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Data Sovereignty in Video Conferencing

  • Understanding the data residency and eavesdropping risks associated with Zoom and Teams.
  • Overview of Jitsi Meet architecture: Prosody, Jicofo, Videobridge, and web client.
  • Comparison with alternatives such as BigBlueButton, Element Call, and Pexip.

Installation and Deployment

  • Quick installation via Docker Compose versus manual setup using Debian packages.
  • Setting up SSL certificates with LetsEncrypt.
  • Configuring domains and DNS requirements.
  • Defining firewall rules for RTP, RTCP, and colibri websockets.

Deep Dive into Core Components

  • Prosody XMPP server: managing rooms, users, and authentication modules.
  • Jicofo: handling conference focus and load balancing.
  • Jitsi Videobridge: SFU routing, bandwidth estimation, and simulcast.
  • Jibri: recording capabilities and live streaming to YouTube/RTMP.

NAT Traversal and TURN Configuration

  • Theory behind STUN/TURN and why corporate firewalls often disrupt WebRTC.
  • Deploying coturn for relayed media traffic.
  • Managing port allocation, authentication, and rate limiting.
  • Testing connectivity using WebRTC internals.

Security and Privacy Enhancements

  • Implementing room passwords, lobby mode, and moderation controls.
  • Enabling end-to-end encryption via insertable streams.
  • Establishing recording consent and data retention policies.
  • Securing domains and implementing JWT token authentication.

Scaling and Performance Optimization

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

Integration and Customization

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

Requirements

  • Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Docker administration.
  • Understanding of WebRTC, STUN/TURN protocols, and video codecs.
  • Familiarity with Jitsi components: Prosody, Jicofo, and Videobridge.

Audience

  • IT teams seeking a sovereign alternative to Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet.
  • Organizations with compliance requirements that prohibit the storage of video data on cloud platforms.
  • Educational institutions and NGOs requiring free, scalable video conferencing solutions.
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