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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
The Self-Hosted Video Conferencing Ecosystem
- Privacy and sovereignty challenges associated with commercial platforms
- Overview of Jitsi Meet and its primary use cases
- Overview of BigBlueButton with a focus on educational applications
- Comparative analysis with Zoom, Teams, and other commercial alternatives
- Hardware specifications and bandwidth requirements
Deploying Jitsi Meet
- Server prerequisites and architectural considerations
- Quick installation versus manual setup processes
- Docker-based deployment methods
- Configuring Prosody (XMPP) services
- Optimising the Video Bridge (JVB)
Configuring and Customising Jitsi
- Customising the web interface and applying branding
- Implementing authentication methods and access controls
- Managing meeting moderation features
- Setting up recording and live streaming capabilities
- Defining permissions for moderators and participants
Deploying BigBlueButton
- System requirements and capacity planning guidelines
- Installation procedures on Ubuntu LTS
- Configuring firewall and network settings
- Setting up the Greenlight front-end
- Integrating with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
BigBlueButton Features and Administration
- Utilising breakout rooms and polling tools
- Sharing whiteboards and presentations
- Managing recordings and playback
- Administering user roles and room settings
- API integration and automation strategies
Security Hardening
- Configuring SSL/TLS certificates
- Implementing JWT authentication and token verification
- Configuring waiting rooms and lobby features
- Exploring end-to-end encryption options
- Establishing network security and firewall rules
Authentication and Identity Management
- Integrating LDAP and Active Directory
- Configuring SAML/OAuth for Single Sign-On
- Managing guest access versus authenticated users
- Implementing token-based authentication for application integration
Scaling and High Availability
- Horizontal scaling using multiple video bridges
- Using Octo for regional cascading and geographic distribution
- Load balancing strategies
- Bandwidth estimation and optimisation techniques
- Monitoring systems and performance metrics
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Identifying common issues and diagnostic methods
- Log analysis and debugging practices
- Update and upgrade procedures
- Backup and disaster recovery planning
Summary and Production Deployment Checklist
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Linux server administration
- Knowledge of networking principles, including NAT, firewalls, and SSL
- General familiarity with video conferencing applications and 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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- Customised Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from £3200 + VAT*
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