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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

The Self-Hosted Video Conferencing Landscape

  • Addressing privacy and sovereignty concerns associated with commercial platforms
  • Overview of Jitsi Meet and its applicable use cases
  • Introduction to BigBlueButton and its focus on educational settings
  • Comparative analysis with Zoom, Teams, and other commercial alternatives
  • Assessing hardware and bandwidth prerequisites

Deploying Jitsi Meet

  • Server architecture and requirement specifications
  • Evaluating quick install scripts versus manual installation
  • Exploring Docker as a deployment method
  • Configuring Prosody (XMPP) services
  • Optimizing the Video Bridge (JVB)

Jitsi Configuration and Customization

  • Customizing the web interface and applying branding
  • Setting up authentication methods and access controls
  • Utilizing meeting moderation tools
  • Configuring recording and live streaming options
  • Defining permissions for moderators and participants

Deploying BigBlueButton

  • System requirements and sizing recommendations
  • Installation procedures on Ubuntu LTS
  • Configuring firewall rules and network settings
  • Setting up the Greenlight front-end
  • Integrating with Learning Management Systems (LMS)

BigBlueButton Features and Administration

  • Managing breakout rooms and conducting polls
  • Using whiteboards and sharing presentations
  • Handling recording management and playback
  • Administering user roles and room settings
  • Leveraging APIs for integration and automation

Security Hardening

  • Configuring SSL/TLS certificates
  • Implementing JWT authentication and token validation
  • Setting up waiting rooms and lobby features
  • Exploring end-to-end encryption options
  • Establishing network security and firewall rules

Authentication and Identity Management

  • Integrating with LDAP and Active Directory
  • Configuring SAML/OAuth for Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Distinguishing between guest access and authenticated users
  • Implementing token-based authentication for application integrations

Scaling and High Availability

  • Achieving horizontal scaling through multiple video bridges
  • Using Octo for regional cascading and geographic distribution
  • Developing load balancing strategies
  • Estimating and optimizing bandwidth usage
  • Monitoring performance and key metrics

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

  • Identifying common issues and diagnostic methods
  • Analyzing logs for debugging purposes
  • Following update and upgrade procedures
  • Implementing backup and disaster recovery plans

Summary and Production Deployment Checklist

Requirements

  • Familiarity with basic Linux server administration
  • Comprehension of networking concepts, including NAT, firewalls, and SSL
  • General knowledge of video conferencing use cases

Target Audience

  • IT Infrastructure and Systems Administrators
  • Video Conferencing Platform Managers
  • Educational Technology Administrators
  • Data Privacy and Compliance Officers

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