outline
Video Conferencing Sovereignty
- Why Zoom and Teams pose data residency and eavesdropping risks for government.
- The architecture of Jitsi Meet: Prosody, Jicofo, Videobridge, and web client.
- A comparison with BigBlueButton, Element Call, and Pexip for government use.
Installation and Deployment
- Options for quick installation using Docker Compose versus manual setup with Debian packages for government systems.
- Setting up SSL certificates with LetsEncrypt to ensure secure connections for government operations.
- Configuring domains and meeting DNS requirements for government use.
- Establishing firewall rules for RTP, RTCP, and colibri websockets to support seamless communication for government networks.
Core Components Deep Dive
- Overview of the Prosody XMPP server: managing rooms, users, and authentication modules for secure government communications.
- The role of Jicofo in conference focus management and load balancing to ensure efficient operations for government meetings.
- Functionality of the Jitsi Videobridge: SFU routing, bandwidth estimation, and simulcast capabilities to enhance performance for government users.
- Utilizing Jibri for recording and live streaming to platforms like YouTube or RTMP, supporting transparency and record-keeping for government.
NAT Traversal and TURN
- Understanding STUN/TURN theory and why corporate firewalls can disrupt WebRTC, particularly in government environments.
- Deploying coturn to facilitate relayed media for government networks.
- Managing port allocation, authentication, and rate limiting to ensure secure and efficient operation for government systems.
- Testing connectivity using WebRTC internals to diagnose and resolve issues in government settings.
Security and Privacy
- Implementing room passwords, lobby mode, and moderation controls to enhance security for government video conferences.
- Utilizing end-to-end encryption with insertable streams to protect sensitive information in government communications.
- Establishing recording consent and data retention policies to comply with government regulations.
- Ensuring secure domain and JWT token authentication for government users.
Scaling and Performance
- Using Octo for geo-distributed videobridges to improve performance across different government locations.
- Load balancing multiple JMS instances to support high-demand government operations.
- Optimizing bandwidth and implementing last-N video selection to enhance efficiency in government meetings.
- Monitoring metrics using Prometheus exporter to maintain optimal performance for government systems.
Integration and Customization
- Integrating with LDAP and OAuth2 SSO to streamline authentication processes for government users.
- Enabling calendar integration with Outlook and Google Calendar to facilitate scheduling for government meetings.
- Customizing branding, watermarks, and the welcome page to align with government standards.
- Utilizing the API to embed Jitsi into applications for seamless integration within government workflows.
Requirements
- Intermediate skills in Linux and Docker administration.
- Knowledge of WebRTC, STUN/TURN protocols, and video codecs.
- Familiarity with Jitsi components, including Prosody, Jicofo, and Videobridge.
Audience
- IT teams transitioning from platforms like Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet to a sovereign alternative for government use.
- Organizations with compliance requirements that prohibit the storage of cloud video data.
- Educational institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in need of free, scalable video conferencing solutions.
14 Hours
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She was very well verse with the material. Very nice, engaging. She always pauses to ask if there are questions or clarifications.
Jones Manlapaz - Nordstern Group
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