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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
The Landscape of Self-Hosted Video Conferencing
- Addressing privacy and sovereignty concerns associated with commercial platforms
- Overview of Jitsi Meet and its primary use cases
- Introduction to BigBlueButton and its focus on education
- Comparative analysis with Zoom, Teams, and other commercial alternatives
- Assessing hardware and bandwidth requirements
Deploying Jitsi Meet
- Server prerequisites and architectural design
- Evaluating quick install methods versus manual installations
- Exploring Docker as a deployment option
- Configuring Prosody (XMPP)
- Optimizing the video bridge (JVB)
Configuring and Customizing Jitsi
- Customizing the web interface and applying branding
- Defining authentication methods and access control policies
- Leveraging meeting moderation tools
- Setting up recording and live streaming features
- Managing permissions for moderators and participants
Deploying BigBlueButton
- Reviewing system requirements and sizing guidelines
- Installation procedures on Ubuntu LTS
- Configuring firewalls and network settings
- Setting up the Greenlight front-end
- Integrating with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
BigBlueButton Features and Administration
- Utilizing breakout rooms and polling features
- Using whiteboards and sharing presentations
- Managing recordings and playback options
- Defining user roles and managing rooms
- API integration and automation workflows
Security Hardening
- Configuring SSL/TLS certificates
- Implementing JWT authentication and token validation
- Managing waiting rooms and lobby features
- Evaluating end-to-end encryption options
- Enforcing 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 applications
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 tracking metrics
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Identifying common issues and applying diagnostic approaches
- Performing log analysis and debugging
- Following update and upgrade procedures
- Implementing backup and disaster recovery plans
Summary and Production Deployment Checklist
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Linux server administration
- Working knowledge of networking concepts, including NAT, firewalls, and SSL
- Familiarity with various video conferencing use cases
Target Audience
- IT Infrastructure and Systems Administrators
- Managers of Video Conferencing Platforms
- Administrators in Educational Technology
- Data Privacy and Compliance Officers
